UNDP Botswana

Today, in partnership with Government and regional partners, we successfully convened the , Botswana Country Scan Validation session.

The session brought together stakeholders from government, financial institutions, private sector organisations, civil society, youth organisations, women entrepreneur associations, informal economy associations, regulators and development partners to validate findings from the country assessment conducted under the Enhancing Capacities of Young Women and Youth-Led Enterprises for Regional Trade Project.

The findings highlighted key opportunities and barriers affecting women and youth-led enterprises in regional trade under the , including access to finance, digital inclusion, trade readiness and market access.

Stakeholders also confirmed the project’s relevance to Botswana’s economic development priorities and pledged continued collaboration and partnership during the implementation of the project.

The Botswana Youth Digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Skills Needs Assessment Survey is being conducted under the Bokamoso Skills initiative in collaboration with the Government of Botswana, UniPod at the University of Botswana (UB), the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) Satellite UniPod, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Botswana Country Office.

This assessment is aligned with Botswana's national development priorities, including Vision 2036, the National Development Plan, and the Government's digital transformation agenda.

Your insights are essential to ensure that this programme strengthens the nation's human capital, enhances public sector digital capabilities, and positions young Batswana for success in the evolving digital economy.

Why Your Input Matters:
• Ensures alignment with Government's strategic priorities and policy frameworks;
• Contributes to national skills planning and workforce development strategies;
• Supports the Government's commitment to digital transformation and innovation;
• Strengthens partnerships between Government, development partners, and the private sector.

We invite you to:

1 Complete the survey at: https://forms.office.com/e/XC5qkLExzM

2 Share the survey with your networks;
3 Provide feedback on priority digital and AI skills needed by young people.

Survey Deadline: 18 June 2026

Your participation demonstrates shaping skills development for Botswana's youth. UNDP is committed to working closely with Government and UniPod Botswana UniPod Botswana to ensure this programme delivers tangible benefits for young people and supports national development objectives.

Thank you for your support and commitment to Botswana's digital future.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Ms. Abigail Khumoyame, paid a courtesy call on the UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Lovita Ramguttee.

The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the Government of Botswana and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and to explore strategic areas of collaboration in support of Botswana's national development priorities.

Discussions focused on the Ministry's vision to increase the tourism sector's contribution to the national economy, creating employment opportunities for youth, women, indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities and advancing sustainable environmental management and conservation.

The two leaders also exchanged views on climate change, green technologies, biodiversity conservation and the implementation of Botswana's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. They underscored the importance of stakeholder engagement, strategic communication and media partnerships in showcasing Botswana's development achievements and sustainability ambitions to the global community.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration working together to promote sustainable development, climate resilience biodiversity conservation, and inclusive economic growth for the benefit of all Batswana.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞

The United Nations Development Programme in Botswana extends its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Botswana, and to the family of His Excellency Festus Gontebanye Mogae.

Rre Mogae will be remembered for his visionary leadership, commitment to good governance, and his bold response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic, which inspired global action and saved countless lives.

UNDP honors his legacy and stands in solidarity with all those mourning his passing.

Robala ka kagiso.

This week, the Permanent Secretary of COS-PETROGAZ, leading a team of key Government of Senegal officials, engaged with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism as part of the ongoing 5-day Benchmarking and Experience Sharing Visit to Botswana.

As the first ministry engagement of the visit, the meeting explored Botswana’s experience in balancing natural resource development with environmental protection, pollution management, biodiversity conservation, and meaningful community involvement.

The exchange provided an important platform for shared learning on how extractive industries can be governed responsibly, ensuring that resource development contributes to economic transformation while safeguarding environmental and community interests.

As Senegal advances the development of its hydrocarbon sector, the engagement reaffirmed the value of sustainable natural resource governance, institutional cooperation, and shared learning in shaping extractive sectors that deliver long-term value for people, communities, and the environment.