Abstract
This research seeks to craft a framework for the implementation of the selected sustainable development programmes in Lesotho in the three Government Ministries: Ministry of Social Development (Child Grant Programme), Ministry of Energy and Meteorology (Development of Cornerstone Public Policies and Institutional Capacities to accelerate Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) Progress” normally called Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) project), and Ministry of Forestry, Range and Soil Conservation (Reducing Vulnerability from Climate Change in the Foothills, Lowlands and the Lower Senqu River Basin Project (RVCC). The study’s main objective is to develop a framework of a model for the implementation of the selected sustainable development programmes in Lesotho. The research employs a cross-sectional qualitative method whereby a case study was conducted in the three Government ministries implementing the above cited programmes to solicit the views from the officials on the development of a framework for the implementation of the sustainable development programmes. Semi-structured Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data as well as secondary data from books, articles, UN documents, Government legislation, regulations and policies. The recommendations from the empirical findings were aligned with policy and legal frameworks, good governance, financial framework, integrated approaches, capacity building, coordination and collaboration of ministries, stakeholders’ engagement and skillful professionals. As part of contributing to the body of knowledge, this study proposed two models; one dwells on the research objectives (Conceptual Model) and another on 5 phases for managing sustainable development programmes (Programme Management Model).
Presenters
Leonia RamataboeStudent, PhD Public Administration, University of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMME, FRAMEWORK
