Govt seeks to ease environment for private sector
Friday, November 27, 2015
Over the last two years the Ministry of Trade and Industry has been actively involved in the development of the reform roadmap and action plan, which was done in collaboration with the World Bank to improve the business environment in the country as well as its competitiveness.
To this end the reform process is intended to reduce government bureaucracy, eliminate unfriendly business laws and regulations, improve service delivery, reduce tedious paper work as well as leverage on ICT applications.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...