Off-take agreements for local & export markets. (Imperatives for growth & sustenance of local manufacturers).

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Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

Location: GICC - 9/1/25, 12:00 PM - 9/1/25, 12:40 PM (Africa/Gaborone) (40 minutes)

Joseph Ramotshabi

Senior Projects Manager at Botswana Chamber of Mines

Joseph Ramotshabi

Senior Projects Manager at Botswana Chamber of Mines

Off-take agreements are critical tools for stabilising demand and securing financing in manufacturing. This session will explore the structures, legal considerations, and commercial strategies required to negotiate strong off-take agreements. The speaker will reference successful cases where guaranteed demand enabled local producers to scale operations and attract investment. The presentation will also examine the role of anchor institutions and government-linked buyers in creating predictable procurement pipelines that encourage local value addition.

Export Market Access & Trade Protocols

Understanding the rules, standards, and pathways to regional and global markets.

Special Economic Zones & Industrial Infrastructure

Leveraging SEZs and infrastructure to drive manufacturing competitiveness.

Financing & Investment Support

Unlocking capital, incentives, and risk mitigation for manufacturers.

Skills, Technology & Innovation

Building the capabilities needed for modern, export-ready production.

Public–Private Partnerships

Aligning policy, industry, and investment to accelerate industrial growth.

LMS26 is designed not only as a conversation space but as an action-oriented platform—connecting manufacturers with policymakers, financiers, buyers, and solution providers to unlock tangible growth opportunities. By fostering collaboration, sharing proven regional case studies, and aligning policy with industry needs, the Local Manufacturing Summit 2026 aims to play a pivotal role in positioning Botswana as a competitive manufacturing and export hub within Africa and beyond.

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