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Project Title Project Status Project Info Thematic Area Project Manager Start Date End Date Implementing Agent Location Programme Delivery 2006 Programme Delivery 2007 Programme Delivery 2008 Programme Delivery 2009
Consolidation of Democracy and Good Governance in Lesotho   CDGG Prodoc 1 of 2        CDGG Prodoc 2 of 2 On Going Consolidation of Democracy and Good Governance in Lesotho (CDGG) is a five-year programme jointly funded by the government of Ireland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) designed to build on the existing multi-donor support whose main purpose is to institutionalise and deepen democracy and good governance through improved electoral processes, effective functioning of parliament and enhanced promotion of human rights. Democratic Governance TLALAJOE, T 1-Dec-08 31-Dec-12 Separate projects with Parliament (National Assembly), Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and the Correctional Service and Independent Electoral Commission Maseru/all districts $0.00 $0.00 $5,393,79 $749,909
Programme Technical Assistance On Going The objective of this project is to enable the government to have access to technical advisory services, knowledge, expertise, experience and information to support policy development, programmes, strategies, design and implementation of policy instruments which fall within the areas of cooperation between UNDP and the Government of Lesotho Democratic Governance VAN MONTFORT G 28-Jul-06 31-Dec-09 Ministry of Finance and development Planning/UNDP Maseru $213,751.86 $688,248.93 $288,192.71 $242,310
Lesotho Local Development Programme     LLDP Prodoc On Going Institution of a system at both the central and local level enabling decentralised, inclusive, pro-poor effective planning and budgeting of local development, including the institution of financing mechanisms for local public infrastructure, social service provision, and local economic development of rural communities. Democratic Governance WAGABA, F (TA) 1-May-08 31-Dec-11 Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship Maseru, Berea, Thaba Tseka $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $99,469
Enhancing Service Delivery         ESD 1 of 2     ESD 2 of 2 On Going This project is designed to support the Government of Lesotho in implementing the previous efforts and to support the establishment of a sustainable national capacity to continue its programme of enhancing service delivery though business process re-engineering (BPR) and implementing a Performance-Based-Pay Policy. Democratic Governance OBIBUAKU, O (TA) 01-Jan-08 31-Dec-12 Ministry of Public Service Maseru $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $61,275
Engaging Political,Media and Youth in MDGs

Prodoc 1 of 2 Prodoc 2 of 2        

On Going   Democratic Governance Mr. Holo 'Nyane 01-Jun-2010 31-Dec-11 Transformation Resource Centre All districts $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $61,275
Deepening Democracy in Lesotho Closed Designed to support peace and democratic institution building in the Kingdom of Lesotho, the project will assist the Independent Electoral Commission, and political stakeholders, in nurturing a conducive environment towards peaceful , free and fair general elections in 2007 , which will lead  to a broad-based, gender-balanced, inclusive and, therefore, fully representative National Assembly.  Democratic Governance BERENG, S 1-Sep-06 31-Dec-09 Independent Electoral Commission/UNDP Maseru/all districts $239,873.32 $1,077,905.99 $576,154.09 $108,097
Establishment of a National Human Rights Commission Closed This project will support the Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Rehabilitation in its efforts to establish a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for Lesotho.  The project outputs include: Output1) Approved road map for role, characteristics and composition of NHRC; Output 2) Legal framework in place; Output 3) Dissemination of Human rights information coupled with information about the Commission itself. Democratic Governance BERENG,Nehemia S 1-Jul-06 31-Mar-09 Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Correctional Services Maseru $9,322.85 $56,369.85 $81,996.36 $0
Civic engagement Closed Develop civic engagement in Lesotho for better oversight of public affairs and to use innovative means of providing information to citizens of Lesotho on issues of governance Democratic Governance BERENG,Nehemia S 1-Jun-08 31-Mar-09 Lesotho Council of NGOs Maseru/all districts $0.00 $0.00 $256,443.22 $38,591
Renewable Energy-based Rural Electrification in Lesotho     LREBRE Prodoc On Going To reduce Lesotho's energy-related CO2 emissions by introducing renewable energy technologies as a substitute for fossil fuel (paraffin and diesel) in rural areas remote from the national electricity grid and improving people's livelihoods by improving their access to and affordability of modern energy services.   Environment & Energy JAKOLA, M 1-Oct-07 31-Dec-10 Ministry of Natural Resources Lesotho Districts: Mokhotlong, Thaba Tseka, and Qacha's Nek $80,573.41 $489,866.22 $393,894.18 $565,307
Innovative Partnerships - ISWM On Going   Environment & Energy MAKUTA, M     Maseru City Council   $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $19,600
AAP PIMS   AAP Prodoc On Going This project is designed to equip participating individuals, institutions and communities with the technical knowledge and skills to manage and respond to climate change risks. Environment &Energy MDEE, L 01-Jan-10 31-Dec-2012 Ministry of Natural Resources All Districts $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,237
Sustainable Land Management SLM Prodoc On Going The goal of this project is to provide a strong base for sustainable development in Lesotho while providing a range of global benefits to the region. In order to overcome barriers and address the corresponding programmatic gaps, the specific objective of this Medium Size Project  is that, supported by a knowledge management network, Lesotho is equipped at local and national levels with the techniques, approaches, capacity and strategy for up-scaling successful SLM in support of national biodiversity conservation, food security and poverty reduction strategies. Environment & Energy MOTSAMAI, B 01-10-09 31-Dec-10 Ministry of Forestry and Land Reclamation   $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,546
Strengthening Capacity for Research on Lesotho’s Royal
History
 
On Going Strengthen national capacity for research and analysis of all information, documents and archival material on the legacy of Moshoeshoe 1 and successive generations of chiefs with a view to carving Lesotho’s own brand of good governance and national sustainable development Environment & Energy MDEE, L 01-Jan-10   The Royal Palace   $0 $0 $0 $0
Enhancing National and Local Capacity in Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery in Lesotho       DRR Prodoc On Going Strengthen the disaster management system in Lesotho and effective management of the impact of disaster risks within the context of sustainable development. Poverty Reduction &  Food Security AKERA, S 15-Oct-07 31-Dec-10 Disaster Management Authority Lesotho $0.00 $0.00 $18,375.00 $100,106
Promotion of Youth Employment Towards Poverty Reduction in Lesotho        YE Prodoc On Going 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.  Poverty Reduction TURUNNEN,T 1-Jul-06 31-Dec-12 Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sport and Recreation, UNICEF, ILO UNDP Maseru $20,553.82 $257,694.22 $375,933.86 $253,346
Joint UNCT & Development Partners      Joint UNCT Prodoc On Going The UN System improves data collection and analysis for evidence-based policy development, particularly along sectoral and thematic lines, with key national institutions, international organisations and civil society representatives working on socio-economic reforms. Poverty Reduction DIARRA, V 01-Jan-08 31-Dec-11 Ministry of Finance & Dev. Planning, Bureau of Statistics All Districts $258,133.59 $450,685.14 $423,006.49 $419,898
Public Private Partnerships for Urban Environment  Closed Ensure an integrated response to the complex and rapidly worsening development challenges facing Lesotho’s Urban areas; by bringing the public and private sector together, and enhancing their capacity to finding effective means of providing the needed basic services Environment & Energy Makuta, M 1-Mar-06 31-Mar-09 Maseru City Council Maseru $30,519.51 $34,836.36 $30,124.00 $41,456
Integrated Framework for Trade Financially Closed Develop national capacity to formulate and implement effective trade and investment strategies that support poverty reduction and wealth creation Poverty Reduction ATALA, J 1-Jun-06 31-Mar-09 Ministry of Trade, Industries, Cooperatives and Marketing Maseru/all districts $0.00 $173,617.94 $186,827.17 $177,937
AIDS Programme Acceleration Funds On Going Various objectives based on agency submissions HIV/AIDS Poverty Reduction LETSIE, P 1 Jan 2009 31 Dec 2012 Various partners All districts $0 $0 $0 $129,298
Community Leadership and Capacity Enhancement CLCE Prodoc  1 of 2        CLCE Prodoc  2 of 2 On Going To enhance the capacity of local communities to tackle challenges posed by HIV & AIDS in a manner that will acknowledge the various community structures, culture behavioural practices and beliefs.  Advocate for effective care and treatment, implement home grown solutions to mitigate the impact of the epidemic. HIV/AIDS LETSIE, P 1 Jan 2009 31 Dec 2012 Lesotho Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (LENEPWHA) All Districts $0 $0 $0 $129,572
Measures to Counteract Violence    GBV Prodoc On Going To provide service structures for gender based violence victims and decrease risk of secondary victimization through the establishment of "one stop" outreach centres for victims and survivors of gender based violance. HIV/AIDS LETSIE, P 1 Jan 2009 31 Dec 2011 Ministry of Gender; All Districts $0 $0 $0 $34,606
HIV and Sexual Minorities On Going Support to the establishment of a LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) network and rapid assessment of the population size MSM / WSW HIV/AIDS LETSIE, P 1 Jan 2009 31 Dec 2010 Lesotho Council of NGOs, Maseru $0 $0 $0 $88,222
Greater Involvement and Empowerment of People Living with HIV & AIDS (GIEPA) in Lesotho Closed This joint UN programme will facilitate the greater involvement and empowerment of people living with HIV & AIDS to effectively access and utilise institutions and systems in the response to the scourge of the AIDS pendemic HIV/AIDS LETSIE, P 1-Apr-06 31-Jan-08 National Aids Commission Maseru $101,351.53 $269,046.22 $11,866.03 $26,251
National Volunteer Corps          NVC Prodoc On Going To provide a mechanism for young graduate from the university and those graduating at third level technical training to access volunteer opportunities in various workspaces in the public and private sectors as well as NGOs.  The volunteers are young unemployed professional who are interested in gaining hands-on-practical working experience by volunteering their services at various levels. UNV JIMMY, M 01-Jan-10 31-Dec-12 Ministry of Youth All districts $0 $0 $0 $47,641
Joint Programme -    UNV Medical Doctors Prodoc On Going Improved and expanded equitable access to quality basic health services for all through the deployment of medical personnel as volunteers. This will also strengthen capacity to sustain universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support UNV JIMMY, M 01-Jan-10 31-Dec-12 Ministry of Health All districts $0 $0 $0 $5,581
Distance Teacher Programme   DTEP Prodoc  1 of 2        DTEP Prodoc  2 of 2 On Going To provide critical bridging to the Distance Teacher Education Programme (DTEP) through the provision of qualified UNV Resources.  It fills an essential capacity building gat in the training of primary school teachers who are partially qualified, under-qualified or unqualified. UNV JIMMY, M 01-Jun-09 31-Dec-12 Ministry of Education All districts $0 $0 $0 $57,276
 
 
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