As part of its social responsibility, CAR continued its support of La Modimo Charity Centre that assists vulnerable school children with uniforms and food hampers. Recently, the charity built a house for a needy family.
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CAR co-facilitate WaterNet training course
CAR will co-facilitate the WaterNet training course in “Financing of Water Infrastructure” in Johannesburg (10-13 April).
Visit to IHE-Delft
Jaap Arntzen visited IHE-Delft, The Netherlands, to discuss possible collaboration between CAR and IHE-Delft in the areas of SEEA Water Accounting & Water Accounting Plus, research and training.
Attended panel discussion in Geneva, Switzerland
Jaap Arnten attended a panel discussion in Geneva, Switzerland, organised by the Centre for Finance and Development on the occasion of the launch of the World Bank report “The Changing Wealth of Nations 2018: Building a Sustainable Future”. The report is closely linked with the World Bank’s WAVES partnership programme, in which Botswana participates.
Annual CAR staff family event
On 21st December 2017, CAR staff and family went to Bakhurutse Cultural Lodge to learn more about cultural traditions and food and visited San rock painting in nearby Manyana village (see location below). It was fun to socialize after a busy year and to realise that there is always more to learn about Botswana’s rich […]
International recognition for Centre for Applied Research
CAR’s work in the area of environmental/ sustainable development policies is internationally recognized. The Lauder Institute of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania (USA) has ranked CAR 50th leading environmental policy think tank in the world in 2016 (out of 95 global think tanks) and 5th in Africa. For more information please visit; http://repository.upenn.edu/think_tanks.