AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCultural & Creative Industries: UNESCO and Botswana’s Ministry of Sport and Arts convened a Gaborone workshop to map the digital environment for the country’s Cultural and Creative Industries, aiming to improve skills, market access, financing and evidence-informed cultural policy. Jobs & Skills: Botswana’s Human Resource Development Council warns that weak job creation and graduate unemployment are widening the gap between qualifications and available work, with demand shifting toward TVET and specialised skills. SME Growth: The International Trade Centre and Access Bank signed a three-year partnership to expand financing, market access and skills for SMEs across 14 African countries, with Botswana included and a pilot starting in Ghana. Tourism & Lifestyle: Botswana’s Xigera Safari Lodge earns Two MICHELIN Keys, a first for the country and a boost for hospitality ahead of the 60-years-of-independence spotlight. Arts & Community: Gaborone hosts IB Kamara’s appearance ahead of the Banana Club Economic Inclusion Forum, framing creativity as economic power. Mental Health Policy: A piece on decriminalising attempted suicide highlights that Botswana treats it as non-criminal, while other countries move toward public health approaches.
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