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World Bank Supports Lesotho's Digital Transformation and Urban Planning

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What happened

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The World Bank met with the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation in Lesotho to align strategic urban planning with the nation’s digital transformation agenda. The World Bank expressed strong interest in supporting the Government through the Ministry to implement a nationwide Digital Address system. The discussions also covered leveraging geospatial data and digital tools for advanced national planning and decision-making, with the World Bank highlighting its mission to tackle youth unemployment through digital public works programs.

From africa-newsroom.com

Why it matters

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The collaboration involves using digital tools and geospatial data for national planning and decision-making. This support is intended to help Lesotho tackle youth unemployment by developing innovative digital public works programs.

From africa-newsroom.com

Who's involved

  • LesothoSovereign state receiving support for digital transformation.
  • World BankInternational financial institution providing support and expertise.
  • Nthati MoorosiPolitician leading the Ministry's strategic planning.
  • Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and InnovationCabinet position responsible for implementing the digital strategy.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • LesothoSpeculative

    Lesotho's national economic modernization could be driven by World Bank funding and digital infrastructure investment.

  • Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and InnovationSpeculative

    The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation could see its resources expand through securing World Bank funding and implementing the Digital Address system.

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