'To conduct high quality economic research and analysis comparable to best international standards'

The Research Department is responsible for providing relevant and timely policy advice to both the senior management of the Bank and other stakeholders. In particular, this is with respect to monetary and exchange rate policy and financial sector development, but also covers other areas of interest to the Bank.

Analysis is underpinned by professional research and relevant analysis of developments in the Botswana economy, especially regarding inflation. The Department supports effective policy communication through the publication of relevant research and the collection and dissemination of economic and financial statistics, especially in the areas of monetary statistics and balance of payments.

To support its work, the Department maintains relevant external contacts, including the Botswana Government, other central banks and international financial institutions. The Department further benefits technical assistance provided by various international organisations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The Department is headed by a Director, supported by two Deputy Directors with responsibilities, respectively, for monetary policy and forecasting, and general economics and statistics.

Director:
Dr K S Masalila

Personal Assistant:
Ms M Banda
Tel: (267) 3606355
Fax: (267) 3909016
E-mail: bandam@bob.bw

Secretary:
Ms K Tembo

Deputy Directors: 
Mr M Wright
Vacant