Private sector, university partnerships can spur growth

The gala dinner, which was part of the Botswana Confederations of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) Northern Trade Fair commemorations, was themed: ‘Encompassing Value Creation Through Innovative Partnerships’.

“A partnership of local business and local universities can help drive economic growth as well as improve the efficiency of companies,” argued Boy. He explained that detailed information provided by universities on markets they operate in and the general business environment could benefit companies.