en http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/delegation_botswana_news_rss_en.xml http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/meps_back_trade_deal__en.pdf The European Parliament approved an agreement granting duty-free access to the EU for products from Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho, and improved market access for South Africa on Wednesday 14 September 2016.The EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) establishes a "positive discrimination", ensuring immediate duty and quota-free access for their exports to the EU market. It also creates new regional opportunities through more flexible use of rules of origin. Botswana has already ratified the Agreement and provisional application of the Agreement is expected to start early next month. CWCM//1 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:09:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/prior_information_notice_en.pdf CWCM//2 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:09:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/eu-bot_en.jpg European Union: commemorating 50 years of Independence for Botswana and 40 years of EU-Botswana cooperation CWCM//3 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:40:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/alexspeech_en.pdf Ambassador Baum (left) and Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development Moiseraele Goya (right) with Serinane Pre-Primary School pupils CWCM//4 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:48:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/regional_en.pdf CWCM//5 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:48:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/goyaspeech_en.pdf CWCM//6 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:48:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/alexspeech_en.pdf Ambassador Baum (left) and Assistant Minister Goya (right) with Pre-Primary pupils from Serinane Primary School CWCM//7 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:48:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/regional_en.pdf CWCM//42 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:48:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/drought_en.pdf Head of Delegation of the European Union to Botswana & SADC, Ambassador Alexander Baum fielding questions from the media following the announcement of the funding package CWCM//9 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:43:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/eidhr_cfp_questionsanswers_en.pdf CWCM//10 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:55:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/eidhr__info_session_en.pdf CWCM//11 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:31:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/sadc-epa_poem_en.pdf CWCM//12 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:25:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/sadc-epa_sig_press_release_en.pdf CWCM//13 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:19:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/sadc_epa_achievements_and_benefits_en.pdf CWCM//14 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:25:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/tradoc_154624.pdf It's a pleasure to be here today to sign this Economic Partnership Agreement between theEuropean Union, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland. CWCM//15 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:14:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/local_publication_for_call_for_proposals_2016_f.pdf EIDHR Call for Proposals – an additional information session will be held on Wednesday 15 June 2016 at the EU Delegation CWCM//16 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:15:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/rba_en.pdf Participants interacting in one of the training sessions CWCM//17 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 14:07:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/psdp_advisor_en.2016.pdf CWCM//18 Mon, 23 May 2016 10:31:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/guidelines_for_grant_en.applicants.zip CWCM//19 Mon, 23 May 2016 17:16:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/call_for_proposals_en.2016.pdf CWCM//20 Mon, 23 May 2016 10:31:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/psdp_advisor_en.2016.pdf CWCM//21 Mon, 23 May 2016 10:31:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/speech_9_may_en._2016.pdf CWCM//22 Mon, 23 May 2016 10:24:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/final_communique_en.pdf On 20-22 April 2016, Botswana hosted the 12th regional meeting of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly. Members of the Assembly from the Southern African Region of the ACP Group and their European Parliament counterparts came together to discuss topics of mutual interest, including regional integration, migration, gender-based violence, natural resource management, food security and energy. More information can be found in the final communique and on this website: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/intcoop/acp/2016_botswana/default_en.htm CWCM//23 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:39:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/corrigendum_to_contract_notice_en.pdf CWCM//24 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:38:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/electrifi_project_proposals_en.pdf CWCM//25 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:11:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/electrifi_project_proposals_en.pdf CWCM//26 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:11:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/education_support_services_en.pdf CWCM//29 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/seminar_en.jpg Ambassador Baum (far left) and Assistanmt Minister Goya (far right) with Serinane Pre-Primary pupils following the hand over of the learning materials CWCM//8 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:49:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/seminar_en.jpg The Delegation of the European Union to Botswana & SADC recently held a successful full day seminar on the European Union and the Economic Partnership Agreements. The purpose of the seminar was to provide journalists with background information on the European Union and its work in Botswana and in the SADC region. Because of the upcoming signature of the Economic Partnership Agreements, the seminar also had a particular focus on the background to these agreements. The seminar took place on 4 April 2016 at Sanitas. CWCM//27 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:49:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/expression_of_interest_psdp_advisor_en.pdf CWCM//28 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:49:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/statement_by_high_representative_on_world_water_day_2016.pdf Access to clean water is not just a basic human right: in today's world, water is a security issue and the control of water resources is still a major driver of conflicts. Desertification has destabilised immense swaths of land. Droughts and floods are among the causes for the unprecedented levels of human mobility worldwide. Sometimes we need to look at the numbers. One human being in ten does not have access to drinking water. One in three does not have access to adequate sanitation. 1.6 billion people currently live in regions of absolute water scarcity: a figure that will nearly double over the next 10 years. Over 34,000 children under the age of five die each year because of dirty water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene. Being able to drink clean, safe water; having access to proper sanitation: these are basic human rights for all, not just for those privileged enough to take them for granted. CWCM//30 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:01:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/declaration_by_high_representative_federica_mogherini_.pdf Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. While many positive steps have been made around the world in eliminating racial discrimination, we remain confronted by critical barriers and challenges. In September of last year, European and world leaders agreed on the United Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, pledging to leave no one behind in our common commitment to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development across the globe. Conversely, we are also faced these days with increasing challenges connected to the global economic crisis, migration, terrorism, poverty and rising inequalities. CWCM//31 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:56:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/service_prior_information_notice_en.pdf CWCM//34 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/joint_press_statement_on_the_court_of_appeal_ruling_in_the_legabibo_registration_case.pdf On behalf of the EU Delegation to Botswana, the British High Commission, the French Embassy and the German Embassy, We welcome the ruling of the Court of Appeal issued on 16 March, 2016 on the LEGABIGO registration case. In reaching this verdict (following the High Court decision earlier) Botswana’s courts have endorsed the fundamental freedoms of expression and of association enshrined in the Botswana constitution as well as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to which Botswana is a State Party. CWCM//32 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:49:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/genset_maintenance_inv-to-tender.pdf The Delegation of the European Union to Botswana and SADC invites service providers specialising in Generator Maintenance Services to participate in this tender launched by the Delegation with the aim of signing a framework contract. Those with a proven history of generator maintenance stand a better chance of being selected. Should you be interested, please e-mail your request for additional documents to the e-mail address referred to in the attached invitation to tender. CWCM//33 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:58:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/womens_day_en.pdf Keynote address by the Head of Delegation of the European Union to Botswana, Ambassador Alexander Baum at the national commemoration of the International Women's Day in Tlokweng on 8 March 2016 CWCM//35 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:06:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/3_en.pdf Officials from the SADC Secretariat and EU Delegation to Botswana and SADC CWCM//36 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/4_en.pdf Head of Political Section of the European Union Delegation Ms Katrin Hagemann giving a Vision 2016 keynote speech in the City of Francistown on February 24, 2016 CWCM//37 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:04:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/2_en.pdf CWCM//38 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:58:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/1_en.pdf CWCM//39 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:58:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/2_en.pdf CWCM//40 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:58:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2016/2_en.pdf CWCM//41 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:58:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/ncongo_launch_en.pdf The European Union joined the Ngamiland community in commemorating the Human Rights Day at the Maun Kgotla. Head of Delegation of the EU Delegation to Botswana Ambassador Alexander Baum joined the march and later launched the "EU Support to Spreading Human Rights in Botswana" project to be sperheaded by the Ngamiland Council of Non-Governmental Organisations CWCM//40 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:46:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/sadc_eu_rpc.docx The SADC-EU Regional Political Cooperation programme (RPC) organizes a 5-day seminar for law enforcement officers in Maputo, Mozambique to strengthen their capacities in responding to the international crime of trafficking in human beings. The training is part of the ongoing activities to implement the SADC 10 Year Strategic Plan of Action against Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, especially Women and Children. Through the RPC programme, the SADC Secretariat is providing direct support to the SADC member states to address the occurrence of trafficking in persons in the region. CWCM//1 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:53:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/aids_day.jpg The Delegation of the European Union, led by the Head of Delegation Ambassador Alexander Baum joined the Gaborone Multi Sectoral Committee and the community of White City in commemorating the District World AIDS Day on Friday December 4,  2015. The theme for this year's commemoration, just like last year was "Getting to Zero: Zero new infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS related deaths". CWCM//2 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:50:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/epa_en.pdf CWCM//3 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:50:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/spdp_en.pdf CWCM//39 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:50:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/beauty_and_beef_en.pdf CWCM//4 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:45:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/eu-sadc_relations_en.pdf CWCM//5 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 07:02:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/eu-sadc_relations_en.pdf CWCM//38 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 07:02:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/death_penalty_en.pdf Justice Charles Mkandawire, a Malawian Judge (second from left), Attorney Unoda Mack of Mack Bahuma Associates (third from left), Akanyang Korong from the Botswana Institute for the Rehabilitation and Re-integration of Offenders (far left) and Alice Mogwe (far right), the Executive Director of Ditshwanelo, The Botswana Centre for Human Rights at a Couch Conversation on 'Wrongful Convictions, Wrongful Executions' during the commemoration of the World day against the Death Penalty. The EU Delegation together with other organisations supported the event. CWCM//7 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:57:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/eu-sadc_report_en.pdf Participants at the EU-SADC Political Dialogue in Luxembourg CWCM//6 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:19:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/eidhr_launch_en.pdf Ms Lisa Jamu (far right), Director of Stepping Stones International, Ms Cindly Kelemi (middle), Director of Botswana Netwrok on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) and a representative of Ditshwanelo - The Botswana Centre for Human Rights Mr Kitso Phiri explaining their new projects CWCM//8 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:03:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/launch_speech_en.pdf CWCM//9 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:03:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/sadc_chair_en.pdf CWCM//10 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:38:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/invitation_for_prequalification_en.pdf CWCM//11 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:06:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/1._lorenzo_natali_media_prize_2015_en.pdf CWCM//12 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:23:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/2._procurement_notice_en.pdf CWCM//14 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:27:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/1._lorenzo_natali_media_prize_2015_en.pdf CWCM//15 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:23:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/2._trafficking_in_persons_en.pdf CWCM//16 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/4._trafficking_in_persons_en.pdf CWCM//17 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:27:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/5._aemsd2015_en.pdf CWCM//18 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:27:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/2._procurement_notice_en.pdf CWCM//36 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:27:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/2._trafficking_in_persons_en.pdf CWCM//13 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:25:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/1._sadcon_trafficking_en.pdf CWCM//19 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:26:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/2._trafficking_in_persons_en.pdf CWCM//20 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:25:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/2._trafficking_in_persons_en.pdf CWCM//37 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:25:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/24062015_en.htm On 02/04/2015, the Southern African Development Community invited interested parties to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the EDF Advisor, Finance and Contracts to SADC Secretariat. In consideration of the low number of applications received, the deadline is extended to 30th  June 2015 . CWCM//34 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:38:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/24062015_en.pdf The Southern African Development Community Secretariat based in Gaborone (Botswana) wishes to invite interested parties to express interest in providing services as a Transport and Transit Facilitation Advisor. CWCM//35 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:20:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/17062015_01_en.htm The EU Ambassadors to Botswana collectively held a press conference with local media representatives to commemorate European Climate Diplomacy Day 2015. CWCM//33 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:09:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/documents/publications_2015/signing_en.pdf CWCM//21 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 11:57:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/18052915_en.htm CWCM//32 Mon, 18 May 2015 11:25:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/12052015_en.htm The EU Delegation to Botswana and SADC commemorated Europe Day 2015 at the Residence of the EU Ambassador on 11 May 2015. CWCM//31 Tue, 12 May 2015 17:08:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/06052015_02_en.htm Remarks by the EU Ambassador Alexander Baum at the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day, held on 3 May 2015 in Gaborone North and organised by the Media Institute of Southern Africa. CWCM//29 Wed, 06 May 2015 17:53:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/06052015_01_en.htm The Southern African Development Community invited interested parties to submit their Expressions of Interest for the Role of EDF Advisor, Finance and Contracts to SADC Secretariat. In consideration of the low number of applications received, the deadline is extended to 22 May 2015 COB. CWCM//30 Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/22042015_en.htm Clarifications for the Invitation for Expression of Interest for EDF Advisor, Finance and Contracts to the SADC Secretariat CWCM//28 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:11:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/07042015_01_en.htm Two important wildlife-related events took place in Kasane, Botswana, on 23 and 25 March that were attended by the Head of the EU Delegation, Ambassador Alex Baum, as well as other colleagues from different EU services. CWCM//27 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:26:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/02042015_01_en.htm The ACP and EU Council of Ministers ageed in June 2014 at a meeting in Nairobi (Kenya) to close the CDE in December 2016. CWCM//25 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/02042015_en.htm The Southern African Development Community Secretariat based in Gaborone (Botswana) wishes to invite interested parties to express interest in providing services as an EDF Finance and Contracts Advisor. CWCM//26 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0200 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150327_02_en.htm The Regional Economic Integration Support (REIS) Programme organised a Seminar on Tax Incentives on January 19-21, 2015 in Gaborone, Botswana. CWCM//22 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150327_03_en.htm The Regional Economic Integration Support (REIS) Programme held their final workshop for the year for private sector stakeholders from 10-12 February 2015 on food safety standards in the food processing sector. CWCM//23 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/botswana/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150327_04_en.htm The EU Delegation organised a workshop on Human Rights Based Programming for ten organisations from civil society and selected journalists from 10 to 11 March 2015. CWCM//24 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:00:00 +0100