Lesotho's Public Service Minister, Hon. Moeketsi Mots'oane, has emphasized the need for perseverance, dedication, and strength to implement plans and policies to achieve the country's goals. Speaking at the public service marathon, he noted that while the country has good policies and plans on paper, it is the implementation that is crucial. This message is particularly relevant as Lesotho prepares to host the 45th Annual Conference of the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) in Maseru from December 8 to 11.
The AAPAM conference, with the theme "From Aspiration to Implementation: Rethinking Public Administration for the Realization of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Building the Africa We Want," aims to promote excellence and best practices in public administration and management across Africa. Minister Mots'oane stressed that the theme was chosen to address the gap between aspirations and implementation, highlighting the need for public servants to bridge this gap. He emphasized that public servants play a critical role in turning aspirations into tangible results.
Minister Mots'oane used the metaphor of a marathon to illustrate the challenges of implementing plans and policies. He noted that while starting is easy, it is the middle of the race that requires discipline, strong character, and dedication. He encouraged public servants to move at the right pace, with a common purpose, and to celebrate the efforts of public servants who work tirelessly to deliver services to the nation. This approach is essential for Lesotho to demonstrate its ability to turn aspirations into tangible results.
The Lesotho government is hosting the AAPAM conference for the second time, and Minister Mots'oane emphasized that delegates from different African countries will be watching to see if the country can translate its aspirations into tangible results. He expressed confidence that Lesotho can achieve this, citing the efforts of public servants who work in challenging conditions to deliver services to the nation. The conference provides an opportunity for Lesotho to showcase its commitment to public administration and management.
The AAPAM conference is an international professional association committed to promoting excellence and best practices in public administration and management across Africa. The conference will bring together delegates from different African countries to share experiences and best practices in public administration and management. Minister Mots'oane's message of perseverance and dedication is expected to resonate with delegates and inspire them to work towards achieving the goals of Agenda 2063 and the SDGs.
Lesotho's public servants play a critical role in delivering services to the nation, often in challenging conditions. Minister Mots'oane celebrated the efforts of public servants, including teachers who walk to school in poor conditions, nurses who work beyond their shifts, office workers who process pension matters, and prison officers who treat inmates with dignity and respect. Their dedication and perseverance are essential for achieving the country's goals.
The Lesotho government's emphasis on perseverance and dedication in public service transformation is a critical step towards achieving its goals. As the country navigates a critical phase of its transformation journey, Minister Mots'oane's message is expected to inspire public servants to work towards a common purpose. The AAPAM conference provides a platform for Lesotho to showcase its commitment to public administration and management and to share its experiences with other African countries.
Key points
- Lesotho's Public Service Minister emphasizes the need for perseverance and dedication in implementing plans and policies to achieve the country's goals.
- The AAPAM conference aims to promote excellence and best practices in public administration and management across Africa.
- Lesotho is hosting the AAPAM conference for the second time, providing an opportunity to showcase its commitment to public administration and management.
