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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>The Government of Lesotho signed two key Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocols: the SADC Protocol on Statistics and the SADC Protocol on Employment and Labour on Tuesday in Maseru.<\/p>\n

According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, this is reaffirming the country\u2019s commitment to regional integration, good governance, and evidence-based development.<\/p>\n

It states that the Protocol on Statistics, approved by SADC Heads of State in 2021, provides a legal framework for cooperation in statistical development, data harmonization, and innovation across the region. It also promotes the use of reliable, timely, and high-quality data to guide planning, policy, and decision-making at all levels.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Lesotho. The Government of Lesotho signed two key Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocols: the SADC Protocol on Statistics and the SADC Protocol on Employment and Labour on Tuesday in Maseru. 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