CAG and the Malawi School of Government Celebrate the Launch of the Leadership Milestone Programme

LILONGWE (Malawi), 29 April 2024 – The Malawi School of Government (MSG) and Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the training arm of the Chandler Governance Group (CGG), together with UNDP Malawi and Cambridge Governance Labs (CGL), have launched the inaugural Malawi Public Service Leadership Milestone Programme (LMP) on 29 April 2024, following months of planning and preparation.

Leadership milestone programmes are important platforms for capability development in any public service. They are tailored to the key stages of a public service leader’s career, and are integral for improving technical skills, building a shared ethos, and encouraging collaboration and alignment between Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The Malawi Public Service Leadership Milestone Programme has been specially designed for this purpose following a comprehensive needs analysis exercise. The curriculum was developed by the MSG’s faculty and experts in collaboration with CGG and CGL, thus ensuring a good blend of international perspectives and local expertise. The inaugural cohort was intentionally selected to ensure a good representation across the Malawi Public Service and consists of 15 Directors from central government and 35 District Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers from local government.

During the opening ceremony, Guest-of-honour and Secretary for Human Resource Management and Development, Mr. Blessings Chilabade emphasised the importance of the programme as a key component in the Malawi Government’s capability building strategy:

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“I am particularly excited as we have been working on this leadership milestone programme for a while and it has come into fruition. The Malawi Public Service Leadership Milestone Programme is a critical component of the public service’s capability building strategy as it holistically and strategically addresses the skills needs of public servants. It is important for public service managers to have a solid understanding of rules, processes and skills to operate effectively within the public service machinery. The expectations are high and I urge you to approach this programme with the dedication it deserves.”

Mr Blessings Chilabade
Guest-of-Honour and Secretary for Human Resource Management and Development

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Professor Asiyati Chiweza, MSG’s Director General agreed and spoke about the important role of the MSG in supporting the government’s capability building strategy:

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“This programme goes beyond technical skills to focus on personal development to develop a greater awareness of self in order to work more efficiently and effectively. This is the value we are adding as the Malawi School of Government and we hope that you will find the programme enriching.”

Professor Asiyati Chiweza
Director General, Malawi School of Government

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Mr Wu Wei Neng, Dean of CAG expressed gratitude for the partnership and highlighted the consultative approach taken in the design of the programme:

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“We all need specific skills development and training support that is tailored to our areas and nature of work to support us in the challenges that we face. CGG is proud to have worked with the MSG, CGL, DHRMD and UNDP Malawi on the design, development and delivery of this leadership milestone programme to ensure it is tailored to your needs as participants.”

Mr Wu Wei Neng
Dean, Chandler Academy of Governance

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Ms Sin Xin Ping, Deputy Dean of Programmes at CAG recognised the joint efforts of the key stakeholders in ensuring the success of the programme:

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“The Malawi Public Sector Leadership Milestone Programme would not have been possible without the combined efforts and commitment of all the key stakeholders – MSG, DHRMD, Ministry of Local Government, CGL and UNDP Malawi. CGG is honoured to have worked with all the stakeholders on the design and delivery of this programme and look forward to more opportunities for collaboration in the future.”

Ms Sin Xin Ping
Deputy Dean (Programmes), Chandler Academy of Governance

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The first segment of the programme will focus on helping participants to understand how Malawi’s national history and story have shaped its governance context and development trajectory, and ensure that participants build a common understanding of processes, ethos, values and norms in the public service.

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About the Malawi School of Government (MSG)

The Malawi School of Government (MSG) is a statutory board established under the Malawi School of Government Act No 33 of 2022 through the merger of the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) and the Staff Development Institute (SDI). With core values of Professionalism, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration and Inclusivity, the MSG’s mission is to build capacity of the public service and the private sector through training, research, consultancy, and advisory services for enhanced performance. Its mandate is to develop and deliver human resource development programmes and build public and private sector capacity through training, research, consultancy, and advisory services to improve service delivery.

For more news and information, please contact dg@msg.ac.mw.

About the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) 

The Chandler Academy of Governance, which is the Learning and Development division of Chandler Governance Group (CGG), designs and delivers training programmes for public sector leaders, equipping them with the skills to deliver high performance government. Our signature programmes are anchored in our proprietary curriculum, practitioner-focused, and contextualised to local needs. We utilise a range of teaching techniques, including seminars, expert-led discussions, and site visits. We also work with clients to design customised programmes for public servants, tailored to the country context, client objectives, and participant profiles.

For more news and information, visit our website at www.chandler-academy.com.

About the Chandler Governance Group (CGG) 

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) is an international organisation focusing on public sector effectiveness and capability development. We work with national and local governments to train and develop leaders, strengthen public institutions and systems, benchmark government capabilities, and share good practices.

For more news and information, visit www.chandlergovernance.com or follow CGG on Facebook,  X and LinkedIn @ChandlerGOV.

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Chandler Governance Group 
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