The delivery of the Competitiveness Reinforcement Initiative in Botswana started on 6th February with the 1st training module on Cluster Economics and Cluster Initiative Selection. A few fast facts about the partnership:
- The project is the responsibility of the National Strategy Office (NSO) of Republic of Botswana.
- Lead partner is the Cluster Competitiveness Group Inc, with the Foundation providing the training element of the project.
- Mr. Uttom Corea, Director General of the NSO addressed the opening session of the training which took place at the Gaborone Fairgrounds conference facilities.
- 5 further modules are to be delivered over the next 12 months.
The project kickoff was featured in the national news as shown by the pictures above, courtesy of Botswana's 1st national TV channel.