AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Governance & Children: Lesotho is moving from policy to practice on the UN AI Blueprint, becoming the first country to implement it, while also piloting Digital Public Infrastructure safeguards for children across five ministries with UNICEF and NUL. Cybersecurity Lawmaking: A two-day consultation on the proposed Cybersecurity Bill 2026 wrapped up in Maseru, with stakeholders urging a flexible, skills-driven legal framework as Lesotho splits cybersecurity and cybercrime legislation. Heritage & IP for Artisans: The Ministry of Law and Justice launched the Mokorotlo Collective Mark to protect the authenticity of the Basotho symbol and help local artisans earn better prices through standards and legal recognition. Rural Lifestyle Reality Check: In Likhutlong, impassable roads force sick people and even the deceased onto cattle carts for hours to reach health services, while new school classrooms bring hope for electricity and internet. Culture & Tourism Links: Ghana’s Kacstone Records and the Sister Kingdom Network brought Ghanaian cultural promotion to the Lesotho Tourism Pitso, including a traditional smock presentation, pushing cultural tourism and cross-border exchange. Health & Community Support: A UNGA-linked mental health session at NUL urged people to name emotions early and use healthy coping like journaling and trusted support. Climate & Food Security: With El Niño risks rising, agriculture officials say drought-tolerant seeds are procured and livestock farmers are advised to plant lucerne and harvest water.
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