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implementation); perception studies; The Theme for the engineering day and must take something from the
control engine. Hiering; project , “Build Back Wiser. Engineering the forum and later talk about learnings that
management.He spoke in an ERB board Future.” Is celebrated in context of have pushed the profession forward.”
member capacity. how the pandemic affected jobs and
economy and even deaths.AS engineers In order to truly ‘build back wiser’, to
Mr Sebusang said the day is 3 years .We need to put in place systems that in adapt and transition, engineers also
old today and it is there to celebrate spite of circumstances should come out need to demonstrate value. Value
value of engineers and engineering to better . for investors in terms of economic
people and society.Engineering is about and financial returns, tangible
improving quiality of life .The day is to “Engineering is not ethical but engineerS environmental and social impact and
pause and focus on value of engineering needs to be ethical. Let us HOLD Each sound climate risk management. They
and how it provides to modern life. other accountable on corruption. We need to think holistically and go beyond
The day is more about highlighting nip it in the bud. Its easy to apportion the traditional drivers of engineering
what engineers need to have in term of blame to leaders but we should be the outcomes – quality, cost, time - to
sustainable solutions“We may not have solution. Let us engineer the future of include environmental, social, and
a public profile like other professions but honesty. Do not take up jobs at half humanitarian impacts.
we still are a critical cog in development value and then cut on quality.”
. Botswana today joins the world in this In closing he said that we are all
celebration.”he said challenged to maintain ethical practice

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Absolute Mining Consultants Botswana PTY Ltd We have assisted clients in the following commodities • Mine design, sequencing and scheduling.
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Abmincon Botswana wishes ERB a Happy 10th Anniversary!

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