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How to Build a Better Innovation Ecosystem: Lessons from Botswana | Dr. Pierce Otlhogile-Gordon
Episode 31
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
Innovation is often framed as technology, startups, and global competition. But what happens when we look at innovation through the lens of place?Drawing from Botswana’s efforts to move beyond diamonds, Dr. Pierce Otlhogile-Gordon shares how land, policy, history, and local Indigenous knowledge shape what innovation can — and can’t — achieve. Together, we explore how national ambition meets lived reality — and what other countries, regions, and cities can learn from Botswana’s approach.Together, we explore:How innovation is shaped by policy, history, and placeThe opportunities and constraints facing emerging entrepreneursThe tension between big development goals and everyday realitiesGuest: Dr. Pierce Edward Cornelius Otlhogile-GordonAcknowledgements:This episode is co-supported by the Nurubian, the University of Toronto School of Cities and the Department of Geography and Planning. About Urban Limitrophe:Please visit www.urbanlimitrophe.com for all episode show notes, references and guest details. To access social media, newsletter, and additional projects visit: https://linktr.ee/urbanlimitrophePlease address any related communication to hello[at]urbanlimitrophe.com Credits: Music by Imany LambropoulosPodcast concept, development, and design by Alexandra Lambropoulos
