Dr Keith Jefferis: Is Botswana’s Economy Still In A Slippery Slope? (Part 2)

Описание: In this deep and data-driven episode of the GrowthWell Podcast, Mr. K sits down with leading economist Keith Jefferis, Managing Director of Econsult, to unpack the true state of Botswana’s economy — beyond headlines, politics, and slogans.

Keith breaks down the structural forces shaping growth, including productivity challenges, the limitations of a mineral-dependent economy, the mismatch between skills and jobs, and the long-term risks of sluggish private sector expansion. With clear, evidence-based analysis, he explains why Botswana’s growth has stalled, what is driving unemployment, and what reforms are urgently needed if the country is to compete globally.

From fiscal pressures to capital misallocation, public sector inefficiency, declining competitiveness, investment bottlenecks, education quality, and slow digital adoption, this conversation offers a rare, unfiltered look into Botswana’s economic reality — and the bold steps needed to transform it.

Tune in for insights on:
• Why economic growth has slowed in Botswana
• How public spending affects long-term development
• The real drivers behind unemployment and low productivity
• Why the private sector struggles to expand
• What structural reforms Botswana must prioritize
• How to build a competitive, diversified future economy

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