The President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, has today called on Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of state-owned enterprises and parastatals to champion a business environment that is flexible, adaptive, and driven by technology, innovation, and creativity.
Addressing a meeting dedicated to outlining his strategic roadmap and expectations for these key executives, President Boko emphasized the crucial role that innovation and technological advancement must play in the country’s economic progress.
Highlighting the need for expertise and proactive leadership, he stressed that real analysts and experts must step forward to introduce a series of institutional innovations that align with Botswana’s developmental vision. The President urged executives to not only embrace this vision but to actively translate it into tangible benefits for both the nation and its citizens.
In a move to bolster accountability and service delivery, the Office of the President will soon establish a dedicated delivery unit. This unit will institutionalize rigorous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms designed to provide early detection of challenges and ensure that corrective measures are swiftly implemented.
President Boko’s message underlines Botswana’s commitment to transforming its state-owned enterprises into agile, innovative, and efficient entities that can drive sustainable growth and contribute meaningfully to the country’s socio-economic development. By empowering CEOs with clear expectations and tools for performance monitoring, the government aims to foster a results-driven culture that benefits all stakeholders.
This call for technological integration and creative problem-solving marks a significant step toward modernizing Botswana’s public sector and reinforcing its position as a forward-thinking African nation.
