For further information contact USADF's country representative.
Hamish Bowie
US African Development Foundation
PO Box 3039
Plot 135 Independence
Avenue
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: (267) 391.21.29
Fax: (267) 391.21.17
Cell: (267) 71.30.72.45 E-mail:
info.botswana@usadf.gov
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After independence, the government of Botswana made a deliberate effort to develop the necessary infrastructure to address basic human needs. Still, the challenge remains for development agencies like Action for Economic Empowerment Trust (AEET) to assist communities in their self development efforts, thereby reducing dependence on government.
Founded in 2001, AEET is USADF's Botswana partner organization, and its staff contribute to the socio-economic development of Botswana by helping community-based enterprises and locally owned small businesses initiate, implement, and manage sustainable income generating activities and business plans in rural and urban areas of the country. At the core of AEET's activities is the promotion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that generate income and employment opportunities for the disadvantaged.
AEET's priority funding sectors include: eco-tourism (including cultural villages), textile and garment production, agricultural production, and manufacturing. To date, its greatest achievements have been realized in the eco-tourism sector which has become increasingly viable at this stage of the country's development.