Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.
Last Published: 7/22/2019

Business associations that are available and accepting international companies, including U.S companies for membership, are as follows:

Business Botswana: Formerly known as Botswana Confederation of Commerce and Industry, is the longest existing business association having been registered in 1971.  The organization recently changed its name, and its mandate has expanded to make sure that all private sector groupings are included and served better.  The organization advocates for an enabling business environment and promotes good industrial relations and governance.  Membership in Business Botswana is open to all businesses in Botswana.
 
American Business Council in Botswana (ABC):  ABC is the bilateral U.S.-Botswana commercial association in country.  It was founded in 1994 and is an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  It seeks to strengthen U.S.-Botswana commercial ties and handles policy advocacy on behalf of U.S. business.  It is open to all companies that have interest in doing business with the U.S., including U.S companies operating in Botswana.
 

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