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Presentation: Setting the Scene for Local Manufacturing: Industrial Manufacturing & Agro Processing – The Potentials for Job Creation, Food Security, Economic Diversification, and Inclusion
Joel Duke RamaphoiDone
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Presentation: High-Value Crops: Moringa as an Anchor Crop in Agriculture-Based Clusters.
Elfas ZadzagomoDone
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Off-take agreements for local & export markets. (Imperatives for growth & sustenance of local manufacturers).
Joseph RamotshabiDone
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Presentation: Unpacking Botswana’s National Agro-Processing Strategy
Prof. Julius AtlhophengDone
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UNDP’s Supplier Development Programme Towards a Robust Manufacturing Sector
Lovita RamgutteeDone
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Panel Discussion: Downstream Value Addition in High Value Crops and Food Processing
Done
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Presentation: Export Financing and Risk Management – A toolkit for growth
Harold MatengeDone
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Questions & Comments
Done
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Presentation: Situational Analysis: Botswana MSMEs’ Quality Management and Intellectual Property Capacity
Letlhogonolo MoremiDone
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Presentation: The Dynamics and Power of Cooperatives and Cluster Development for High Value Crops Production: Insights and Experience – The Case of Uganda
Bamwenda BenardDone
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.
Annual Local Manufacturing Summit Participation Growth
14%
Projects Facilitated by Botswana Chamber of Mines
+90
Botswana's Import Bill (2024)
$7.06B
Online Members
235,403
Customer Retention
85%
Inventory turnover
4x
Website visitors
100,000
Transactions
45,958
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