Foundations

Research & References

BSCRI is grounded in international supply chain frameworks, national development priorities, and regional trade agreements. This page outlines the key references that inform the methodology.

Frameworks & Standards

BSCRI draws on internationally recognized supply chain frameworks and quality standards.

Framework

SCOR Model

Supply Chain Operations Reference model — the industry standard for supply chain process management and performance measurement.

Framework

GSCF Framework

Global Supply Chain Forum framework — defines key supply chain processes and cross-functional integration.

Standard

ISO 20400

International standard for sustainable procurement — guides ethical and socially responsible sourcing practices.

Trade Agreement

WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

International agreement to simplify customs procedures and improve cross-border trade efficiency.

Policy & Development

BSCRI aligns with Botswana's national development priorities and regional trade frameworks.

Trade Agreement

AfCFTA Agreement

African Continental Free Trade Area — the largest free trade area in the world, creating unprecedented opportunities for Botswana.

Policy

NDP 11

Botswana National Development Plan 11 — the government's blueprint for economic diversification and sustainable development.

Trade Agreement

SADC Trade Protocol

Southern African Development Community — regional integration framework for trade and economic cooperation.

Policy

Economic Diversification Drive

Botswana's strategic initiative to reduce dependency on diamonds and build a resilient, diversified economy.

Full Bibliography

A comprehensive list of references that inform the BSCRI methodology and framework.

1. African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. (2021). African Union Commission.
2. Botswana National Development Plan 11 (NDP 11). (2023). Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
3. Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) Framework. (2020). The Supply Chain Management Review.
4. ISO 20400: Sustainable Procurement. (2017). International Organization for Standardization.
5. SCOR Model. (2023). Supply Chain Council / ASCM.
6. WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. (2017). World Trade Organization.
7. SADC Trade Protocol. (2020). Southern African Development Community.
8. Botswana Economic Diversification Drive (EDD). (2022). Ministry of Trade and Industry.
9. Mentzer, J.T., DeWitt, W., Keebler, J.S., et al. (2001). "Defining Supply Chain Management." Journal of Business Logistics, 22(2), 1-25.
10. Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & Supply Chain Management. 5th Edition. Pearson.