weighted score 2.8 · nine dimensions
Country Risk Profile
Botswana
Sourcing risk, regulatory exposure and audit intelligence for Botswana-origin supply chains.
Forced & child labour
2
No TVPRA listings. Low baseline forced labour risk. Labour market small and relatively well-regulated.
Worker rights & FOA
3
Freedom of association permitted. Independent trade unions operate. Labour rights framework functional. Democratic governance supports worker protections.
OHS & audit transparency
3
Mining sector OHS standards regulated. Audit access available. Third-party audit infrastructure limited but government transparency is high.
Food & product safety
3
EU-approved beef abattoirs demonstrate high food safety standards. Veterinary controls meet EU import requirements. Limited processed food export base.
Environmental & regulatory
3
Strong environmental governance. Wildlife conservation well-managed. No major EUDR-linked commodity exports. Low deforestation risk.
Governance & anti-corruption
3
TI CPI 55 — best in Africa. Oldest continuous democracy. UDC won 2024 election — peaceful democratic transition. Corruption risk low.
Tariff & preferential access
3
SADC EPA provides preferential EU tariff access. SACU membership gives regional market access. Terms favourable but not fully duty-free.
Non-tariff barriers
2
Minimal non-tariff barriers. Kimberley Process compliance for diamonds. EU veterinary approval for beef. Regulatory environment transparent.
Supply chain traceability
3
Diamond traceability well-established via Kimberley Process and De Beers partnership. Beef traceability meets EU standards. Other sectors limited.
Labour & Governance
Labour & Governance
- TVPRA status
- No major TVPRA listings for Botswana. The country has no goods listed on the US Department of Labor List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor, reflecting low baseline forced labour risk.
- Governance
- TI CPI score of 55 gives Botswana a Governance score of 3 — the strongest in Africa. Africa's oldest continuous democracy (since 1966) with peaceful UDC election victory in 2024 demonstrating mature democratic transition.
- Kimberley Process
- Botswana is a founding member of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for rough diamonds. Full compliance with KP requirements. Diamond supply chain traceability is well-established through the Debswana partnership with De Beers.
Trade Access & Regulatory
Trade Access & Regulatory
- SADC EPA
- Botswana benefits from the SADC Economic Partnership Agreement with the EU, providing preferential tariff access. Tariff score of 3 reflects favourable but not duty-free terms across all product categories.
- EU-approved beef
- Botswana operates EU-approved beef abattoirs — one of very few African countries with this status. Stringent veterinary controls and traceability meet EU food safety import requirements.
- Regulatory environment
- Transparent regulatory framework with strong rule of law. Contract enforcement and property rights are reliable by African standards. Minimal non-tariff barriers for compliant exporters.