EU plans new programme to boost private sector

The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the government, is working on a programme aimed at diversifying the economy following the end of the Private Sector Development Programme (PDSP) in June this year.

According to the EU’s projects officer, Tebogo Matlhare they are currently exploring different sectors of the economy with an endeavour to come up with a new programme next year.

“We are working on building a new support programme for Botswana aimed at diversifying the economy as well as contributing towards inclusive growth. We are hoping the programme would be ready by next year, whereby implementation partnership might be entered into,” he said.

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