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Brief Description:
The overall objective of the project is to create an enabling
national environment for the promotion of youth employment and
enterprise development to support poverty reduction initiatives in
Lesotho.
Activity 1: Capacity
of relevant institutions (MGYSR, MEL, BoS, etc.) is enhanced in
collection, analysis and dissemination of appropriate labour market
information, which can be used as a basis for creation of more
conducive policy and better legal and regulatory framework for
enterprise development.
Activity 2: Supportive
national youth policy and a comprehensive medium-term National
Action Plan for Youth Employment (NAPYE) responsive to HIV & AIDS
and gender aspects is finalized.
Activity 3: Entrepreneurship
education is improved and a positive mindset towards
entrepreneurship is promoted.
Activity 4: Access
to resources (technical and entrepreneurial skills, business
development services, financial and other services) is enhanced.
Activity 5: Social
dialogue between the government, labour unions and private sector,
as well as the National Youth Council representatives is encouraged
through appropriate consultation mechanisms.
Entrepreneurhip training and support has helped several young
entrepreneurs to establish new or improve their businesses.
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'Makatleho Khotleli sewing a traditional dress for a client. The
training helped to enhance her workflow and improve business
oriented mindset. |
Another entrepreneur, Makalo, washing one of his client's car in
his carwash. His primary aim is through service to the
customers. |
Mojalefa John Ntlabo sells health care products from house to
house. In the training he learned how to persuade potential
customers. |
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Project Period: |
July 2006 – December 2012 |
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Location: |
National |
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Status: |
On-Going |
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UNDP Programme Officer: |
Ms. Alka Bhatia |
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UNDAF outcome: |
National Institutions able to implement sustainable pro poor
economic development, environmental management and household
food security policies and strategies with special focus on
vulnerable groups including women, young men and women and the
disabled |
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Management Arrangement: |
National Implementation |
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Implementing Partner: |
Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sport and Recreation |
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Other Partners: |
Ministry of Education and Training
Ministry of Employment and Labour
Ministry of Trade, Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing
Youth Organizations
Labour Unions
Employers’ Unions |
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Budget and Sources: |
UNDP TRAC $990,000
UNDP YERP $300,000
ILO $100,000
UNICEF $140,600
Government Cost Sharing $78,389.56 (In addition in-kind
contributions each year) |
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Delivery: |
2006: $20,553.82
2007: $256,329.43
2008: $367,328.48
2009: $250,077.73
2010: $133,593.64
2011: $ 80,152.00
2006-2010
UNDP: $1,084,450.13
UNICEF: $140,566.14
ILO: $74,206.34
Government of Lesotho: $78,398.56 |
Contact:
Ms. Alka Bhatia
alka.bhatia@undp.org
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