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                               SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC
                                  INFORMATION NOTICE (DIN)

 Country                       Botswana
 Initiation Date               March 17, 2014

1. The Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) presents a timely and evidence-based assessment of the
constraints a country has to address and the opportunities it can embrace to accelerate progress toward the
goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity in a sustainable way. Spurring poverty
reduction and inclusive growth will be central themes of the SCD analysis, with concerted attention to issues
of sustainability. The SCD draws upon all available information and, where necessary, involves new
analysis.

2. The WBG has initiated preparation of a Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD). Consultations will be
undertaken with interested stakeholders. For more information, please see contacts below.

3. Contacts:

WB Country Director: Asad Alam
Title: Country Director
Tel: +27 82 573 5220
Email: aalam@worldbank.org
Location: Pretoria, South Africa

WB Country Contact: Elene Imnadze
Title: Resident Representative
Tel: +267 310 5465
Email: eimnadze@worldbank.org
Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Team Leader (WB): Thomas Farole
Title: Senior Economist
Tel: +1 202 473 7818
Email: tfarole@worldbank.org
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Team Leader (IFC): Eric Soubeiga
Title: Investment Officer
Tel: +27 11 731 3099
Email: ESoubeiga@ifc.org
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Team Leader (MIGA): Stephan Dreyhaupt
Title: Program Manager
Tel: +1 202 458 0645
Email: sdreyhaupt@worldbank.org
Location: Washington, DC, USA
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