Tag: industry

When the World Speaks …. Governance BW

by sheilasingapore

The content discusses Botswana’s evolving governance structures amidst economic diversification needs, given a projected population growth to 5-8 million and a GDP target of $60-100 billion. It categorizes the current government into Ministries, Parastatals, and Public-Private Partnerships, emphasizing the distribution of roles for economic growth. The analysis highlights successful manufacturing sectors in other countries, suggesting Botswana could focus on resource-linked manufacturing, such as meat processing and eco-construction materials. A strategic reform for workforce distribution is proposed, with an emphasis on building efficiency and productivity through streamlined governance and targeted training.

When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part II

by sheilasingapore

A 2017 report from the World Economic Forum ranked Botswana as having the world’s poorest work ethic, impacting its economic competitiveness and foreign investment. The low productivity is attributed to cultural factors, with a historical background of pastoralism resulting in a lack of urgency and innovation. Addressing these issues requires systemic reform focused on productivity and merit-based incentives.

When Nature Speaks … Wildlife. Be calm. Love an elephant. What everybody should know about these gentle giants.

by sheilasingapore

That is … until you see them return to the lands and vegetation we have encroached into, when we settled in their habitat. When elephants leave their habitats for their watering holes, for however long, it does not mean they have resettled. And so, it becomes hard for us to imagine the way a child intuitively understands … Continue reading Be calm. Love an elephant. What everybody should know about these gentle giants.

When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part I

by sheilasingapore

    BATSWANA HAVE THE WORST WORK ETHIC IN THE WORLD – REPORT Sunday Standard Reporter 30 Oct 2017 In its 2015 survey of African workers, South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank found Batswana to be the laziest on the continent.  The problem is actually more acute than that. In the 2017-2018 Global Competitiveness Report, Botswana … Continue reading When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part I

Regional Article 9: Systemic Development of Industries in a Nation. What would that look like?

by sheilasingapore

Is there such a thing as systemic development of industries?  We can tell what systematic is.  Yes? But what about systemic development of industries? Let us take a context. Let us say we wish to see the industry of dairy production grow within the country. What needs to happen that would enable the sustained development … Continue reading Regional Article 9: Systemic Development of Industries in a Nation. What would that look like?