The Botswana Prisons Service and Botswana Open University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening correctional services in the country. The agreement was signed by BPS Commissioner Anthony Mokento and BOU Vice Chancellor Professor Kgomotso Moahi. The partnership focuses on skills development, training, and research driven solutions within the prison system. It reflects a shared commitment to improving service delivery through education and innovation.
Under the agreement, Botswana Open University will support capacity building through tailored training programs and academic support. Research will play a central role in identifying practical solutions to challenges faced by the correctional system. The partnership also aims to promote evidence based decision making in prisons management. This approach is expected to improve rehabilitation outcomes and operational efficiency.
Commissioner Mokento and Professor Moahi emphasized that the collaboration aligns education with national development needs. The partnership seeks to introduce innovative methods that enhance professionalism within the prison service. By combining academic expertise with operational experience, the initiative aims to modernise correctional services in Botswana. The MoU marks an important step toward sustainable improvement in the sector.
