Who we are
About the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC)
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) was established by the HRDC Act No 17 of 2013 which became effective on the 8th November, 2013. In a supervisory capacity and acting as Government’s advisor on human resource development, the HRDC provides a platform for the Public Sector, Private Sector and Civil Society to act in concert to drive the National Human Resource Development Strategy (NHRDS).
Specifically, HRDC coordinates efforts by all parties to study Botswana’s education and skills development mechanism, assesses its impact on national priorities, identifies barriers to effective delivery of the NHRDS and mutually agrees on targeted solutions that should be implemented in the short, medium and long term in alignment with the strategic intent (as pronounced in the NHRDS).
The implementation of the above targeted solutions are driven by a set of clear initiatives that are coordinated, promoted and overseen by the HRDC in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The establishment of the HRDC, therefore, represents a clear acknowledgement by Government of the need to drive effective HRD through a process that engages and accommodates the input and broad participation of the public sector, the private sector, civil society, labour, youth, educational institutions and other key stakeholders as partners in establishing an effective sector-focused HRD base.
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About Our Mission
- Our Mission
- Our Vision
- Our Values
- Our Functions
Our Mission
Our Mission
To drive the development of Botswana’s Human Resource to achieve a Knowledge Based Economy through the provision of Policy Advise, Planning, Funding and Coordination and Effective Collaboration.
Our Vision
Our Vision
To transform Botswana into a Globally Competitive Human Resource Hub by 2036.
Our Values
Our Values
We will in all our dealings with stakeholders uphold the following values;
- Excellence - Quality service and commitment to outstanding performance.
- Effective Communication - Effective and continuous engagement of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Teamwork - Collectively working towards common goals.
- Innovation - Continously seeking solutions and improvements.
- Integrity - Ethical, respectful, honest and Botho when dealing with customers and stakeholders
- Accountability - We act responsibly and commit to being answerable for our decisions and actions.
Our Functions
Our Functions
- Education & Training Financing
- National Human Resource Development Strategy
- Institutional Capacity Building
- Workplace Learning
- Human Resource Development Planning
- Internship & Apprenticeship
- Education and Labour Information
- Human Resource Development Policy Advice
- Research & Innovation
- Non-Credit Bearing Short Courses (NCBSC)