Wilderness, LEA herald new era for citizen participation in tourism

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 60 Views |

Okavango Wilderness Safaris and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) have formalised a strategic partnership to expand citizen participation in Botswana's tourism economy through the launch of the Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP).

Last week, the two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding which builds on the eco tourism group’s' ongoing efforts to integrate more citizen-owned businesses into its supply chain while strengthening enterprise development through LEA's business support programmes.

Caretaker Managing Director of Wilderness Safaris, Joe Matome, described the agreement as more than a business decision.

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Wilderness, LEA herald new era for citizen participation in tourism

Okavango Wilderness Safaris and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) have formalised a strategic partnership to expand citizen participation in Botswana's tourism economy through the launch of the Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP).

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