Botswana and Kenya Benchmark Business Development for Small Businesses
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Botswana Vice President Ndaba Nkoisinathi Gaolathe visited Kenya on October 7, 2026, for a mission to benchmark business development strategies. The talks centered on cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Both nations compared policies regarding cooperative governance, access to finance, and market competitiveness. They agreed to continue technical exchanges and knowledge sharing.
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The discussion examined ways to strengthen links between government agencies, financial institutions, and private businesses to improve access to finance and investment. Kenya’s cooperative movement is noted for mobilizing savings and helping members access finance.
A study is evaluating the economic performance and government efficiency across several African nations, including Kenya and Botswana.
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