https://phys.org/news/2018-07-batswana-elephant.html

Markus, who got support of a majority of MPs from all parties, argued that there were several factors necessitating the lifting of the ban. These included the increase in Botswana's elephant population, the growing conflict between people and elephants (such as crops being destroyed and people's lives being endangered) and the loss to local communities of income from hunting. He also argued that the ban contradicted the aims of one of the country's key conservation efforts designed to contribute to rural development.

It's significant that the environment and tourism ministry isn't running the process. Given that it's the local government and rural development ministry in charge the focus is likely to be on rural livelihoods rather than environmental protection.