SB conducts survey on businesses

Mguni PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Mguni PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Statistics Botswana (SB) has embarked on a data collection exercise that seeks to provide reliable data on the industrial structure and profile of the economy.

Known as the Census of Enterprises and Establishments (CEE), the survey collects and compiles basic economic indicators from businesses in the formal sector.

The last CEE in Botswana was conducted in 2006-2007. Speaking at the launch of the survey, deputy statistician general, Burton Mguni said the scope of the CEE is confined to all enterprises and establishments that were established with the aim of profit-making.

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