Impact of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine crisis on micro small and medium-size enterprises(MSMEs)in Botswana

Abstract

This study is a deliverable between SRO-SA, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Business Council and members of the SADC Business Council in Botswana, namely Business Botswana and Botswana Exporters and Importers Association. The objective of the study country report is to provide highlights of how MSMEs in Botswana are harnessing technology, innovation, and regional integration agreements to mitigate the impact of COVID19 and the Russia-Ukraine crisis on their performance. Among others, the study report is expected to contribute towards emerging literature that analyses post-COVID-19 and Russia Ukraine crisis recovery strategies for MSMEs in the SADC region and Africa at large. Furthermore, the report is aimed at providing information necessary for mitigating the economic and social impact of COVID-19 and facilitate the contribution of MSMEs to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This country study forms part of a series of 11 country studies, covering the 11 member states of ECA SRO-SA, which will culminate in the production of a regional report that will summarize key findings and policy recommendations at country and sub-regional level within SADC.