Botswana could unlock billions of dollars from wildlife, rangelands, water and natural assets as the diamond-dependent economy seeks sources of growth and financing.
African Development Bank estimates Botswana’s natural capital at $116 billion as of 2020, although the figure reflects the value of natural assets over time, rather than money available for public spending.
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