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Crowdfunding Campaign (Restore HER Sight)

In Botswana's Okavango region, women have transformed fan palm leaves into beautiful baskets for generations. But today, their craft is putting their vision at risk. Long hours of weaving and materials used are causing severe eye strain, threatening their ability to provide for their families.
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The UNDP-Government of Japan project to strengthen the resilience of households and small-scale farmers affected by drought in the Okavango District

UNDP in Botswana and the Embassy of Japan in Botswana recently launched a project to contribute to addressing the short-term needs while building resilience of the most vulnerable households and small-scale farmers in the highly affected areas of the Ngamiland region
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BIOGAS PROGRAMME LAUNCHED, BATSWANA IMPLORED TO ADOPT AND EXPLORE

The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Honorable Lefoko Maxwell Moagi implored Batswana to adopt the biogas technology. Hon. Moagi said this during his keynote address at the launch of the National Biogas Programme in Mahalapye district. He highlighted that the benefits of using biogas are extensive
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Local Economies Get a Boost; 10 projects get GEF/SGP funds

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UNDP support WUC with equipment to measure levels of fat, oil and grease that are going into sewer system

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Biogas Project demonstrates an alternative way of increasing renewables in the energy mix, managing waste in an effective and efficient manner

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Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Financing dialogues rolled out: To capture the roles and aspirations of all in the entire economic landscape of Botswana

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What we do

UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.
UNDP is working for a Botswana that is empowered and more resilient to create and sustain growth that will improve people’s lives.

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2023 – 2024 (link is external)

The 2023 – 2024 HDR highlights the challenges and opportunities arising from living on a shared planet, which is also changing. Reimagining cooperation and closing human agency gaps can help us overcome dissatisfaction and distress and mobilize collective action to address shared challenges. The objective of this launch of the 2023/24 HDR is to extend the conversation on the topics of the report, placing them in a regional and local context. (link is external)

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Local Economies Get a Boost; 10 projects get GEF/SGP funds

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Construction Industry

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Country programme document for Botswana (2022–2026)

This CPD outlines UNDP contributions to national results and is the primary unit of accountability to the Executive Board for alignment of results and resources…

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Press Releases
UNDP Business Supplier Development Programme has entered into partnership with selected Banks in Botswana to prioritize access to funding for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

UNDP has entered into partnership with selected Banks in Botswana, in an effort to prioritize access to funding for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through…

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Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2020 “COVID-19: The Great Lockdown and its Impact on Small Business”

This year on this special United Nations (UN) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Day, we recognize and celebrate the important role that MSMEs play in…

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About Botswana

2.3 million

Population

68

life expectancy

at birth

39.4%

of individuals using the internet

11.11%

of Women in Parliament

$8,257

GDP

per capita