Lesotho Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane Leads Executive Leadership Coaching Programme Certificate Handover

The Right Honourable Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has presided over a formal certificate handover ceremony for participants who successfully completed the Executive Leadership Coaching Programme in Lesotho. The programme began in 2023 as a strategic partnership between the Government of Lesotho and the United Nations Development Programme. It focuses on strengthening leadership capacity across the public service. The initiative is designed to improve how government institutions deliver services and respond to national priorities. It also reflects a growing effort to modernise governance systems through structured leadership development. The ceremony marks an important milestone in building a stronger and more accountable public sector.

The Executive Leadership Coaching Programme targets senior and emerging leaders within government institutions. It provides structured coaching sessions, practical leadership tools and performance-focused training. Participants are guided on how to improve decision-making, coordination between departments and results-driven management. The programme also places strong emphasis on accountability, ethical leadership and efficient service delivery. Since its launch in 2023, it has aimed to create a consistent leadership culture that supports national development goals. The partnership with the United Nations Development Programme has strengthened its technical foundation and ensured alignment with global governance standards.

The certificate handover comes at a significant moment in Lesotho’s governance calendar. It forms part of a broader series of engagements leading up to the National Leadership Forum and the upcoming National Dialogue and Accountability Summit scheduled for 22 to 23 June 2026. These events are expected to bring together key stakeholders from government, civil society and development partners. The goal is to assess progress in leadership reform and accountability systems across the public sector. The Executive Leadership Coaching Programme feeds directly into these national conversations by preparing leaders who can actively contribute to reform outcomes. It also reinforces coordination across institutions at a time when efficiency and transparency are national priorities.

The completion of the programme by participants signals progress in strengthening leadership capacity within government structures. It highlights the importance of investing in people who are responsible for implementing policies and delivering public services. The initiative supports a shift toward performance-based leadership that prioritises results and accountability. As Lesotho prepares for major national forums, the impact of trained leaders will be closely observed in how institutions respond to development challenges. The partnership between the Government of Lesotho and the United Nations Development Programme continues to play a key role in shaping governance reform. The programme stands as a clear step toward building a more coordinated, accountable and results-oriented public service system.