Deadline extended. #AFRIPAL2027 call for panels, sessions and roundtables now closes 📅11 Nov 2026. Scan to submit or Via: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

BIDPA Bids Farewell to UB Economics Students The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis yesterday hosted a farewell ceremony for University of Botswana Economics students who completed an eight-week industrial attachment programme at the Institute.

Introducing our latest publication. Available here; bidpa.bw/working-papers/

BIDPA to host AFRIPAL, 2027 Date: 22-23 July 2027 Theme: African Parliaments in the digital age: reimagining possibilities for better performance and networked governance. For proposals submission click here: tinyurl.com/bdfvpb8w

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Statistician General, Dr Khaufelo Raymond Lekobane, paid a courtesy call to the BIDPA Executive Director, Dr Gloria Somolekae, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration between the two institutions. Photos: Statistics Botswana

The Board of the Eswatini Economic Policy Research Centre, (ESEPARC) is paying a courtesy call to BIDPA. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen collaboration between the two research institutions, knowledge exchange and explore areas of joint collaborative research.

Skills Gaps Assessment for Economic Diversification Study. Interested firms are encouraged to register using the link below: 👉 tinyurl.com/2026-skillsaudit

Introducing our latest publication. The BIDPA Strategic Plan 2025-2030 prioritizes improving research quality and accessibility for broader dissemination and greater policy impact. Click here for the working paper: bidpa.bw Congratulations Dr Keneilwe Marata

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MEET THE SPEAKERS for the upcoming policy dialogue themed; Rethinking Botswana's Vegetable Import Ban and implications on Food Security. To watch online register here: tiny.cc/tz6q001

BIDPA hosts policy dialogue themed; Rethinking Botswana's Vegetable Import Ban and implications on Food Security. To watch online register here: tiny.cc/tz6q001

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Remembering Ms Maria Machailo-Molebatsi

We continue to generate knowledge through research. This book was authored by Dr Gape Kaboyakgosi while still with BIDPA. Available on the BIDPA website; bidpa.bw

Who will be the next president of the African Development Bank? Catch A conversation with the candidates on Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ 10am -12:00 PM EDT. Click on the Link Below: youtube.com/live/R-QNb0bHLPs

Re-thinking the Public Policy Development Process - Towards a more Inclusive and Evidence-Based Policy Process

Policy Development Process in Botswana