Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis

The 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report placed BIDPA ahead of other reputable think tanks in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

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Introducing our latest publication.
To access it, click here: Policy Briefs » BIDPA

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I’ll be at #ATTS2026 in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, 28–30 October, joining the conversation on Africa’s energy transformation. Follow along and reshare if you’re joining too.

Follow #ATTS2026 for updates and reshare if you’re following along too.

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The 2026 Africa Think Tank Summit takes place from 28 to 30 October in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. This year’s theme: From Energy Access to Economic Transformation.
#ATTS2026
#FromAccessToTransformation
#AfricaEnergy

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Save the date. #ATTS2026 comes to Cotonou, Republic of Benin, 28–30 October. From energy access to economic transformation, join the conversation.
#ATTS2026
#FromAccessToTransformation
#AfricaEnergy
#ThinkTank60
#EnergyVoice60

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INVITATION TO TENDER

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𝗕𝗜𝗗𝗣𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔’𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬
BIDPA celebrated Botswana’s Independence with a reflection on the country’s development journey

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Deadline extended. #AFRIPAL2027 call for panels, sessions and roundtables now closes 📅11 Nov 2026. Scan to submit or Via: https://t.co/sta9Rjj9Xz

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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.

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Introducing our latest publication. Available here; https://t.co/DbV5E1QuUP

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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:
https://t.co/fmrTbNbNyS

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SAVE THE DATE

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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

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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.

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Skills Gaps Assessment for Economic Diversification Study.

Interested firms are encouraged to register using the link below:
👉 https://t.co/fgfbPDR1VM

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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: https://t.co/m76rYVXJgr
Congratulations Dr Keneilwe Marata

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Happy 30th Anniversary BIDPA!!

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To another 30-years!!

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4 Days to go

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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: https://t.co/TPzQzjXyYc