The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) comprises of the Governor and Deputy Governors, as well as heads of departments responsible for economic research and treasury. Furthermore, there shall be four persons appointed by the Minister, who are not employees of the Bank and are knowledgeable and experienced in the relevant function of the MPC. The committee is responsible for the formulation of the monetary policy for the Bank.  

 

The MPC meets approximately every two months although, if required by circumstances, additional meetings can be convened. Shortly after each meeting, the Bank issues a press release informing the public of both the Committee's decision regarding the Monetary Policy Rate (MoPR) and the reasons behind it.

 

The MPC meetings for 2024 are scheduled as follows:

 

22 February 2024

26 April 2024

13 June 2024

22 August 2024

31 October 2024

December 2024 

BANK OF BOTSWANA'S MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE

Governor
Governor
Deputy Governor
Deputy Governor
Research & Financial Stability
Financial Markets
External Member
External Member
External Member