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Circular Economy Innovations Expo 2021

As part of the ongoing initiatives for implementing sustainable plastic life-cycle management in Lesotho, UNDP and MTEC will host a Circular Economy Innovations Expo on the 24th and 25th November 2021 at Sefika Complex to expose and market products in creative repurposing and recycling sector.
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UNDP Lesotho Annual Report 2020

2020 was a pivotal year. Not only for the Government and people of Lesotho (Basotho), but also for UNDP as part of the UN family in Lesotho. It marked the second year following the adoption of UN Resolution A/RES/72/279 (May 2018) which set out the UN repositioning of the UN development system. The subsequent reforms process translated into far reaching changes in the way the UN supports countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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World AIDS Day Message 2021

On this World AIDS Day, we focus attention on the inequalities that drive HIV and AIDS.
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

The United Nations stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Lesotho, including with persons with disabilities. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt by everyone, everywhere.

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2,007,201

Population

1.2%

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56 yrs

life expectancy at birth

32.8%

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