Revenue Statistics Africa: Key findings for Botswana

The tax-to-GDP ratio in Botswana decreased by 1.8 percentage points from 14.0% in 2016 to 12.2% in 2017. In comparison, the average for the 26 African countries in Revenue Statistics in Africa 2019 remained at 17.2% over the same period.

Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes: Botswana 2019 (Second Round) - Peer Review Report on the Exchange of Information on Request

Botswana joins the Inclusive Framework on BEPS

Botswana has become the 99th jurisdiction to join the Inclusive Framework on BEPS (“IF”) and will participate on an equal footing in the BEPS Project as an Associate.

Botswana African Economic Outlook 2017

The economy recovered in 2016 to 2.9%, driven by the rebound in the global diamond market. Growth prospects remain favourable but crucially depend on continued rebound in the global diamond market, improved reliability in electricity and water supply, as well as reforms.

Tax Inspectors Without Borders making significant progress

Significant progress has been made by an international programme designed to enhance developing countries’ ability to bolster domestic revenue collection through strengthening of tax audit capacities.

New Global Forum peer reviews highlight ever-increasing compliance with tax transparency standards

The world’s leading forum on tax transparency published 10 new peer review reports today, pointing to ever-increasing compliance with the internationally-recognised standards to curb tax evasion through the exchange of information.

Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Peer Reviews: Botswana 2016 - Phase 2: Implementation of the Standard in Practice

Botswana - African Economic Outlook 2015

Botswana’s economy has recovered from the global economic crisis. Real GDP registered robust growth in 2013, underpinned by buoyant activity in the mining sector, particularly diamond production, in spite of bottlenecks in the power and water sectors.

Africa: making growth more inclusive hinges on unlocking potential of local economies, says the African Economic Outlook 2015

With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, modernising local economies will be vital to make the continent more competitive and to increase people’s living standards, according to the African Economic Outlook 2015, released at the African Development Bank Group’s 50th Annual Meetings.

Botswana - OECD Investment Policy Review

This report examines Botswana's achievements in developing an open and transparent investment regime and its efforts to reduce restrictions on international investment.