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A well managed environmental and
cultural heritage is a critical entry point for the promotion of
poverty alleviation and sustainable human development. In
recognition of this, the present project seeks to address, in an
integrated manner, some of the major capacity related constraints to
sustainable natural and cultural heritage conservation and
preservation in Lesotho.
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Documentation along
historical route |
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Participant at handicrafts
workshop -
receiving training on beadwork |
To achieve the above objectives, the project will focus on two
strategic interventions namely:
- Formulation and implementation of legal instruments and plan
to ensure that environment and culture are fully integrated into
development activities at all levels;
- Implementation of promotional an awareness creation activities as
well as transfer of knowledge and skills.
The project will build on past and current interventions in
environment/natural resources and culture. It is in line with the
overall national project for environment and culture development as
elaborated in the Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Outputs:
1. Environmental and cultural concerns integrated in development
activities;
2. Increased public awareness on Environmental and cultural issues;
3. Environmental Act 2001 implemented;
4. Capacity of National Library strengthened, including catering for
the visually impaired;
5. Information on environment, historical routes and culturally
important events documented and disseminated and easily accessed;
6. Regional collaboration in cultural affairs networks established;
7. A cadre of staff trained in records in Programme management
trained artisans and key staff of DoC trained in records management
and programme delivery.
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Project Period: |
2005 -2007 |
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Location: |
Maseru, Lesotho |
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Status |
Ongoing |
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UNDP Programme Officer |
Ms Charu Bist |
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UNDAF Outcome: |
National and Local Strategies for Sustainable Development
designed and implemented within the framework of the Poverty
Reduction Strategy |
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Management Arrangement: |
NEX |
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Implementing Partner: |
Ministry
of Tourism, Environment and Culture; UNESCO |
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Other Partners: |
Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning |
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Budget and Sources: |
Budget US$ 346 400
UNDP 2007 US$ 97 900 ; TRAC |
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Delivery |
2005
$1,766.97
2006
$205,816.06 |
Achievements:
1. The historical and cultural route of King Moshoeshoe I documented
and disseminated with observation points placed at each of the seven
sites.
2. Skills development trainings held along the route for the
communities for preservation of cultural handicrafts and income
generating opportunities;
3. The history of the Basotho rulers documented and widely
disseminated;
4. The capacity of the Department of Culture strengthened and a
Strategic Plan drawn up for the department;
5. The steering committee members were sent to observe cultural and
heritage sites in S Africa for further transfer of knowledge for
Lesotho’s purposes;
6. partnershuips with UNESCO and others built up for further
implementation of the project’s activities;
7. Equipment purchased and training provided for State Library staff
for the visually impaired section;
8. Various studies and regulations conducted for the Ministry to
strengthen the Environment Act 2001.
Contact:
Ms. Charu Bist
charu.bist@undp.org
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