Botswana makes gains in economic governance

The findings are contained in the 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) Report released in October. The report highlight Botswana's progress against a broader continental backdrop of mixed governance performance, where improvements in economic opportunity and human development have helped offset deteriorating conditions in security, the rule of law, rights, and political participation.

According to IIAG, Africa recorded slight progress in Overall Governance over the decade, largely driven by improvements in economic opportunity and human development. However, this progress masks significant differences in performance across the four dimensions of governance. Notably, Foundations for Economic Opportunity recorded the greatest improvement between 2016 and 2025, gaining 3.7 points.