Abstract:
The 2026/27 Budget cycle presents an opportunity to strengthen employment-oriented economic transformation in Botswana. Despite progress in labour market participation, unemployment remains structurally high, reflecting persistent mismatches between labour supply growth, skills alignment, and the economy's job-creating capacity. This brief assesses labour market conditions 0f the 2026/27 budget, highlighting structural challenges and policy gaps that are critical for advancing sustainable job creation.
