SPEDU has been set up to spearhead strategies geared towards economic development diversification in the SPEDU Region through the sectors of tourism, agribusiness and manufacturing.
SPEDU was established following a study on diversification that was commissioned through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED) funded by the European Union. The study recommended the establishment of a Unit to coordinate the regeneration programme for Selebi Phikwe. The Unit was established, domiciled under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development through a presidential directive. The Unit then evolved into a Regional economic development agency with the expansion of the mandate to the hinterland of Selebi Phikwe specifically to the areas of Bobirwa, Tswapong North, Mmadinare - Sefhophe. Further to this transformation, the agency was registered as a Company limited by guarantee in the year 2012, under the name SPEDU, wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Botswana.
In 2013 the Company became fully operational under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), an alignment that was eminent in view of the mandate of the Company and its operations.
The establishment of SPEDU was prompted by the need to diversify the economy from mining and mining operations into other sectors that can sustain the economy of the town with sustainable employment and industries.
We are based in Selebi Phikwe, Meriting Industrial, plot 12384, (behind Jumbo Warehouse) or at 2RGC+HC2. Please visit our "Contact Us" Page for further guidance.
Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Tourism, Services and Strategic Infrastructure Development.
SPEDU is made up of five (5) constituencies; Selebi Phikwe (East and West), Mmadinare, Tswapong North and Bobirwa.
No. SPEDU does not provide funding to clients. However, we only offer facilitation which is in line with our mandate. SPEDU entices its investors with the investment incentives that were approved by the Government for the SPEDU Region.
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