Local economic consultancy firm Econsult has identified several state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as prime candidates for privatisation arguing that strategic reforms could enhance efficiency and economic growth.
According to Econsult, the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL) tops the list, with economists recommending that the government sell its 51% stake to fully privatise the company. They suggest that international investment should be encouraged to increase competitiveness in the telecommunications sector.
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