There are so many ESG-related publications and developments that
it is hard to keep abreast of them all. For this reason, HSF
publishes a monthly tracker of ESG-related publications and
developments, with a primary focus on developments that may be of
most interest to or impact our clients in the Southern African
Development Community, be they corporates, asset managers or asset
owners.
If you have any ESG-related questions, please get in touch with
your usual contact at HSF who will be able to direct you as
appropriate.
This issue covers the period from 1 to 30 June 2023.
BOTSWANA
16 June 2023
It has been reported that the World Bank Board of
Directors approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) to the
Government of Botswana, aimed at supporting reforms to stimulate
inclusive, resilient and low-carbon growth following the combined
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global food, energy and
climate shocks. The USD 150 million Economic Resilience and