Innovation: The missing link to a knowledge-based economy

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has been identified as one of the industries that can give impetus to the country’s transition to a knowledge-based economy through innovation. Government through its initiatives has been investing in enabling infrastructure such as broadband connectivity to continue to reduce barriers to entry for ICT companies thereby promoting their ability to grow the sector. As Gaborone hosts the Africa Innovation Prize (IPA) awards this week, Botswana Innovation Hub’s (BIH) marketing and communications manager, Tigele Mokobi takes BusinessWeek Staff Writer, PAULINE DIKUELO, through their journey of fostering innovation since inception eight years ago