The Monetary Policy Report for October 2023 has been released. The Report is attached below:
The Monetary Policy Report (MPR) outlines the economic analysis and inflation trends and projections used by the Monetary Policy Committee to implement the monetary policy path chosen for the period as stated in the Monetary Policy Statement, as well as review policy performance for prior year. It is, therefore, the channel through which the Bank of Botswana (the Bank) informs the public about the conduct of monetary policy on a regular basis, buttressing pursuit of transparency and accountability and anchoring expectations of a low, predictable and sustainable levels of inflation.
The MPR is produced three times a year, following the meetings of the Monetary Policy Committee; in April, August and December of each year.