Insurers to play a critical role in the success of the ESP

The private sector, and in particular the insurance industry, has an important role to play in helping government achieve its objectives. Economic growth can only be achieved when aspiring entrepreneurs and burgeoning businesses protect themselves against the risks associated with their respective industries.

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), detailed by President Khama, aims to reinvigorate the local economy, accelerate employment creation and promote economic diversification. Key sectors include: Infrastructure, Agriculture, Tourism, Manufacturing and Services. Insurers play a critical role in protecting growth in these sectors. Here are just a few ways in which reputable insurers, who benefit from access to global best-practice coupled with on-the-ground experience, can assist: