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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Botswana The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a political foundation in Germany committed to social democracy

In Botswana, our main objectives are the support of major institutional and political reforms that would foster the democratic stability in the country, promote the involvement of Non-State-Actors in shaping policy and democracy and strengthen civic participation in political decision-making processes. These processes aid in creating an environment for a comprehensive and expanded political and social public sphere.

19/10/2026

📣 Democracy depends on participation that goes beyond elections.

Noxolo Bhengu, Deputy International Secretary at the Congress of South African Trade Union, highlights the importance of including women, young people, workers and people in the informal economy, while strengthening public understanding of how democratic institutions can work for citizens.

FES Trade Union Competence Centre Sub-Saharan Africa - TUCC

Call for Poems: Gaborone Democracy Lab 2026 Theme: Democratic institutions must deliver again!3The youth demographic div...
16/10/2026

Call for Poems: Gaborone Democracy Lab 2026

Theme:
Democratic institutions must deliver again!3The youth demographic dividend and its urgency in the renewal of democracy

Are you a young poet or spoken-word artist? We invite creative submissions that question, challenge, reflect on or reimagine the connection between youth and democracy in Africa.

Who can apply?
• Batswana poets and spoken-word artists
• Aged 18–35
• Based in Botswana

Submit:
• An original poem incl. title, max. 2 pages
• A 3–5 minute video performance
• English, Setswana or both
• Name, age, contacts
• 50-100 words biography

Deadline: 16 October 2026

Submit via WhatsApp: +267 76 538 565

Environmental governance works when those closest to the issues have a voice in shaping the solutions.An Environmental M...
14/10/2026

Environmental governance works when those closest to the issues have a voice in shaping the solutions.

An Environmental Management Model Law presents an opportunity to strengthen how Botswana responds to the relationship between people, natural resources, development and climate change. But good legislation cannot be developed in isolation.
It requires dialogue across Parliament, civil society and communities and space for local knowledge and lived experience to inform the policies and laws that shape our environment.

In Maun, this conversation brought legislative priorities closer to the realities of communities whose livelihoods and futures are closely connected to Botswana’s natural resources.

From participation to policy. From local knowledge to stronger legislation.

This work is part of Bridging the GAP: Governance, Oversight and Legislative Collaboration between Civil Society and Parliament, implemented by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Botswana (FES) Botswana Centre for Public Integrity , with support from the Parliament of Botswana and co-funded by the European Union in Botswana.

12/10/2026

Democratic institutions must deliver. But what does that look like?

Building the knowledge, skills and confidence people need to participate, engage institutions and shape public decisions.

Kefentse Mkhari reflects on what investing in people through meaningful capacitation could look like.

Stronger democratic institutions also depend on equipping the people who make democracy work.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung South Africa

09/10/2026

Rethinking democracy from a social democratic perspective.

As societies become more digital and political engagement takes new forms, democracy must respond to changing expectations around participation, representation, inclusion and accountability.

Hon. Armand Zorn , a Member of the German Bundestag and Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician, said the changing relationship between citizens and democratic institutions raises an important question: how do we ensure democracy continues to give people meaningful opportunities to shape the decisions that affect their lives in the digital age?

At the Gaborone Democracy Lab, Hon. Zorn reflected on what this changing democratic landscape means for political institutions and for a new generation of citizensin Africa.

If democracy is to remain meaningful, perhaps we need to rethink not only how people participate, but how participation translates into influence.

For years, young people have been described as the leaders of tomorrow. 👥 Yet they are already citizens, voters, worker...
07/10/2026

For years, young people have been described as the leaders of tomorrow.
👥 Yet they are already citizens, voters, workers, organisers and community leaders today.
The democratic question is, therefore, not simply how to prepare young people for future leadership, but whether institutions give them meaningful opportunities to influence decisions now.
The question is: Are our democratic institutions giving them enough space to shape decisions, too? Let us know in the comments.

Call for Poems: Gaborone Democracy Lab 2026 Theme: Democratic institutions must deliver again!The youth demographic divi...
02/10/2026

Call for Poems: Gaborone Democracy Lab 2026

Theme:
Democratic institutions must deliver again!
The youth demographic dividend and its urgency in the renewal of democracy

Are you a young poet or spoken-word artist? We invite creative submissions that question, challenge, reflect on or reimagine the connection between youth and democracy in Africa.

Who can participate?
• Batswana poets and spoken-word artists
• Aged 18–35
• Based in Botswana

Submit:
• An original poem incl. title, max. 2 pages
• A 3–5 minute video performance
• English, Setswana or both
• Name, age, contacts
• 50-100 words biography

Deadline: 16 October 2026
Submit via WhatsApp: +267 76 538 565

Selected poets may be invited to perform at the Gaborone Democracy Lab 2026. Winner will be announced on 30th October 2026.

30/09/2026

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THE FUTURE OF BOTSWANA!Congratulations to Bonolo Phukula, winner of our call on Botswana at 60: What new models can be ...
29/09/2026

THE FUTURE OF BOTSWANA!

Congratulations to Bonolo Phukula, winner of our call on Botswana at 60: What new models can be used to organize democratic institutions that can deliver and are representative?

🎙️ Catch this conversation on Gabz FM!
In partnership with Gabz-FM and Botswana Council of NGOs

Climate Justice for Botswana's FutureClimate change is no longer a distant challenge it is already affecting our communi...
25/09/2026

Climate Justice for Botswana's Future

Climate change is no longer a distant challenge it is already affecting our communities through drought, water insecurity and changing weather patterns.

As Botswana prepares for the future, the transition towards a greener economy presents both challenges and opportunities.

A Just Transition means ensuring that environmental action also creates jobs, protects workers and leaves no community behind.

The future economy must be sustainable, inclusive and resilient.

Climate justice is social justice.

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Plot 5261
Gaborone

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Monday 07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30
Thursday 07:30 - 16:30
Friday 07:30 - 14:00

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