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Lesotho

Lesotho is a small mountainous country with a population of 2.1 million Basotho people. Its borders are enclosed within the borders of South Africa. Just 11% of Lesotho’s land is classified as arable with less than 1% of land classified as high potential land for crop production.  The majority of people live in the lowlands area (below 2000m altitude). 
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Land Area
3,036,000 ha
GDP/Capita
2,295.2 USD
Total population
2,281,450
Urban population
28.2 %
Land-related indicators browse all
Agricultural land
79.6 %
Women owning land
1.1 %

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Lesotho Parliament Passes Small Scale Mining Law
24 November 2021
Bereng Mpaki writing in the Lesotho Times provides background on the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill which seeks to legalise artisanal and  small scale mining. This had previously been outlawed by the Mines and Minerals Act, 2005. According to the the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Natural…
Photo EFE-EPA/John Hrusha
South Africa’s apartheid regime manipulated borders. Today, the effects linger
11 November 2021
The issue of land, especially its redistribution, remains contentious in South Africa 27 years after the formal end of apartheid. Land redistribution was promised at the end of apartheid. The failure of the African National Congress (ANC) government to do so is emblematic of its failure to…
Aerial view of the queue of residents of an informal settlement waiting to receive their food parcels on 20 May.
COVID-19 STRUGGLES HIGHLIGHTED AS LESOTHO MAN STARVES TO DEATH IN LENASIA
29 August 2021
JOHANNESBURG - Residents of the Waterworks informal settlement near Lenasia were reeling on Sunday following the death of a man in their community, allegedly from hunger. Thabiso Mokhele dropped dead in his shack after going without food for days, and community leaders found his emaciated body.…

Lesotho

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Local Works Experimental Activity

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Local Works Experimental Activity
919540.2299
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Local Works Experimental Activity that seeks to improve the land rights of peri-urban land holders for the realization of social, political and economic rights by conducting a research and testing interventions that will potentially improve land administration and management, and land titling processes and, increase access to information on land administration and management for citizens.

Implementation of Armenia’s LDN commitments through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded
1855908.357
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To support the national efforts to implement the LDN targets of Armenia through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded landscapes

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR)
15534963.8
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Strengthening Livelihoods and Resilience Activity (SLR)
8204510.224
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

FTF Ethiopia Land Governance Activity
9966931.281
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity
4314748.331
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

The purpose of the Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity is to increase social cohesion, reduce land conflicts and economically empower women to contribute to their communities by strengthening their legal access to land.

Using action research to improve land rights and governance in Africa – Cohort inception support
32256.88704
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Global Environment Facility

General

Strengthening of the rural family economy, through the management of Rubber-Shiringa (Hevea Brasiliense), in a
149995.7144
Project duration:
to
Euro
Other organizations (Projects Database), United Nations Development Programme
Global Environment Facility

General

Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP)
200000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
World Bank Group, International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

Land and Natural Resources Tenure Security Learning Initiative for East and Southern Africa
300000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
Global Land Tool Network
International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

919540.2299
Donors:
Government of the United States of America
Implementation of Armenia’s LDN commitments through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Local Works Experimental Activity
919540.2299
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Local Works Experimental Activity that seeks to improve the land rights of peri-urban land holders for the realization of social, political and economic rights by conducting a research and testing interventions that will potentially improve land administration and management, and land titling processes and, increase access to information on land administration and management for citizens.

Implementation of Armenia’s LDN commitments through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded
1855908.357
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To support the national efforts to implement the LDN targets of Armenia through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded landscapes

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR)
15534963.8
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Strengthening Livelihoods and Resilience Activity (SLR)
8204510.224
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

FTF Ethiopia Land Governance Activity
9966931.281
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity
4314748.331
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

The purpose of the Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity is to increase social cohesion, reduce land conflicts and economically empower women to contribute to their communities by strengthening their legal access to land.

Using action research to improve land rights and governance in Africa – Cohort inception support
32256.88704
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Global Environment Facility

General

Strengthening of the rural family economy, through the management of Rubber-Shiringa (Hevea Brasiliense), in a
149995.7144
Project duration:
to
Euro
Other organizations (Projects Database), United Nations Development Programme
Global Environment Facility

General

Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP)
200000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
World Bank Group, International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

Land and Natural Resources Tenure Security Learning Initiative for East and Southern Africa
300000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
Global Land Tool Network
International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

1855908.357
Donors:
Global Environment Facility
Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR)

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Local Works Experimental Activity
919540.2299
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Local Works Experimental Activity that seeks to improve the land rights of peri-urban land holders for the realization of social, political and economic rights by conducting a research and testing interventions that will potentially improve land administration and management, and land titling processes and, increase access to information on land administration and management for citizens.

Implementation of Armenia’s LDN commitments through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded
1855908.357
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To support the national efforts to implement the LDN targets of Armenia through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded landscapes

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR)
15534963.8
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Strengthening Livelihoods and Resilience Activity (SLR)
8204510.224
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

FTF Ethiopia Land Governance Activity
9966931.281
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity
4314748.331
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

The purpose of the Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity is to increase social cohesion, reduce land conflicts and economically empower women to contribute to their communities by strengthening their legal access to land.

Using action research to improve land rights and governance in Africa – Cohort inception support
32256.88704
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Global Environment Facility

General

Strengthening of the rural family economy, through the management of Rubber-Shiringa (Hevea Brasiliense), in a
149995.7144
Project duration:
to
Euro
Other organizations (Projects Database), United Nations Development Programme
Global Environment Facility

General

Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP)
200000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
World Bank Group, International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

Land and Natural Resources Tenure Security Learning Initiative for East and Southern Africa
300000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
Global Land Tool Network
International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

15534963.8
Donors:
Government of the United States of America
FTF Ethiopia Land Governance Activity

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Local Works Experimental Activity
919540.2299
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Local Works Experimental Activity that seeks to improve the land rights of peri-urban land holders for the realization of social, political and economic rights by conducting a research and testing interventions that will potentially improve land administration and management, and land titling processes and, increase access to information on land administration and management for citizens.

Implementation of Armenia’s LDN commitments through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded
1855908.357
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To support the national efforts to implement the LDN targets of Armenia through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded landscapes

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR)
15534963.8
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Strengthening Livelihoods and Resilience Activity (SLR)
8204510.224
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

FTF Ethiopia Land Governance Activity
9966931.281
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity
4314748.331
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

The purpose of the Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity is to increase social cohesion, reduce land conflicts and economically empower women to contribute to their communities by strengthening their legal access to land.

Using action research to improve land rights and governance in Africa – Cohort inception support
32256.88704
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Global Environment Facility

General

Strengthening of the rural family economy, through the management of Rubber-Shiringa (Hevea Brasiliense), in a
149995.7144
Project duration:
to
Euro
Other organizations (Projects Database), United Nations Development Programme
Global Environment Facility

General

Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP)
200000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
World Bank Group, International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

Land and Natural Resources Tenure Security Learning Initiative for East and Southern Africa
300000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
Global Land Tool Network
International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

9966931.281
Donors:
Government of the United States of America
Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Local Works Experimental Activity
919540.2299
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Local Works Experimental Activity that seeks to improve the land rights of peri-urban land holders for the realization of social, political and economic rights by conducting a research and testing interventions that will potentially improve land administration and management, and land titling processes and, increase access to information on land administration and management for citizens.

Implementation of Armenia’s LDN commitments through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded
1855908.357
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To support the national efforts to implement the LDN targets of Armenia through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded landscapes

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR)
15534963.8
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Strengthening Livelihoods and Resilience Activity (SLR)
8204510.224
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

FTF Ethiopia Land Governance Activity
9966931.281
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity
4314748.331
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

The purpose of the Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity is to increase social cohesion, reduce land conflicts and economically empower women to contribute to their communities by strengthening their legal access to land.

Using action research to improve land rights and governance in Africa – Cohort inception support
32256.88704
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Global Environment Facility

General

Strengthening of the rural family economy, through the management of Rubber-Shiringa (Hevea Brasiliense), in a
149995.7144
Project duration:
to
Euro
Other organizations (Projects Database), United Nations Development Programme
Global Environment Facility

General

Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP)
200000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
World Bank Group, International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

Land and Natural Resources Tenure Security Learning Initiative for East and Southern Africa
300000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
Global Land Tool Network
International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

4314748.331
Donors:
Government of the United States of America
Strengthening Livelihoods and Resilience Activity (SLR)

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Local Works Experimental Activity
919540.2299
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Local Works Experimental Activity that seeks to improve the land rights of peri-urban land holders for the realization of social, political and economic rights by conducting a research and testing interventions that will potentially improve land administration and management, and land titling processes and, increase access to information on land administration and management for citizens.

Implementation of Armenia’s LDN commitments through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded
1855908.357
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To support the national efforts to implement the LDN targets of Armenia through sustainable land management and restoration of degraded landscapes

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR)
15534963.8
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Strengthening Livelihoods and Resilience Activity (SLR)
8204510.224
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

FTF Ethiopia Land Governance Activity
9966931.281
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity
4314748.331
Project duration:
to
Euro
Millennium Challenge Account - Namibia
Government of the United States of America

General

The purpose of the Improving Land Access for Women Ilaw Activity is to increase social cohesion, reduce land conflicts and economically empower women to contribute to their communities by strengthening their legal access to land.

Using action research to improve land rights and governance in Africa – Cohort inception support
32256.88704
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Global Environment Facility

General

Strengthening of the rural family economy, through the management of Rubber-Shiringa (Hevea Brasiliense), in a
149995.7144
Project duration:
to
Euro
Other organizations (Projects Database), United Nations Development Programme
Global Environment Facility

General

Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP)
200000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
World Bank Group, International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

Land and Natural Resources Tenure Security Learning Initiative for East and Southern Africa
300000
Project duration:
to
United States dollar
Global Land Tool Network
International Fund for Agricultural Development

General

8204510.224
Donors:
Government of the United States of America
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Lesotho has seen a rapid urbanisation with the quadrupling of its urban population between 1976 and 2006