US Embassy Botswana: Research Test of Best Value Procurement

US Embassy Botswana: Research Test of Best Value Procurement

By Pasis Mselle, Mex Muatjetjeja, Jacob Kashiwagi, Kenneth Sullivan

July 2009

Abstract

Purpose
Review the attempt of transforming University of Botswana (UB) faculty into research based faculty using the U.S. Embassy test as a mechanism.

MEthodology
The UB faculty were trained through a mentorship of learning to teach a research based course, were taught how to interface with the industry, were mentored on running the test, and then given full control over the research test.

Findings
UB faculty had problems, but are facing both a radical change in philosophy and culture. Problems occurred but progress is substantial.

Value/Originality
The research production of the UB staff has risen dramatically. This is the first time PIPS has been tested in Africa. It is not only a new technology, the research approach is entirely different. It needs a strategic approach where faculty actually must change how their approach their responsibilities.

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