Chapter 2  2.0 Overview  2.1. DEPARTMENTS/SECTIONS OF THE MINISTRY  Prior to the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, Botswana had already begun to roll  out development through integrating the environment, social and economic  dimensions, hence, it was a seamless transition to the adoption of SDGs once  approved by member states in 2015. Botswana adopted four distinct phases to  roll out SDGs. The process began with campaigns to ensure ownership of SDGs  at all levels and the goals were integrated into national development  frameworks, programmes and sector plans. The country also developed a plan  of action (roadmap) to roll out SDGs. Institutional mechanisms were established  for effective coordination of SDGs.  Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has been charged with the  responsibility of leading and coordinating the localisation and implementation of  SDGs in Botswana. The mandate of the Ministry of Finance and Economic  Development is to coordinate national development planning, mobilise and  prudently manage available financial and economic resources. Furthermore, the  Ministry is responsible for the formulation of economic and financial policies for  sustainable economic development. The core functions of the Ministry fall into  three main areas as follows: 1 Treasury and Budget Administration.  Economic Management and National Development Planning Coordination.  Financial Administration and Management.  The Ministry has the following divisions;   Economic and Financial Policy $^{1}$Botswana SDGs Roadmap, A Guide to Implementation of Sustainable Goals, 2017-2023, page 19 6 