Chief Execute Officer of Botswana Export Development and Investment Agency (Botswana Export Development and Investment Agency)

Q1: Since its creation in 1997, BEDIA’s priorities has been attracting Foreign Direct Investment and promoting national exports as a key to diversifying the economy from diamond mining. Could you give us your thoughts on the evolution of the BEDIA activities from its creation to today?

A1: When BEDIA started it had the primary role of attracting Foreign Direct Investment, (FDI), that could assist in diversifying the economy of the country and in that respect, there were two main areas o ...