天然钻石协会&AuroStar：2024博茨瓦纳钻石行业报告（英文版）（24页）.pdf

1、1Diamond ReportsA SERIES OF REPORTS UNCOVERING THE TRENDS,ORIGINS AND UNIQUE IMPACTS OF THE ULTIMATE NATURAL GEMSTONE.DIAMONDSof BOTSWANADIAMONDS OF BOTSWANA OVERVIEW |DIAMOND REPORTS:Diamonds of BotswanaDIAMONDS REPRESENT EDUCATION89,856 pupilsDe Beers was responsible for$1,159M in taxes and other

2、contributions to Botswana in 2023.280%of Debswanas(a 50:50 venture between the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group)diamond-related revenue is reinvested into the country.Okavango Diamond Company(ODC)is 100%state-owned enterprise,contributing significantly to Botswanas economy w

3、ith an annual sales turnover of approximately$1 billion.ODC operates under a clear mandate to provide the Government of the Republic of Botswana with a direct route to market for the countrys rough natural diamonds.11,276 jobs outside of diamond mining have been supported through the De Beers Group-

4、backed Tokafala programme.Per capita income has increased massively,from just$80 per year in 19673 to$7,238 in 2021.Contribution from diamond revenues has helped the development of transport,energy and water infrastructure.4Paved road coverage has increased from 12km5 in 1966 to close to 20,000km in

5、 2023.6Economy and Infrastructure100%of primary-age children are now entitled to free,state-provided educationOF BOTSWANAS EXPORTS,MAKE UP A THIRD OF ITS FISCAL REVENUE AND ACCOUNT FOR A QUARTER OF THE COUNTRYS GDP.1WERE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN 20227,COMPARED TO JUST 100 IN 1966880%1,8 IMF,Managem

6、ent of Botswanas Diamond Revenues,https:/blog-pfm.imf.org/en/pfmblog/2024/07/management-of-botswana-diamond-revenues2 Anglo American,Tax and Economic Contribution Report 2022,2021,2020,2019 and 2018,https:/ Natural Diamond Council,Diamond Facts,https:/ Contribution,https:/ Statistics Botswana,Botswa