Maseru, Mar. 09 — The full capacitation and financial assistance of women’s projects remain a vital initiative in advancing women’s empowerment.
This was said by Dr. ’Mamoeketsi Ntho during a panel discussion held in Maseru on Monday as part of the commemoration of International Women’s Day.
Dr. Ntho said empowering women through financial support and skills development enables them to actively participate in economic activities and improve their livelihoods.
She said when women are provided with adequate resources and opportunities, they are able to initiate and sustain projects that contribute to household income as well as community development.
Dr. Ntho further noted that many women have innovative ideas and entrepreneurial potential, but often lack access to funding, training and mentorship required to transform such ideas into sustainable businesses.
She emphasized that strengthening financial support mechanisms and capacity-building programmes would not only benefit women individually but also contribute to broader national economic growth.
She therefore called on stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to continue investing in women-led initiatives and to create an enabling environment that supports women’s participation in economic development.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Lesotho, Mrs. Ts’epang Ts’ita Mosena, said there is a need to allocate adequate budgetary resources to ensure that every girl is reached regardless of their geographical location.
She added that it is also important for parliament to ensure that women serving in parliament are empowered.
Mrs. Mosena further called on the private sector to continue working together with the government to ensure the well-being of women and girls across the country.
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