Budget PITSO

A Budget Pitso is a public consultation event hosted by Botswana's Ministry of Finance to engage stakeholders on the national budget. "Pitso" means "meeting" in Setswana, and these consultations gather input from civil society, the private sector, and other groups to foster transparency, accountability, and shared ownership of the national budgeting process. This allows the government to incorporate public views into the formulation of the national budget.

Enhance transparency and accountability: The event promotes openness in the budgeting process.
Promote inclusiveness: It brings together diverse stakeholders to contribute their perspectives.
Gather stakeholder input: The public has an opportunity to provide suggestions and feedback on budget allocations and policy directions.

Build ownership: By involving the public, the government fosters a sense of shared responsibility for the nation’s budget.

Who participates in a Budget Pitso?

Recent Budget Pitsos

2025/2026 Budget Talk:

Held on January 23, 2025, for general stakeholders to discuss macro-fiscal stances and input into the national budget.

Also held in January 2025, to give local authorities a platform to provide their suggestions for the upcoming financial year’s budget