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The Pre-Selection Process
As one of the most important early stages of the Création Botswana programme, the pre-selection process played a pivotal role in ensuring that a diverse and talented cohort of fashion entrepreneurs was selected to join this inaugural initiative. With fairness, transparency, and collaboration at its core, the process brought together experts from both Botswana and France; underscoring the programme’s commitment to international exchange and professional excellence.
Meet the Judges
The Création Botswana pre-selection jury was made up of five industry experts, each bringing a unique and valuable perspective from their field. Our panel included professionals from both Botswana and France, highlighting the binational collaboration that defines the Création Botswana programme.
A Fair and Transparent Scoring System
To ensure every applicant was evaluated objectively, each judge completed an independent assessment of all submitted applications using a standardised scoring matrix. The evaluation criteria focused on:
* Originality and creativity
* Brand potential and clarity
* Sustainability and scalability
* Market readiness
* Presentation and storytelling
Each judge filled in their own digital scorecard, evaluating each applicant across all categories. These documents were then submitted individually, without consultation between judges. This prevented bias and allowed for a truly independent scoring process.
The scores were then automatically tallied using a pre-set Excel system that generated an aggregate score for each applicant. The top-ranked applicants were then selected based purely on their final numerical score, with no manual intervention or override.
This automated scoring method guaranteed an equal and unbiased assessment for every candidate and ensured that only the highest-scoring applicants advanced to the next stage of Création Botswana.
Setting the Tone for Excellence
The pre-selection process laid the groundwork for what Création Botswana aims to be—a programme that champions fairness, inclusivity, and professional development in Botswana’s fashion industry. Through this rigorous process, we ensured that the selected designers reflect the programme’s values: creativity, readiness, ambition, and potential for growth.
By bringing together a world-class jury and a thoughtful, transparent selection system, we ensured that Création Botswana started with a strong foundation—ready to support the next generation of emerging and established fashion entrepreneurs across Botswana.