Lesotho
Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa
Pillar scores
Pillar scores
DisclaimerStage 2: Opportunistic
Limited literacy: Digital gap, basic use.
Skills and Literacy
2.45Stage 3: Systematic
Elective: Basic skills widespread, optional school learning.
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Usage and Adoption
1.62Stage 2: Opportunistic
Transactional: Moderate use, gaps in access.
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Culture Norms
1.39Stage 2: Opportunistic
Tolerant: Tech as last resort.
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Civic Engagement
2.28Stage 3: Systematic
Community: Tech solves local issues, citizen decision influence.
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Stage 3: Systematic
Growing access, exclusion gaps.
Physical Infrastructure
2.28Stage 3: Systematic
Rudimentary: Urban-focused high-speed coverage.
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Access Enablers
3.02Stage 4: Differentiating
Open: Similar access, recognized barriers, free access points.
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Initiatives in silos, limited support, no strategy.
Leadership and Strategy
2.17Stage 3: Systematic
Formal: Underdeveloped plan, moderate priority.
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Implementation Capacity and Systems
1.5Stage 2: Opportunistic
Outsourcing: Few skills, external help, partial strategy.
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Digital Public Services and Platforms
1.64Stage 2: Opportunistic
Digitization: Basic digital tools, in-person main.
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Open Government
1.36Stage 2: Opportunistic
Reactionary: Limited sharing, key stakeholder input.
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Stage 3: Systematic
Established: Substantive digital laws, weak enforcement.
Data and Privacy
2.09Stage 3: Systematic
Recognition: Functional data protection authority, regulation.
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Emerging Technologies
0Stage 1: Basic
No recognition: Tech not policy consideration.
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Fair Market Competition
1.98Stage 2: Opportunistic
Regulate & forget: Outdated IP law, some competition.
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Cybersecurity
2.5Stage 3: Systematic
Recognition: Enacted law, limited enforcement.
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Consumer Protection
3.79Stage 4: Differentiating
Promotion: Functional watchdog, diverse licenses.
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Human Rights
3.29Stage 4: Differentiating
Resourced: Legal resources, intl. standards.
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Stage 2: Opportunistic
Growing tech: Digital finance, moderate tech business.
Business
0.07Stage 1: Basic
Adverse: Limited tech adoption, unfavorable conditions.
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Financial Services
0.74Stage 1: Basic
Emerging: Primarily physical access to financial services.
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Innovation Ecosystem
0.52Stage 1: Basic
Stagnant: Limited graduates, outdated curriculum, lack of engagement.
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Standards Of Responsibility
5Stage 5: Transformational
Advocate: Embedded ethics, evolving standards, proactive advocacy.
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Stage 3: Systematic
Digital IDs, mobile banking, online data sharing.
Payments
1.67Stage 2: Opportunistic
Changing: Digital access, cards, online banking, cashless.
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Identification
1.88Stage 2: Opportunistic
Digitized: Records digital, separate institutions.
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Data Exchange
3.58Stage 4: Differentiating
Accessible: Governance, data use, decision-making.
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Digital Rights Dashboard
Cross-Cutting Indicators
Stage 3: Systematic
The country is a State Party to some international conventions. Some domestic policy instruments and institutional frameworks are in place. A systematic framework is likely to support their implementation.This analysis does not reflect quality of implementation or frameworks, and does not represent an analysis of the broader context of human rights.
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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Stage 4: Differentiating
Several domestic policy instruments and institutional frameworks are established. Some clear opportunities are likely created for implementation.This analysis does not reflect quality of implementation or frameworks, and does not represent an analysis of the broader context of human rights.
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Right to Privacy
Stage 5: Transformational
The country has most, if not all domestic policy instruments and institutional frameworks in place. Strong processes are likely in place to implement these structures.This analysis does not reflect quality of implementation or frameworks, and does not represent an analysis of the broader context of human rights.
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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Stage 5: Transformational
The country is a state party to most, if not all, relevant international conventions. Most, if not, all domestic policy instruments and institutional frameworks are established.This analysis does not reflect quality of implementation or frameworks, and does not represent an analysis of the broader context of human rights.
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