Lesotho
- Lesotho recorded modest growth in 2011 in spite of severe flooding at the beginning of the year. Over the medium term economic growth will remain moderate.
- Private sector participation continues to be impeded by structural constraints while showing a very high potential for creating employment and alleviating poverty.
- Youth unemployment is a critical development challenge.
- 05/12/2012 - Atelier régional sur le gouvernement électronique pour les pays de la SADC à Maseru
- 24/10/2012 - South Africa - A Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on the AfDB’s Human Capital Development Strategy 2013-2017
- 10/07/2012 - Using Public-Private Partnership to Finance National Hospitals: The Case of Lesotho
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-LS-FA0-001 |
Rural Electrification Project Categories: Energy & Power |
OngoingOnGo |
| P-LS-E00-001 |
RWSS Strategic Investment Plan Categories: Water Supply & Sanitation |
OngoingOnGo |
Contacts
Southern Africa Resource Center (SARC)
African Development Bank Group
339 Witch-Hazel Avenue
Highveld Ext. 78
Centurion
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 003 6900
Contact :
Mr Ebrima Faal, Regional Director
Location
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Maseru |
| Area: | 30,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2012: | 2.2 Million |
| Urban Population 2012: | 28.38% |
| Female Population 2012: | 50.66% |
| GDP: | US$ 2.6 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2012: | US$ 1,220 |
| Inflation Rate: | 5.50% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 27.25% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 158 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.461 |
| Membership Date: | 02/07/1973 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2012): | UA 333.7 Million |
