Botswana, the world’s prime producer by worth of diamonds, has struggled to diversify its financial system. The BDP’s growth technique focuses on growing agricultural output and mineral processing, in keeping with its manifesto.

Masisi got here to energy in 2018 by way of a deliberate transition after his predecessor Ian Khama served the utmost 10 years in workplace. He then saved the job after a 2019 ballot wherein the BDP gained 38 out of 57 contested seats.