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graduates.

As the journey continues for this
two year old event, Engineer Claire
Mosarwa shared the events future with
those present. She said that the event is
planned to be annual as planned prior
and inclusive of all stakeholders .They
look to creatie a similar hybrid event to
increase access meaning we have other
engineers watching online.

Volunteer Staff also made the event a success At this year’s forum Eng.Mosarwa
shared her uncertainty of registration
numbers though she estimated over
300 engineers had attented .She said
that in future she urges engineers to
take note of deadlines as this hinders
data collection which they use to get
sponsorship and plan for the event in
general.

Engineers Registration Board went
all out to Advertise the forum in
international media such as DSTV, local
newspapers and radio. She however
noted that they had limited resources
and had to choose media stream with
more effective at a lesser cost.

ERB Staff appreciation moment was heart warning
In closing remarks she thanked the
voluntters presents ,ERB employees
profession. “We believe if people talk engineering services and projects and nine sponsors who helped them
about issues prevalent in honesty • Highlight role of engineering society solicit funds. .The Silvers sponsors
then they can turn around situations.” in achievement of sustainable were CPP Botswana ,Debswana and
She added. development GUC .Bronze sponsors were 03, ACEB,
• Create effective partnerships Kalcon, New Era College, ChinaSstate
The Integrity and professionalism amongst key stakeholders. “We Construction ,Knight Piesold.
has been eroded over the years, have talked about synergy, if all
evidenced by unfinished projects, players would connect and know “We strive to build partnerships to
sub-standard engineering works, each other then resources can be grow the engineering profession for
litigations and cost overruns. These utilized better”. a sustainable future .Engineering
can be addressed if we strive to • Provide a networking platform for Forum 2022 we are still Sowing the
restore integrity in the profession. all parties in the built environment prospect”she said.
including consumers of engineering
Objectives of the forum services END
• Mobilize engineering innovation
• Facilitate discussions on issues and creativity discussions that will
and concerns, including those of contribute to the national agenda
national concern on innovation and sustainability
• Address areas such as innovation • Provide platform for ideas to
and creativity in delivery of develop capacity in competence
and opportunities for engineering

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