Water is the most abundant natural resource and second-most exported product in this small, land-locked country in Southern Africa. MCC contracted Social Impact to conduct an independent evaluation of these activities. Earlier this year, the SI evaluation team visited Lesotho to gather information needed to develop a rigorous evaluation design.
SI met with key stakeholders in the water sector and conducted site visits to observe project infrastructure. Access to a reliable and safe water supply is a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Evaluations such as this, along with others that SI is conducting for MCC in Tanzania and Jordan, play an important role in helping governments and donors understand the impacts and sustainability of large-scale urban water infrastructure projects, toward ensuring access to water for all.
Evaluating the Urban Water Supply in Lesotho. Previous Next. The Metolong Program and the Urban and Peri-Urban Water UPUW Activity involved several components in the capital of Maseru and other urban areas around the country and included: Design and construction of a new water treatment plant and associate infrastructure Installation of new and upgraded water supply system infrastructure Extension and rehabilitation of the piped water network MCC contracted Social Impact to conduct an independent evaluation of these activities.
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