HRDC ENGAGES THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT THE GLOBAL EXPO 2017

As part of its Stakeholder Engagement Plan, the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) continually participates in Fairs and Exhibitions to create awareness and communicate its mandate to the general public.

On the 31st October – 3rd November 2017, HRDC joined the local and international exhibitors at the Global Expo Botswana (GEB) which was held under the theme, ‘Unlocking Business Opportunities for Economic Growth’ at Fairgrounds Holdings, in Gaborone.

In its 12th Edition, the GEB as Botswana’s annual premier business to business exhibition organised and managed by the Botswana Investment and Trade Center (BITC) on behalf of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The objectives of the Expo are; to attract investors into Botswana; promote imports, exports and joint venture partnerships between local and foreign companies.

The Expo also sought to promote a wide array of goods and services from different sectors of the economy, with a view of creating a platform for companies to interact, exchange contacts and discuss business opportunities as well as engage in trade activities.

Giving the keynote address during the official opening, His Honour the Vice President of the Republic of Botswana Mr. Mokgweetsi E. Masisi, noted that the Global Expo provides an excellent opportunity for the local business community to meet and develop strategic business partnerships with international companies.

“This is therefore a great opportunity to share business knowledge and learn from each other with a goal to prosper in our endeavours as businessmen and women. As local entities, we all have a responsibility to improve the employment rate in Botswana, therefore our key priority is to achieve an export - led economy that will create sustainable jobs” said His Honour Mr. Masisi. 

HRDC participated in this exhibition as a platform to reach out and educate the public about its mandate focusing on the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) and Work-Place Learning as key services targeting the Expo exhibitors and attendants. HRDC also interacted with stakeholders from different Sectors including, Manufacturing, Creative Industries, Education and Training and many others.