Gov't, De Beers Group announce first cohort of graduates for International Graduate Development Programme

The IGDP offers high-achieving Batswana graduates a two-year international placement across De Beers Group’s global operations. Participants will gain world-class skills, global exposure and leadership development, positioning them to contribute meaningfully to Botswana’s future workforce and international presence.

Following a rigorous selection process to identify the successful candidates from a large group of high caliber applicants, the graduates selected as part of the first cohort reflect the breadth of Botswana’s emerging talent, spanning disciplines such as Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Project Management, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Law, Engineering, Human Resources, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The selection was guided by a structured and merit-based evaluation process designed to identify individuals with the highest potential for long-term success and impact.