The 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report placed BIDPA ahead of other reputable think tanks in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Joined August 2019
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BIDPA to host AFRIPAL, 2027 Date: 22-23 July 2027 Theme: African Parliaments in the digital age: reimagining possibilities for better performance and networked governance. For proposals submission click here: tinyurl.com/bdfvpb8w
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Statistician General, Dr Khaufelo Raymond Lekobane, paid a courtesy call to the BIDPA Executive Director, Dr Gloria Somolekae, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration between the two institutions. Photos: Statistics Botswana
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The Board of the Eswatini Economic Policy Research Centre, (ESEPARC) is paying a courtesy call to BIDPA. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen collaboration between the two research institutions, knowledge exchange and explore areas of joint collaborative research.
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Skills Gaps Assessment for Economic Diversification Study. Interested firms are encouraged to register using the link below: 👉 tinyurl.com/2026-skillsaudit
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Introducing our latest publication. The BIDPA Strategic Plan 2025-2030 prioritizes improving research quality and accessibility for broader dissemination and greater policy impact. Click here for the working paper: bidpa.bw Congratulations Dr Keneilwe Marata
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Happy 30th Anniversary BIDPA!!
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MEET THE SPEAKERS for the upcoming policy dialogue themed; Rethinking Botswana's Vegetable Import Ban and implications on Food Security. To watch online register here: tiny.cc/tz6q001
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BIDPA hosts policy dialogue themed; Rethinking Botswana's Vegetable Import Ban and implications on Food Security. To watch online register here: tiny.cc/tz6q001
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Remembering Ms Maria Machailo-Molebatsi
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We continue to generate knowledge through research. This book was authored by Dr Gape Kaboyakgosi while still with BIDPA. Available on the BIDPA website; bidpa.bw
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Who will be the next president of the African Development Bank? Catch A conversation with the candidates on Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ 10am -12:00 PM EDT. Click on the Link Below: youtube.com/live/R-QNb0bHLPs
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Re-thinking the Public Policy Development Process - Towards a more Inclusive and Evidence-Based Policy Process
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Policy Development Process in Botswana
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BIDPA PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE
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Towards Evidence-Based Policy Making
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The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, (BIDPA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to its researchers who were recently awarded doctorates, (PhDs) after successfully completing their studies.
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