• Understanding the Firm-Level Export Diversification Characteristics in Botswana 

  Kebakile, Pinkie Gertrude (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, 2023)

  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY prerequisite for sustained economic growth in the country. • The growth and diversification of Botswana’s export bundle is undermined by the exporters’ inability to break into new export markets. • ...
• Key Drivers of Industrial Growth 

  Khanie, Goitseone (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, 2020)

  manufacturing sector value added as the proxy for industrial growth. It employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) cointegration approach using annual time series data for the period 1983 to 2015. Empirical results ...
• The Impact of Business Regulatory Quality on Private Sector Investment in Botswana 

  Sekakela, Kedibonye (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2019-03)

  A market-friendly regulatory environment is key for private sector investment. In this paper, we examine the impact of business regulatory quality on private sector investment in Botswana. The paper finds that the ...
• Impact of Internationalization on Firm Performance in Botswana 

  Khanie, Goitseone (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2018-08)

  Internationalization can affect a firm’s performance. This study determines how a firm’s engagement in international business activities affects its performance in Botswana. The study uses the Ordinary Least Squares ...
• SACU Revenue Sharing Formula: Towards a Developmental Agreement 

  Grynberg, Roman; Motswapong, Masedi (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2012-07)

  The South African Customs Union (SACU) Revenue Sharing Formula (RSF) has been revised substantively twice; once in 1969 and in 1994-2002 since the creation of the customs union in 1910 and each time the changes in the ...
• International Stock Market Linkages in Southern Africa 

  Jefferis, Keith; Okeahalam, Charles; Matome, Tebogo (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1999-01)
• Is the Botswana Pula Misaligned? 

  Taye, Haile Kebret (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2013-01)

  The objective of this paper is to assess whether the Botswana Pula has been misaligned or has been consistent with economic fundamentals. To do that an equilibrium exchange rate is estimated using data from the 1st quarter ...
• Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Botswana: Their Characteristics, Sources of Finance and Problems 

  LISENDA, LISENDA (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1997-12)

  The study analyses the characteristics of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Botswana, highlighting educational background of owners and exposure to business related training, geographic location of enterprises, premises ...
• Key Issues in the Textile and Clothing Sector in Botswana 

  Motswapong, Masedi; Grynberg, Roman (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2013-01)

  This paper considers the performance of the Textile and Clothing (TC) sector in Botswana and reviews various national and international incentive schemes aimed at developing TC exports. The analysis shows that domestic ...
• The Role of Africa in the Global Economy: The Contribution of Regional Cooperation with Particular Reference to Southern Africa 

  Harvey, Charles (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1997-06)

  The paper discusses Africa's importance in the world economy. It asserts that Africa's importance has declined over the years. The decline coupled with extreme poverty in most of Africa calls for analysis of possible ways ...
• The Impact of Trading with China on Botswana’s Economy 

  Sekakela, Kedibonye (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2014-09)

  The objective of this paper is to examine the impact of trading with China on Botswana’s domestic and third markets. The paper also assesses the structure and magnitude of Botswana-China bilateral trade. Botswana’s ...
• The African Growth and Opportunity Act : a preliminary analysis of the possible opportunities and limitations to Botswana exporters 

  Peloentle, Montle (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2002-05)

  The paper identifies products that have received substantial trade concessions as a result of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which would otherwise carry a tariff rate of 15% or more when exported to USA. It ...
• The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Botswana. Results of the pilot phase of a project sponsored by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and Institute for Development Policy 

  Duncombe, Richard (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1998-10)

  The paper analyses the role of information and communication technologies (ICT's) in small and medium enterprise developments in Botswana. It outlines the economic and policy background to SME development, and presents an ...
• Competition and Trade Policy: The Case of the Botswana Poultry Industry 

  Grynberg, Roman; Motswapong, Masedi (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2011-09)

  The poultry sector is the most successful example of import substitution in Botswana with the country having achieved national self sufficiency. The paper describes the value chain in the industry and shows how, given ...
• Towards a Diversified Economy: A Preliminary Assessment of the Potential, Prospects and Challenges for Electricity Exports from Botswana 

  Sengwaketse, Margaret (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2014-07)

  The paper assesses the prospects and challenges of coal-fired power exports in Botswana. Specifically, the study analyses how supply factors, that is, resource availability; environmental concerns; infrastructure and ...
• The Impact of Trade Liberalization on Botswana's Beef and Maize Sectors 

  Fidzani, N.H; Makepe, P; Tlhalefang, J (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1997-08)
• Water Pricing and Policy in Botswana 

  Grynberg, Roman; Sekakela, Kedibonye (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2013-02)

  This paper examines water pricing in Botswana for both ground and piped surface water. In Botswana it has long been recognized that the use of ground water for large scale mining is unsustainable. This paper argues the ...
• Abundant Resource Endowment: A Basis for Successful Economic Diversification 

  Sentsho, Joel (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2006-12)
• EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE: The Cost of Utilities for Business 

  Sengwaketse, Margaret (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2007-06)
• Staple Food Prices in Botswana 

  Grynberg, Roman (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2010-05)

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