Investment

There are a number of factors that contribute to a positive investment climate that attracts and encourages investors to do business in Botswana:

• Botswana is a peaceful country with a stable political environment
• the Government believes in free enterprise and encourages foreign investment
• there are no precedents of nationalization of private business
• mineral exploration is encouraged
• the Government is keen on expanding the industrial sector
• registration of companies is simple
• relatively low taxation
• software suppliers available
• the infrastructure is well established
• development of tourism and wildlife resources is encouraged
• no exchange control regulations
• there are only a few restrictions on imports
• modern telecommunications systems
• good transport links with major trading partners
• access to world markets through international trade agreements
• existence of an established expatriate community
• adequate medical and educational facilities
• excellent sporting facilities low environmental pollution
• international financial services centre

The Department of Trade and Investment Promotion (TIPA’s) transformation as an autonomous organisation was replaced with Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA). BEDIA was formed to promote the investment and export of goods manufactured in Botswana.