1. By Seeiso Lehlehla African Information Highway (AIH) Workshop Libreville, Gabon 16 – 20 November 2015 11/16/20151Lesotho Bureau of Statistics

2. Country Background Known as The Mountain Kingdom One of the smallest in Africa (geographically and in population size) 1000m above sea level Around 30355 km² Completely landlocked by South Africa 11/16/20152Lesotho Bureau of Statistics

3. Introduction 11/16/20153Lesotho Bureau of Statistics

4. Why DP Improving dissemination of statistical information Exchanging data via these portals International comparability Increase public access to official statistics 11/16/20154Lesotho Bureau of Statistics

5. Trainings Data users Mostly statisticians, 10 – 13 June 2013 40 participants 13 data administrators 5 IT administrators 22 statisticians 11/16/20155Lesotho Bureau of Statistics

6. Launching 18 November 2014 (National Statistics Day) Government officials NGOs Academic institutions Private companies Media 11/16/20156Lesotho Bureau of Statistics

7. Data Uploading Only official statistics Updated as and when data is available Most frequent being monthly 2 focal point persons IT person Statistician 11/16/20157Lesotho Bureau of Statistics Responsible for uploading data and maintaining the data portal Responsible for staff mobilization availability of data trainings

8. Challenges Getting data Public awareness Changing administrative boundaries 11/16/20158Lesotho Bureau of Statistics

9. Solutions Frequency of updates Have a rule in place with regards to how often the Data Portal should be updated Escalation In cases where data is not provided from technical department there must be an escalation procedure Publicity Engage in public awareness campaign. (press releases, social media, etc.) 11/16/20159Lesotho Bureau of Statistics

10. Thank you 11/16/201510Lesotho Bureau of Statistics