The National Strategy Office (NSO) is mandated to coordinate the development and implementation of national strategies through research, management, monitoring and evaluation of sectoral strategies. It started operating in 2010 as an action item of the Botswana Excellence Strategy and operates under the Office of the President.The goal of NSO is to facilitate the growth of a vibrant economy through the provision of strategic guidance in the conception and implementation of Government policies, programs and initiatives. It has been pivotal in offering strategic guidance to the government through the High-Level Consultative Council (HLCC) and the Economic Committee of Cabinet (ECC). NSO also collaborates with other government bodies and promotes partnerships between government, private sector and non-state actors.NSO is currently leading in the development and implementation of the National Monitoring & Evaluations System (NMES) and facilitates Ministerial Performance Reviews (MPRs). It also coordinates the development and implementation of the National Cluster Strategy for diversification of exports and the economy of which the three strategies of Beef, Tourism and Finance & Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (F&KIBS) strategies are complete. The strategies have been handed to relevant entities (Ministries) for implementation while Diamond Beneficiation and Small Stock strategies are to be developed.NSO also played a very significant role in the development of the Vision 2036 Framework to facilitate the country's long-term development priorities. It currently serves as a secretariat for the National Transformation Strategy team which is mandated to develop a strategy and roadmap for Botswana's transformation agenda.The above are excerpts from www.gov.bw about the role of National Strategy OfficeQUESTION 1 [20 MARKS]a. Identify the three (3) advantages of strategic planning using NSO examples to illustrate yourunderstanding. (6 marksb. As a Strategy Manager at the Kweneng District, you’ve been tasked to implement the Thuo Letlotlo strategy, justify the five (5) steps of the process. (10 marks)Hint: Your role is to Translate Strategic Plans into Action Plansc. Efficiency and Quality are two of the four (4) building blocks of competitive advantage. State and defend how the two stated above, will support the country to propel the Small stock / Thuo Letlotlo strategy. (4 marks) .
The National Strategy Office (NSO) is mandated to coordinate the development and
implementation of national strategies through research, management, monitoring and evaluation
of sectoral strategies. It started operating in 2010 as an action item of the Botswana Excellence
Strategy and operates under the Office of the President.
The goal of NSO is to facilitate the growth of a vibrant economy through the provision of strategic
guidance in the conception and implementation of Government policies, programs and initiatives.
It has been pivotal in offering strategic guidance to the government through the High-Level
Consultative Council (HLCC) and the Economic Committee of Cabinet (ECC). NSO also
collaborates with other government bodies and promotes
private sector and non-state actors.
NSO is currently leading in the development and implementation of the National Monitoring &
Evaluations System (NMES) and facilitates Ministerial Performance Reviews (MPRs). It also
coordinates the development and implementation of the National Cluster Strategy for
diversification of exports and the economy of which the three strategies of Beef, Tourism and
Finance & Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (F&KIBS) strategies are complete. The
strategies have been handed to relevant entities (Ministries) for implementation while Diamond
Beneficiation and Small Stock strategies are to be developed.
NSO also played a very significant role in the development of the Vision 2036 Framework to
facilitate the country's long-term development priorities. It currently serves as a secretariat for the
National Transformation Strategy team which is mandated to develop a strategy and roadmap for
Botswana's transformation agenda.
The above are excerpts from www.gov.bw about the role of National Strategy Office
QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS]
a. Identify the three (3) advantages of strategic planning using NSO examples to illustrate your
understanding. (6 marksb. As a Strategy Manager at the Kweneng District, you’ve been tasked to implement the Thuo
Letlotlo strategy, justify the five (5) steps of the process. (10 marks)
Hint: Your role is to Translate Strategic Plans into Action Plansc. Efficiency and Quality are two of the four (4) building blocks of competitive advantage. State
and defend how the two stated above, will support the country to propel the Small stock / Thuo
Letlotlo strategy. (4 marks) .
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