Table of Contents

Abbreviations

I. PROJECT BACKGROUND

A. Project Origin

B. General Information

II. PROJECT AREA

III. PROJECT RATIONALE

IV. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

V. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Component 1: Range Management

Component 2: Implementation of Conservation Measures

Component 3: Development of Forest Resources

Component 4: Construction of Small and Medium Dams

Component 5: Capacity Building, Research and Extension

VI. ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS

VII. PROPOSED SOURCES OF FINANCING

VIII. PROJECT BENEFITS

IX. IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS

X. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) REQUIREMENTS

XI. ISSUES AND PROPOSED ACTIONS

XII. POSSIBLE RISKS

Appendix 1: Map of Lesotho

Appendix 2: List of Catchments in the First Year of the Programme (2006/2007)

Appendix 3: Detailed Project Cost Estimate