Botswana is currently participating at the Expo2020 Dubai in the United Araba Emirates. The 6 months spectacle has brought together over 190 countries. Botswana’s participation over the 6 months was premised on different themes, where different sectors were promoted through collaborations with different stakeholders, both Government and private sector. These sectors include Mining and beneficiation, Innovation, Tourism, Arts and Culture and Agriculture/Foods of Botswana.
The Botswana National Day is scheduled for 13th March 2022 and as part of the Botswana Month at the Expo2020Dubai, Botswana will host different events to showcase different sectors and aspects of Botswana. Each country is afforded a National Day, where the spotlight is on that particular country, and that presents an opportunity for Botswana to showcase herself to a global audience.
The Botswana delegation at the Expo2020Dubai national day activities will be led by His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi and will comprise of Ministers, senior government officials, private sector as well as performing artists from Botswana.
The Business seminars and Investment conference will bring together business delegations from Botswana and the UAE to explore opportunities for investment, collaborations and partnerships.
Planned Botswana Month activities
8th March 2022
Invest Botswana Business Seminar Focus: Agriculture/Agribusinesses Theme: Effective Food Security Strategies in Botswana
Headlined by Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security Hon. Karabo. S. Gare
10th March 2022
Invest Botswana Business Seminar Focus: Mining and Beneficiation Theme: Mining and Minerals for Economic Growth, Development & Job Creation
Headlined by Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security Hon. Lefoko M. Moagi
13th March 2022
Botswana Day official programming
0800hrs – 0900hrs: Botswana Day official event
1255hrs- 1355hrs: Botswana National Day Cultural Parade
1600hrs-17000hrs: Music in the Garden Cultural performance
1900hrs – 2200hrs: Botswana Cultural Night
Headlined by His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi
14th March 2022
Botswana Investment and Trade Conference
Focus: Doing Business with Botswana
Theme: Sustained Growth Through Inclusive and Innovative Investments
Headlined by His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi
For more information contact:
Ms. Kutlo Moagi
Executive Director (a). Brand Management
Tel: +267 363 3316
Email: moagik@bitc.co.bw