The Green Value Chain Development for Job Creation Programme, implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and financed by the European Union (EU), invites expressions of interest from businesses and other actors operating in Botswana’s horticulture and ecotourism sectors.
The programme seeks to identify and select eligible enterprises and value-chain participants for capacity-building and job-creation activities. It aims to strengthen green businesses, improve market access and support inclusive economic growth, with particular emphasis on creating opportunities for women and young people.
The opportunity is intended for legally registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Botswana, including businesses involved in horticultural production, ecotourism, tourism services and related value chains.
Funding and Support
Selected entities will benefit from the programme’s capacity-building and job-creation activities.
The programme focuses on supporting business development and strengthening the contribution of eligible enterprises to employment creation, income generation, productivity, market access and sustainable business practices.
Note: No direct grant amount, individual financial award or funding allocation per business is specified in the Expression of Interest.
Purpose and Objectives
The programme aims to:
- Promote job creation and income generation in Botswana’s horticulture and ecotourism sectors.
- Strengthen the capacity and competitiveness of enterprises operating within the targeted value chains.
- Improve market access, productivity and value addition.
- Encourage green and sustainable business practices.
- Expand economic participation and opportunities for women, young people and local communities.
Priority Areas or Scope of Work
The opportunity focuses on businesses and other actors operating within or directly supporting:
- Horticulture: Enterprises involved in horticultural production and related value-chain activities.
- Ecotourism: Tourism operators, community-based tourism enterprises and businesses providing related services.
- Green business development: Enterprises with potential to strengthen sustainable business practices, productivity and value addition.
- Inclusive economic development: Businesses that contribute to job creation and economic opportunities for women, youth and local communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a legally registered small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Botswana.
- Operate in one or more of the eligible geographic areas specified below.
- Operate within or directly support the ecotourism or horticulture value chain.
- Demonstrate potential to contribute to job creation, income generation, market access, productivity, value addition and/or green and sustainable business practices.
- Be willing and able to participate actively in programme activities.
- Be able to provide information required for programme monitoring and results measurement.
Priority will be given to women- and youth-owned or led enterprises, community-based enterprises, rural businesses, and enterprises that create economic opportunities for women, young people and local communities.
Geographic Scope
Eligible businesses must operate in one or more of the following areas in Botswana:
- Greater Gaborone
- Kweneng
- Kgatleng
- NorthWest
- Okavango Panhandle
- Chobe
- Nata
- Makgadikgadi
- Selebi Phikwe
- Bobirwa
- Kgalagadi
Important Dates
Application deadline: 30 October 2026
Application Process
Interested businesses should complete the official Expression of Interest questionnaire online before the closing date.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and provide the information required in the questionnaire.
For enquiries, contact BotswanaGVC@intracen.org.
Industry / Sector
Horticulture; ecotourism; green business development; sustainable tourism; SME development.
Click HERE for the application form.