6 May 2025
The European Union (EU) and the Government of Botswana are set to officially launch the Digital Transformation support programme to facilitate the transformation of Botswana into a knowledge-based economy.
PRESS RELEASE: European Union and Botswana partner on digital transformation
The European Union (EU) and the Government of Botswana are set to officially launch the Digital Transformation support programme to facilitate the transformation of Botswana into a knowledge-based economy.
Anchored in the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims at boosting smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport sectors and to strengthen health, education and research systems across the world, and aligned with Botswana’s digital transformation priorities, this new programme illustrates the solid partnership between the EU and Botswana.
The launch event held today, 6 May will highlight the achievements of the EU-Botswana digital partnership to date, while outlining the strategic objectives of the programme to enhance digital skills and entrepreneurship, strengthen digital governance, and promote inclusive access to public services, especially for the youth, women, and underserved communities.
Informed by European best practices in digital governance, regulatory reform, and digital entrepreneurship tailored to Botswana’s ambitions, the programme will be implemented with the support of Team Europe members, France, Estonia and Finland, who will mobilise technical expertise and investments to support Botswana’s digital journey.
The event will convene Ministers for State President, Communication and Innovation, senior government officials, representatives from the European Union and Team Europe, civil society organisations, and the private sector as key partners of the digital transformation process.
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The EU and Botswana enjoy long-standing relations of friendship and cooperation. The EU first opened its Delegation office in Gaborone in 1981. Its role was expanded in 1991 following the establishment of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat in Gaborone. Over the years, our relations with Botswana and SADC have grown and now cover political relations, security, development cooperation, economic, trade relations, and other areas of mutual interest, including economic diversification and job creation, and green transformation.
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