Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower BOCCIM

1. Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and ManpowerBOCCIM

2. Vision & Mission • To be the Voice of Business, driving the process of sustainable economic and social development and the promotion of good governance • Advocacy, representation and provision of services to members

3. Who do we Represent • Independent private sector body representing business across all sectors of the economy • 2300 members in our data base • Funded by membership subscriptions and other income generations activities

4. Role of BOCCIM - Advocacy • Influencing Government Policy through engagement in Constructive Dialogue - HLCC, SLCC & LLCC • Advocate for the creation of a business friendly environment in the country

5. Role of BOCCIM - Representation • Represent private sector interest and articulate the views of business in various policy making bodies at various levels. • Ensure that private sector has representation in the different committees set up by government.

6. Role of BOCCIM – Membership Services & BENEFITS • Company recognition through membership to a professional and well respected business organization • Labour Relations advise • Training- discounted customized in house courses • Management Advice • Benefits card – discounts with affiliates

7. …Role of BOCCIM – Membership Services & BENEFITS Advocacy – work permits, premises, community beneficial business setup Access to trade mission/ delegation visists Networking opportunities through business meetings and events designed for our members Newsletter targeted at members only enlisting up to date information and business opportunities

8. …Role of BOCCIM – Membership Services & BENEFITS • Information sharing with members through an interactive email system – opportunities, updates on licensing, acts, policies etc • Media partners • Mmegi – Business Diary Magazine, Duma FM, Mining & Energy Online Bulletin

9. Relationship with Government • High Level Consultative Council (HLCC): Chaired by His Excellency the President, this body meets twice a year to discuss issues of mutual benefit to both private sector and government. Resolves any concerns that may be tabled by business. • Sectoral LCC: Chaired by the Minister, this forum addresses private sector problems at a lower level than the HLCC.

10. Relationship with Government - continued • National Business Conference: A biennial forum which brings together private sector, government and civil society to discuss the challenges faced by the economy. Resolutions reached at this conference are acted upon by government through pronouncements in the National Budget. • Rural Development Council; An important body that looks at how developments can be efficiently made in the rural areas to amongst others curb the rural urban migration, attract investment to the rural areas, in which BOCCIM is an important member.

11. Relationship with Government - continued • Business Councils: These represent private sector at the local level. With 15 of these in the major centres in the country, BOCCIM is able to keep its finger on the mood and pulse of the economy enabling necessary interventions to be made.

12. International Relations • Member of the International Organisation of Employers & Private Sector representative in the ILO • Member of the Pan African Employers Confederation • Have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the India Merchants Chamber / Thailand – 2012 with the National Black Chamber of Commerce

13. Achievements • Immigration Reforms – Point Based System • Tax Reform • Liberalization of Exchange Control • Initiated the Privatisation Study • SMME Policy resulting in the establishment of BEDIA, CEDA, LEA. • Citizen Economic Empowerment Debate • Business and Economic Advisory Council • E-commerce & e-gov strategy (online booking and interactive marketing)

14. Achievements Contd. E-commerce & e-gov strategy (online booking and interactive marketing) PSDS aims at spearheading diversification & development & growth of the economy through increased investments, and promotes foreign direct investment and joint partnerships. BOCCIM addressing these challenges through strategy/ policy reform or proposals.

15. Events Sector AGM’s | Business Council Meetings| Budget Review Dinners | Youth Expo | Women’s Power Breakfast Seminar | Leadership Dialogue | Secretaries Convention | Supervisors Forum | Northern Trade Fair | PR Professional Seminar | BOCCIM Golf Day | Entrepreneurs Symposium | Fashion Shows | Annual Dinners | Survivor exercise challenge

17. Events Contd • BOCCIM Golf Day • Full day golf tournament, and prize giving dinner • High level event, target mix of public and private sector high-flyers • Annual Dinner • Networking dinner for members, public sector, attended by prominent business leaders, Ministers, PS’s. Guest Speakers from around the world

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20. Talk to us! P.O. Box 432, Gaborone, Botswana Tel: 395-3459 | Fax: 397-3142 | Office Cell: 71250086 LinkedIn: Friends of BOCCIM | www.boccim.co.bw boccim.publicrelations Boccim Botswana BOCCIMPR