World Bank urges Botswana to invest more in infrastructure

The international financial institution, World Bank says Botswana needs to invest more on infrastructure and human capital to improve its competitiveness.

In the latest world development indicators and macro poverty outlook, the bank said the country should establish a trade and business environment, as well as immigration policies that encourage competition.

The bank stated that continued delays in upgrading electricity and water infrastructure will dampen non-mining activity, especially in the manufacturing sector.

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