Botswana

The overall objective of the project "Strengthening the national regional linkages in SADC (SNRL)" is to support the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in its efforts to promote regional integration in the member states (MS) for the benefit of the population in the SADC region.

The project is aligned with SADC's regional strategy (the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-30, RISDP) and supports its implementation.

In particular, it supports SADC and its MS on implementing Chapter 5 of the RISDP focusing on the strategic management objectives of the RISDP. By strengthening SADC as a regional organization and by supporting the implementation of the regional agenda RISDP, the SNRL project aims to facilitate the regional integration in the SADC region.

The objective of this contract is the provision of high-quality short-term expert (STE) advice in various topics relevant for enhancing the capacities of national stakeholders to vigorously and effectively pursue in their respective countries the regional integration protocols, policies and strategies of SADC.

The individual consultancy assignments are developed between GIZ and its partners and are based on a joint process and methodology aimed at identifying the needs in the SADC region and within individual member states.

The assignments focus on the scaling-up of best practices and should aim to share experiences and knowledge throughout the region (for example by aiming to standardize products developed as part of the assignment).

The following outputs are expected as a result of project implementation:

• Output 1: The institutional framework for the implementation of regional integration in the SADC region has improved in the member states;
• Output 2: Monitoring and evaluation systems for the implementation of regional integration are in place in selected member states;
• Output 3: The strategic communication capacities of SADC and member states for high profile communication around SADC activities and operations are strengthened.

Implemented projects include the following (project number and title):

• P1/2023 Consultancy to Support the SADC Secretariat to Develop and Pilot the Protocol Compliance Mechanism and Monitoring of the Trade Protocol;
• P2/2023 Perception Survey on the status of SADC regional integration in the Member States;
• P3/2023 Facilitator/Presenter and Group Work Moderators for Two Regional Workshops Supported by SNRL;
• P4/2023 Development of Model Law for the Establishment of SADC National Committees in Member States;
• P5/2023 Consultancy to develop communication products for publication purposes from the deliberations of SADC Member States at the Regional Learning and Exchange Symposium in Lesotho;
• P6/2023 Consultancy to develop presentation on the Status of SADC National Structures and their Financing at the Regional Learning and Exchange Symposium in Lesotho;
• P7/2023 Facilitation Operational Planning SNRL;
• P8/2023 Consultancy Services to Support the Publicity Products of The SADC Summit Public Lecture- Angola;
• P9/2023 Consultancy Services to Provide Rapporteuring of the Proceedings of The SADC Summit Public Lecture- Angola;
• P10/2023 Development of Peer Learning & Review Mechanism for national SADC coordination;
• P11/2023 Shadow monitoring on the extent of implementation of the SADC RAIP 2017 – 2022;
• P12/2023 Editing & Design of Eswatini’s New Industrial Policy;
• P13/2023 Capacity Building on SADC Regional Integration and Project Management for SADC National Contact Points Junior and Middle Staff;
• P14/2023 Updating and Finalising the Status of the SADC National Committees Desk Review Report;
• P15/2023 Consultancy Services to Support the Documentation of Proceedings at the SADC Integrated Regional Electronic Settlement System 10th Anniversary Celebrations;
• P16/2023 Consultancy Services to Support the Publicity Products of the SADC Integrated Regional Electronic Settlement Systems 10-year anniversary;
• P17/2023 Consultancy Services to Support the Rapporteuring of the SADC Integrated Regional Electronic Settlement Systems 10-year anniversary;
• P18/2023 Scoping Studies South Africa and Zimbabwe;
• P19/2023 Scoping Study Madagascar;
• P20/2023 SNRL II Operational Planning Workshop.
• P21 Team Retreat Facilitatior
• P22 Communication Guidelines
• P23 Lesotho National Policy on Regional Economic Integration
• P24 Scoping study and development of SA documentary
• P25 Production of SADC video podcasts
• P27 Development of a Resource Mobilisation Plan for the SNC of the Kingdom of Eswatini
• P28 Ops Manual, OP & Capacity Building Training on RI & PM - Eswatini
• P29 Communications Capacity Building in Botswana
• P30 SNRL II Team Retreat Refresher
• P31 CB& Strengthening Lesotho's SNCs - Project Management
• P33 Establishment of South Africa’s SADC National Committee
• P34 Graphic Design for Promotional Material - SADC Public Lecture in Zimbabwe
• P35 Rapportuering of the SADC Public Lecture Zimbabwe
• P36 Madagascar National Policy on SADC RI
• P37 Capacity Building & Strengthening SNC in Madagascar
• P38 CB & Training on SADC RI & PM for Zambia’s SNC staff
• P39 CB on Resource Mobilisation & Development of Resource Mobilisation Strategy in Zambia
• P40 Regional CB on Resource Mobilisation
• P41 Model Law on the Establishment of SNCs
• P42 Policy briefs on SADC-RTGS; role/significance of the SADC public lectures in promoting regional cooperation and integration in the SADC region.
• P43 Fact Sheets on SADC Protocols
• P44 Communications Strategy and Social Media Dissemination Plan for BGCIS in Botswana
• P46 RI Orientation & Induction for the SNC in Eswatini
• P47 SNRL II Operational Planning Workshop 2025
• P48 Rapporteur for Tanzania Event on SADC RAIP 2017-2022 Shadow Monitoring Report
• P49 Rapporteur for Malawi Event on SADC RAIP 2017-2022 Shadow Monitoring Report
• P50 Policy Brief, Factsheet & Press Release On he AML (Anti-Money Laundering) & CFT
• P51 Madagascar Resource Mobilisation Strategy and Action Plan
• P52 Piloting SNC Peer Learning and Review Mechanism (S-PLRM)
• P53 Establish Baseline Values on SADC Parliamentary Forum’s Operational Efficiency
• P54 Revise SADC Draft Communication, Awareness and Visibility Strategy
• P55 NSA Baseline Indicators
• P56 Interpretation Assignments
• P57 Facilitation of Consultation Workshop SNRL
• P58 Endline Perception Survey
• P60 Piloting M&E Framework for the SADC Protocol on Trade
• P61 SADC Parliamentary Forum M&E on Gender
• P62 Photography, Videography and Livestreaming _ Launch of SA's SNC
• P63 SADC PRU Comms Strategy Launch
• P64 Status of SNCs in the Member States
• P65 Training of Botswana SNC
• P69 Facilitation of SPLRM 1st Cycle
• P70 SPRLM Budget and Finance Plan
• P71 CfP Support
• P72 Facilitation of SNC Guidelines
• P73 SADC PF Publication and Dissemination
• P74 SADC PF Gender Assessment
• P75 SADC PF Mid-Term Evaluation
• P77 Review of Public Hearing
• P81 Communication Documentary Launch

The evaluation focuses on the African Development Bank’s Regional Integration Strategy for Southern Africa (SA-RISP) 2020–2026, with coverage of the period 2020–2024. Its primary purpose is to assess how far the strategy has progressed towards achieving its intended results and to provide lessons and recommendations for the design of the next regional integration strategy. The evaluation will review both lending operations, sovereign and non-sovereign, and non-lending activities such as policy dialogue, analytical work, and technical assistance.

Key objectives include examining the relevance and design of the SA-RISP as a framework for advancing regional integration, its coherence with regional and continental frameworks such as SADC, COMESA, and the AfCFTA, and its effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. The evaluation will also analyse factors that have enabled or constrained implementation, including operational, institutional, and policy challenges, as well as cross-cutting issues. Ultimately, it aims to draw out lessons learned and practical recommendations to strengthen AfDB’s future engagement in supporting regional integration in Southern Africa.

The objective of the assignment was to strengthen change and knowledge management at the SADC Secretariat through assessment of opportunities and threats to change and development of tools to implement and monitor change and knowledge management.

The purpose of the Contract was to provide technical assistance to the SADC Secretariat aimed at strengthening change management and institutional capacity for identification, storage, management and preservation of knowledge in the implementation of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) and Strategic Indicative Plan for the Organ (SIPO).

There were three result areas in which activities are implemented:

• A.
  Develop and Implement a SADC Secretariat Change Management Theory
• B.
  Develop and Implement SADC Knowledge Management Strategy (KMS) and System
• C.
  Train SADC Secretariat staff in specialized areas towards effective management

The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part of is as follows:

Under the overall authority of the Support to Peace and Security in the SADC Region (SPSS) Programme Coordinator and the Senior Officer of the SADC Politics and Diplomacy Sector, the individual consultant will undertake an assessment on the progress and challenges in building and consolidating gender sensitive social cohesion at regional and national levels.

Result 1: Assess SADC Member States’ resilience and social cohesion of local populations in conflict-affected communities and post-conflict situations at regional and national levels.

Result 2: Identify specific challenges and lessons–learned by SADC Member States regarding the promotion of resilience and social cohesion and make recommendations on addressing the challenges.

Result 3: Submit a report (both soft and hard copy) on Member States’ progress on the building and consolidation of social cohesion in conflict-affected communities, with guidelines, including the development of Regional Social Cohesion Strategy by SADC Member States.

The scope of the study is to:

 Conduct an analysis of Resilience and Social Cohesion in Conflict–affected communities in the SADC region;

 Provide effective and meaningful recommendations to SADC Member States regarding the building and consolidation of social cohesion;

 Consult with SADC Member States and SADC Secretariat staff from relevant directorates and units to secure their inputs;

 Present the draft and/or final report at technical meetings for validation.

The study will focus on all Member States. A specific focus will be adopted on 16 Member States that are affected by sexual and gender–based violence (SGBV) and conflict-affected communities who are not socially cohesive

Development of a regional consumer policy framework and model law to provide policy guidelines and facilitate development and implementation of the regional policy at national level, encourage common measures, common approaches, and common enforcement practices. The regional policy framework strengthen the network of national consumer protection authorities to promote cooperation and harmonisation of consumer regulation in the region as well as assist countries to implement consumer laws in conformity with the goals of the SADC region. The model law on consumer policy serve as a template for drafting and revising consumer legislation.

The objective of this assignment was to strengthen the SADC-EU cooperation relationship and to effectively contribute to SADC's engagement with the European Union to enhance implementation of the revised Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP).

The specific objectives of the assignment included the following:

• Engage with SADC Secretariat to provide speedy, effective and efficient quality policy reactions and strategic guidance concerning the preparation and implementation of EU financed programmes;
• Engage with SADC Secretariat to enhance the policy dialogue with the EU, especially in relation to programming and implementation of co-operation programmes;
• Engage with SADC Secretariat to enhance resource mobilization through effective use of EU instruments, regional funding initiatives and development bank financing modalities;
• Engage with SADC Secretariat to oversee the implementation of EU-funded and supported programmes;
• Engage with SADC Secretariat to strengthen SADC visibility and corporate image with the EU, through improved corporate and thematic visibility and communication strategic interventions at regional and international platforms.

The overall objective of the project was to contribute to enhancing the partnership between Government and CSOs to achieve national development goals as set in the NDP11 and Vision 2036.

The aim was to develop a more strategic and accountable framework for CSOs – Government relations, characterised by an effective participation of CSOs in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development policy, while safeguarding independence and autonomy of CSOs.

More specifically, the purpose of the assignment was to undertake an external assessment of the Botswana National NGO Policy and provide inputs into its review. According to the same NGO Policy, the review took place after five years of implementation that is April 2018.

The global objective of this assignment was to work closely with WENSA member countries to enhance their ability to collaborate amongst themselves to combat cross-border wildlife crime.

The specific objective was to provide technical support to the provisional Secretariat to formally establish the WENSA by coordinating preparation of and endorsement by member countries of institutional foundation documents. Subsequent to the network’s institutionalization, the Technical

Advisor shall guide the WENSA beyond the design to the operational phase.