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The launch followed a two-day event which brought together 12 outstanding participants from all over the country.

It also marked the start of a series of activities which will take place over the next six months.

Among those present at the launch was First Lady Barbara Mogae, British High Commissioner Frank Martin, British Council Director Stephen Forbes as well as Taolo Moshaga, George Swabi and Dithakga tsa Mmino traditional dance troupe.

Led by the British Council, the interaction leadership programme aims to connect young leaders so that they may gain learning opportunities and exchange creative ideas.

Relations between Britain and Botswana are of course long-standing.

They were cemented during the protectorate era, and then during the smooth transition to independence in 1966, said Martin He said Britain was pleased to play a role in supporting the development of the country and to see how effectively their contributions were put to use by Botswana.

Since those early days, our relations have evolved considerably.

They remain strong and operate within a world of more multilateral organisations and are based on mutual respect between two sovereign nations, said Martin.

Martin said Britain admired Botswanas remarkable economic achievements and shared the values that underpinned its success including impressive record of democracy, good governance and adherence to the rule of law.

We also value the inspiration, which Botswana provides, in the region and further a field, he said.

On behalf of the 12 participants Idah Baker, came up with the theme Africa for Africa, steps towards collaboration and partnership.

She said through the programme, they had acquired ideas about the transformation journey towards collaboration and partnership with other African countries.

It helped us to reflect on our past experiences and also allowed each one of us to focus on our own leadership skills and development needs, she said of the programme.

She said they had the guiding principles and passions which helped to inform the way they worked together.

Baker said the principles and passions was a truly meaningful experience for others and themselves as they provided for useful thinking about leadership, collaboration and engagements amongst themselves and in their communities.

She outlined the principles as Africa for Africa through collaboration, appreciation, good will and good intent, appreciative inquiry, the power of questions, exploiting the magic of difference, working with chaos in order to allow great things to happen and working towards congruence.

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