News Date : 24 March, 2025

Exciting Partnership Announcement: BUAN & GIS PLAN Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoA)Signed

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We are pleased to announce that today, the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GIS PLAN, a leading consultancy firm specializing in urban, rural, and regional planning, as well as GIS, environmental management, eco-tourism, and more.

This partnership marks the beginning of a dynamic collaboration aimed at fostering development and innovation in Botswana, SADC, and across Africa. The MoU sets a framework for both institutions to work together on a range of joint activities, from academic and business partnerships to research, technology, and capacity building.

Key Areas of Cooperation Include:

*Academic and business partnerships across SADC and Africa

*Staff and student mobility programs

*Joint research and development initiatives

*Technology and innovation collaboration, including patent development

*Creation of joint academic programs at all levels

*Capacity building in human resources, technology, and infrastructure

Additionally, we are excited to announce that this MoU will be supported by a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), which outlines specific initiatives, including:

*Capacity building in the Industrial Hemp Agro-Industry

*Collaborative research on industrial hemp applications

*Joint seminars, conferences, and public lectures on industrial hemp

*Development of academic programs in hemp agriculture and policy

*Knowledge transfer and expertise development

*Policy and regulatory framework development

Professor Ketlhatlogile Mosepele, during the signing ceremony, emphasized that this partnership will not only enrich BUAN's academic and research capacity but will also create more opportunities for our graduates in both local and global job markets. Through this collaboration, we aim to significantly contribute to the growth of Botswana's agriculture and natural resource sectors, ultimately benefiting both BUAN graduates and the wider community.

This partnership demonstrates our commitment to enhancing program delivery, advancing research, and increasing business growth opportunities for all involved. We look forward to a successful and impactful collaboration.

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