A delegation from Botswana’s public investments sector on 25th February 2026 visited Makerere University’s Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence to benchmark its sustainable training model and draw lessons from Uganda’s well-established Public Investment Management (PIM) framework.

The team, composed of specialists in public investments, is exploring ways to strengthen capacity within Botswana’s public sector institutions. The delegation underscored the importance of structured and sustainable capacity-building programmes, noting that effective public investment management is central to driving national development and ensuring value for money in public projects.

During the engagement, the Botswana team sought to understand the Centre’s operational model, including how it designs and delivers training programmes that remain impactful over time. Particular interest was placed on the Centre’s approach to sustainable training delivery, the documentation of challenges and successes, and mechanisms used to ensure that public officers acquire long-term, practical skills that translate into improved project planning, appraisal, and implementation.

The visiting delegation commended Uganda’s commitment to institutionalizing PIM training and emphasized that cross-country learning is vital for strengthening public financial management systems across Africa. They observed that Uganda’s experience offers practical insights into building a resilient and responsive PIM framework anchored in continuous professional development.

As part of their recommendations, the delegation proposed the introduction of a hybrid training model to enhance accessibility for international participants. Under this approach, the theoretical components of PIM courses would be delivered online, allowing participants to engage remotely from Botswana and other countries. This would then be followed by in-person sessions in Uganda focused on hands-on, experiential learning at the Centre.

According to the delegation, such a model would significantly reduce travel costs and time while preserving the value of face-to-face practical training. The hybrid approach would also provide flexibility for busy public officers, enabling them to balance professional responsibilities with structured learning.

The visit further strengthened regional collaboration and reaffirmed the role of Uganda’s Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence as a hub for capacity development in public investment management across the continent.