Lesotho Highlands Development Authority Order (No. 23 of 1986). Country/Territory Lesotho Document type Regulation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Fisheries, Land & soil, Water Keyword Agricultural development Farming Mountain area Less favoured areas Institution Ecosystem preservation Inland fisheries Land-use planning Freshwater resources management Water conservation zone Water shortage/drought Water supply Waterworks Drainage/land reclamation Basin/catchment/watershed Irrigation Freshwater pollution Pollution control Inland waters Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Africa Abstract This Order establishes the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority as a body corporate and provides with respect to its functions, powers, administration and operation. The Act also concerns development of Lesotho Highlands and ancillary development matters such as water management and conservation, regulation of fisheries and protection of the environment. The governing body of the Authority shall be a Board of Directors. Full text English Website www.environment.gov.ls