Transcript Presentation on BOCCIM

Botswana Confederation of
Commerce Industry and
Manpower
BOCCIM
Vision & Mission
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To be the Voice of Business, driving the
process of sustainable economic and social
development and the promotion of good
governance
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Advocacy, representation and provision of
services to members
Who do we Represent
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Independent private sector body representing
business across all sectors of the economy
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2300 members in our data base
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Funded by membership subscriptions and other
income generations activities
Role of BOCCIM - Advocacy
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Influencing Government Policy through
engagement in Constructive Dialogue - HLCC,
SLCC & LLCC
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Advocate for the creation of a business friendly
environment in the country
Role of BOCCIM - Representation
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Represent private sector interest and articulate
the views of business in various policy making
bodies at various levels.
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Ensure that private sector has representation in
the different committees set up by government.
Role of BOCCIM – Membership
Services & BENEFITS
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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
…Role of BOCCIM – Membership
Services & BENEFITS
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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
… Role of BOCCIM – Membership
Services & BENEFITS
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Information sharing with members through an
interactive email system – opportunities, updates
on licensing, acts, policies etc
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Media partners
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Mmegi – Business Diary Magazine, Duma FM,
Mining & Energy Online Bulletin
Relationship with Government
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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.
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Sectoral LCC: Chaired by the Minister, this
forum addresses private sector problems at a
lower level than the HLCC.
Relationship with Government continued
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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.
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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.
Relationship with Government continued
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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.
International Relations
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Member of the International Organisation of
Employers & Private Sector representative in
the ILO
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Member of the Pan African Employers
Confederation
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Have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
with the India Merchants Chamber / Thailand –
2012 with the National Black Chamber of
Commerce
Achievements
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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)
Achievements Contd.
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E-commerce & e-gov strategy (online booking and
interactive marketing)
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PSDS aims at spearheading diversification &
development & growth of the economy through
increased investments, and promotes foreign direct
investment and joint partnerships.
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BOCCIM addressing these challenges through strategy/
policy reform or proposals.
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
Events Contd
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BOCCIM Golf Day
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Full day golf tournament, and prize giving dinner
High level event, target mix of public and private sector
high-flyers
Annual Dinner
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Networking dinner for members, public sector, attended
by prominent business leaders, Ministers, PS’s. Guest
Speakers from around the world
Events
Events
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
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