UNICEF Launches Drone Training Program at Lesotho College of Education
What happened
UNICEF began a drone and data training program at Lesotho College of Education in Maseru, which runs until October 23, 2026. The training, delivered through the African Drone and Data Academy, aims to equip young Basotho with practical digital skills for community development challenges. The program targets young people aged 18 to 25 from Maseru, Berea, Leribe, and Mohale’s Hoek.
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Why it matters
The initiative responds to a national crisis, as the Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development noted that youth unemployment in Lesotho currently stands at 38.9 percent. The government has called for deliberate measures to create opportunities for graduates entering a saturated labor market.
A collaboration has been launched between Lesotho and UNICEF to strengthen student learning outcomes.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Lesotho might see changes in the labor market supply as young people gain practical digital skills.
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