Ce qui fonctionne — Lesotho

Lesotho has implemented several major initiatives with measurable outcomes. The Basic Education Strengthening Project reduced junior secondary dropout from 27% to 19.8% and lifted early-years literacy from 71% to 85% across 40,569 learners. The Local Government Elections Act of 2005 achieved 58% female representation on local councils in its first election, though this declined to 40% by 2017 as implementation was diluted. The Lesotho Highlands Water Project generates approximately R4 billion (US$240 million) annually in royalty payments from South Africa — about 15% of Lesotho's government budget — though affected highland communities report inadequate compensation and environmental degradation.