Botswana, EU launch green value chain development programme

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Government has launched a P125 million Green Value Chain Development Programme under the Botswana-European Union Financing Agreement, marking a significant step towards strengthening sustainable economic development and enhancing local value addition in key sectors.

The programme will run for four years from February 2026 to February 2030.

Launched by the International Trade Centre (ITC), the programme will focus primarily on ecotourism and horticulture value chains. These sectors were selected due to their strong comparative advantage, growing market opportunities, and their potential to create jobs whilst increasing local participation in economic activities. The initiative adopts an integrated and systems-based approach aimed at building long-term sustainability across both sectors.

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Botswana, EU launch green value chain development programme

Government has launched a P125 million Green Value Chain Development Programme under the Botswana-European Union Financing Agreement, marking a significant step towards strengthening sustainable economic development and enhancing local value addition in key sectors.

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