Long-Term Water and Sanitation Strategy – Vol II, Water Sector Programme. Country/Territory Lesotho Document type Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Policy/planning Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Gender Governance Groundwater Surface water Sustainable use Community management Pollution control Water supply Potable water Sustainable development Equity Waterworks Climate change Monitoring Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Africa Abstract This Long-Term Water and Sanitation Strategy – Vol II, Water Sector Programme is a nationwide sectoral policy document. The vision for how the water sector would look like in 2030 include: Implementation of catchment management and development plans has resulted positively in improved livelihood in rural areas, improved food security and improved water resources and environmental management; Lesotho will be internationally recognised for its capacity for integrated monitoring and assessment of climate and water resources and will be adapting positively to climate change with evidence based programmes with links to catchment management activities; All Basotho will have access to appropriate and affordable water and sanitation services according to desired service levels; Full cost recovery for regulated water and sewerage services with Government subsidies specifically targeted to: i) ensure the provision of services to the poor, and ii) en-sure compliance with environmental regulations; The water resource development activities in Lesotho will be implemented in an integrated and sustainable manner; etc. Full text English Website www.water.org.ls