Lesotho launches its second Voluntary National Review process for 2022

The Voluntary National Reviews aim to track the progress in implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through the Ministry of Development Planning, with support from the UN, Lesotho has today launched its processes in preparing for its second time presentation of the Voluntary National Review (VNR) report of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.

The final report will be presented at the 2022 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York at the United Nations Headquarters in July later this year.

“We must integrate the SDGs in the development work we do on a daily basis, this will assist us in maintaining the 2030 Agenda as a key priority for Lesotho”, remarked the Right Honorable Prime Minister of Lesotho, Dr Moeketsi Majoro at the launch ceremony.  

As part of the follow-up and review mechanism for the SDGs, member states are encouraged to conduct voluntary, regular, and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels to share experiences, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

The UN Resident Coordinator, Amada Khozi Mukwashi further reiterated the importance of engaging the Basotho people on the journey of working for sustainable development in Lesotho: “In the process of interrogating the SDGs, we need to be truthful in what we have done & what still needs to be done. Let us make sure that as many of the Basotho people as possible are involved, no one must be left behind” she said.

Lesotho will review four SDGs: Equality education, SDG 4, gender equality, SDG 5, Partnership for the goals, SDG 17 and life on land, SDG 15.