President duma boko speaks with professor joseph mbaiwa at the ub ori stall during the hatab 2025 conference in maun
President Duma Boko visits the University of Botswanas Okavango Research Institute UB ORI exhibition stall welcomed by Professor Joseph Elizeri Mbaiwa and a colleague during the HATAB Conference in Maun on April 24 2025 The conference marked HATABs 40th anniversary showcasing research and academic contributions to Botswanas tourism future

At the 2025 hospitality and tourism association of botswana hatab conference held in maun president duma boko toured key stakeholder exhibitions including the university of botswanas okavango research institute ub ori Engaging directly with professor joseph elizeri mbaiwarenowned for his work in community based natural resource managementand his colleague president boko acknowledged ub oris vital role in shaping tourism policy through evidence based research The ub stall highlighted research focused on sustainable development in the okavango delta ecotourism and local livelihoods This moment captured the synergy between academia and leadership during hatabs milestone 40th anniversary under the theme exploring enabling conditions for growth