Botswana
- In 2012, Botswana’s economy was adversely affected by the global slowdown, which led to a decline in the country’s major export commodity, diamonds; real GDP registered lower growth at 5.8%; and short-term prospects indicated a further slowdown with growth expected to decelerate to 5.6% in 2013 and to 5.5% in 2014.
Cooperation between the African Development Bank) and Botswana dates back to 1972. As of October 2012, the Bank had financed 50 operations (41 loan projects, seven institutional support operations, and two studies) valued at approximately US $2.1 billion. Bank-funded projects are primarily in the areas of infrastructure (power, transport, water and sanitation, communication), agriculture, finance and multi-sector.
- 09/11/2012 - Could Oil Shine like Diamonds: How Botswana Avoided the Resource Curse and its Implications for a New Libya
- 24/10/2012 - South Africa - A Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on the AfDB’s Human Capital Development Strategy 2013-2017
- 24/07/2012 - Interview by Moono Muputola, Manager, Regional Integration and Trade, AfDB: “Well-Regulated Commodity Exchanges are of Critical Importance for Africa’s Development”
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-BW-FF0-001 |
Feasibility Study For a 200 MGW Concentrating Solar Power Plant Categories: Energy & Power |
OngoingOnGo |
| P-BW-FA0-001 |
Morupule "B" Power Project Categories: Energy & Power |
OngoingOnGo |
Contacts
Southern Africa Resource Center (SARC)
African Development Bank Group
339 Witch-Hazel Avenue
Highveld Ext. 78
Centurion
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 003 6900
Contact :
Mr Ebrima Faal, Regional Director
Location
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Gaborone |
| Area: | 582,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2012: | 2.1 Million |
| Urban Population 2012: | 62.54% |
| Female Population 2012: | 49.46% |
| GDP: | US$ 14.8 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2012: | US$ 7,480 |
| Inflation Rate: | 7.20% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 23.00% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 119 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.634 |
| Membership Date: | 31/03/1972 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2012): | UA 1.5 Billion |
