DOWA-(MaraviPost)-Young leaders in Malawi’s public service have been challenged to explore on entrepreneurship in expanding their income generating sources.
Principal Secretary for Human Resource Management, Ian Chingwalu observes that monthly salaries are not enough to sustain young people’s lives amid tough economic conditions prevailing in the country.
Chingwalu made an appeal during the official opening of a three day first cohort of Public Service Fellowship Programme responsive Training session on Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Malawi underway in Mponela Dowa district.
He emphasized the need for young people to think outside the box in venturing various business venture.
Chingwalu also observed that professionalism in the service has gone down over the past years, hence mentoring the young people to prepare them to work professionally when serving in government.
“The youth, as key drivers of change, bring fresh perspectives, energy and innovations that are essential in Transforming the public sector,” said Chingwalu
In his remarks, Arthur Chibwana, Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Malawi chairperson adds “There is a need to build new leaders who are bound by professional ethics, integrity and accountability to among others achieve the Malawi 2063 agenda”.
EPL Malawi Country Director Linda Harawa said the cohort which is expected to serve for a period of one year, will be equiped with various skills from different professionals during the three day orientation training.
Harawa said his organisation is optimistic that integrity and quality service delivery will be achieved in public institutions.
She added that fellowship program ensures that Malawi government cultivates a new generation of ethical and results oriented leaders who will help to move Malawi towards progress.
One of the participants, Zahir Banda placed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Europe directorate lauded the fellowship program saying has instilled confidence in her on how public service is done.
“I’ve also learned a lot being at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I’ve actually seen how our relationships work with other countries and how what, how we’re benefiting from other countries, the projects that are coming into the country for the benefit of the country,” lauds Banda.
About 25 participants are in the first cohort of the fellowship.