The Institute of Development Management (IDM) Botswana will host its 20th Joint Graduation Ceremony on Friday, 30 October 2026, at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Tlokweng, bringing together graduands, families, government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini.
Held under the theme “Thriving as a Continuous Learner in an Ever-Changing Environment,” the ceremony will celebrate the academic and professional achievements of the Class of 2026 while highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, adaptability and continuous skills development in a rapidly evolving global environment. The Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Honourable Moeti Ceasar Mohwasa, will deliver the keynote address.
One of the notable highlights of the ceremony will be the participation of George, Earl of St Andrews, Chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, who will will confer post graduate and undergraduate degrees awarded by the University. His participation adds an international dimension to the occasion, underscoring the importance of academic achievement, advanced professional development and the pursuit of knowledge across borders.
The 20th Joint Graduation Ceremony also reaffirms IDM’s enduring educational legacy and its continued commitment to developing management and professional capacity. While the institutional arrangements across Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini have evolved, the joint graduation remains a meaningful expression of the Institute’s shared history and its continuing commitment to education, professional development and regional advancement.
The occasion will recognise not only the achievements of graduands but also the contributions of families, academic staff, institutional partners and stakeholders whose support has helped make their success possible.
Through this milestone celebration, IDM reiterates the importance of investing in people, strengthening professional competencies and fostering a culture of continuous learning to address emerging national, regional and global development priorities.
