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Botswana
Southern Africa
Upper-Middle-Income
Botswana is a stable upper-middle-income economy in Southern Africa, widely regarded as one of the continent's best-governed democracies. Diamonds, tourism and financial services drive growth, and the government is working to diversify the economy, build skills and create jobs for a small, young population.
HCI Score
0.41
HCI Level
Low
World Bank Human Capital Index (HCI)
o Latest comprehensive value (2020): 0.41 (scale 0–1)
o Interpretation: A child born today can expect to achieve only ~41% of their full potential productivity (assuming full health and quality education).
o Close to the Sub-Saharan Africa average, with school enrolment and health outcomes stronger than learning quality and adult survival rates.
o Interpretation: A child born today can expect to achieve only ~41% of their full potential productivity (assuming full health and quality education).
o Close to the Sub-Saharan Africa average, with school enrolment and health outcomes stronger than learning quality and adult survival rates.
Overall
Botswana's political stability, sound public finances and high-quality institutions give CBES a dependable foundation to work from. Diversifying beyond diamonds and raising skills and workforce readiness are national priorities, which aligns closely with CBES mentoring, leadership development and executive placement programs.
HCI Comparison Across CBES Network
UAE
High
0.68
Kenya
Medium
0.55
Egypt
Medium
0.49
Ghana
Medium
0.45
South Africa
Low
0.43
Botswana
Low
0.41
Tanzania
Low
0.39
Nigeria
Low
0.36
Mentors in Botswana
Mentors for Botswana will be announced soon.