Maseru, Aug. 24 — Government officials are sharpening their skills in monitoring and evaluation to better track the state of Lesotho’s water, land, and biodiversity, as part of a drive to strengthen environmental protection and sustainable development.
Mr. Mpho Kimane, an officer at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, emphasised that assessing water quality remains crucial to safeguarding the country’s water resources.
“I have a monitoring and evaluation background, but now I have learned new skills and tools, and also about cross-cutting processes,” Kimane shared.
Mr. Kimane indicated that the training brought together participants from various ministries and institutions, focused on building capacity to collect, analyse, and interpret data that informs policy decisions. . . .
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