Positioning the University of Botswana Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Abstract

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are recognised as important stakeholders in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Public HEIs require adequate funding to produce world-class graduates and carry out quality research and innovation activities. This chapter discusses the role the University of Botswana in achieving SDGs, specifically SDG4 and SDG17 in Botswana. Further, it examines the interventions that are needed to ensure that the University of Botswana succeeds in its developmental mission. It recognises that the University of Botswana as the only fully developed HIE in the country has a competitive advantage over any other tertiary institution in Botswana. The chapter concludes that the University of Botswana should leverage the competitive edge it has to effectively contribute towards meeting SDGs.