21/08/2026
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Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) and the Engineers Registration Board Botswana (ERB) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration in engineering education, qualifications assurance and professional standards through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The partnership provides a framework for collaboration in quality assurance, standards alignment, information sharing, and strengthening the quality of engineering education and professional competence. It also seeks to strengthen the connection between education and professional practice, ensuring that engineering programmes remain relevant to industry needs and professional expectations.
Speaking during the engagement, BQA Acting CEO Mr Ofentse Disang highlighted the importance of closer collaboration in strengthening quality assurance and aligning institutional processes. The discussions further emphasised the need to bridge the gap between the knowledge and skills acquired through education and training and the competencies required in the workplace.
The collaboration is expected to contribute to enhanced professional competence, greater industry confidence, improved graduate employability, infrastructure development and public safety, while strengthening the relationship between education, industry and professional practice.
The two institutions will now focus on translating the MoU into practical interventions through technical engagements, information sharing, alignment of quality assurance and professional standards, and regular coordination meetings. These engagements will help sustain the partnership, monitor progress and address emerging issues.
The signing marks the enhancement of an important strategic partnership aimed at narrowing the gap between what is taught, what industry requires and what the engineering profession expects.
Through this partnership, BQA and ERB are reaffirming their commitment to quality, relevance and confidence in engineering education and professional standards in Botswana.
