Vision, Mission and Objectives

A trusted steward of the financial system - advancing stability and contributing to inclusive growth and economic prosperity. To safeguard price and financial stability, strengthen trust in the national currency and payment systems and promote inclusive and sustainable economic development through sound policy, regulation and strategic advice. As set out in section 4 of the Bank of Botswana Act (Cap 55:01, section 4) as read with the Bank of Botswana (Amendment) Act, 2022 , section 3, the Bank has the following principal objectives: (1) first and foremost, the primary objective of the Bank shall be to achieve and maintain domestic price stability. (2) Subject to subsection (1), the Bank shall contribute to the stability of the financial system and foster and maintain a stable, sound and competitive market-based financial system. (3) Without prejudice to subsections (1) and (2) above, the Bank shall support national economic development goals. (4) In the attainment of the objectives set out in this section, the Bank shall have and may exercise all the powers generally conferred upon a central bank.