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The Planning Process in Lesotho: Ministry of Development Planning

The document outlines Lesotho's national planning framework. It describes how the country develops long-term, medium-term, and sector plans. The long-term plan is the National Vision, while the current medium-term plan is the National Strategic Development Plan II (NSDP II) for 2018-2023. The NSDP II aims to transform Lesotho's economy from one driven by government spending to one driven by private sector investment and job creation. It will focus on strengthening infrastructure, human capital, governance, and enabling inclusive economic growth through priority sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.

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The Planning Process in Lesotho: Ministry of Development Planning

The document outlines Lesotho's national planning framework. It describes how the country develops long-term, medium-term, and sector plans. The long-term plan is the National Vision, while the current medium-term plan is the National Strategic Development Plan II (NSDP II) for 2018-2023. The NSDP II aims to transform Lesotho's economy from one driven by government spending to one driven by private sector investment and job creation. It will focus on strengthening infrastructure, human capital, governance, and enabling inclusive economic growth through priority sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.

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THE PLANNING PROCESS IN LESOTHO

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING


Presentation Outline

 Introduction
 National Planning Framework
 National Vision and Development Challenges
 NSDP II Strategic Framework
 NSDP II Documents
 Conclusion

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Introduction

 The Lesotho Planning Process involves stakeholder


intense consultations to improve implementation of
development Agenda
 The country strives to achieve integrated planning and
budgeting to improve coordination, accountability and
efficiency
 The Ministry of Development Planning is mandated to
lead the development of National Plans, Policies and
Strategies.

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LONG-TERM PLANNING

The long term plan for Lesotho is the National Vision


The Vision provides a long-term perspective within which short to medium-term
plans and strategies are formulated.
The specific objectives of the Vision include:
 Establish a long-term Vision for Lesotho looking beyond the short-term plans
and adjustment programmes;
 Explore the options for economic, political and human development;
 Identify alternative development strategies suitable for the Lesotho;
 Promote a process of open dialogue and consultation with socio-economic
groups country wide;
 Create an environment in which Basotho will actively participate in achieving
the Vision;
 Develop a focus along the horizon in the direction of which development plans
can be rolled out.

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MEDIUM-TERM PLANNING

 The Medium term plan defines a desired destination and identifies the
role different sectors need to play to reaching the desired goal.
 The plan provides an analysis of objectives and priorities in response
to identified national challenges,
 It mainstreams global and regional frameworks such as Agenda 2030,
Agenda 2063 and SADC Vision 2050 and RISDP 2020-2030.
The National Plans are intended to achieve:
 Inclusive Growth and Employment Creation
 Reduced Poverty and Inequality
 Improved Skills
 Improved Health
The plan is developed in consultation with all stakeholders and is
approved by Cabinet

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MEDIUM-TERM PLANNING – PAST NDPs

Lesotho has had a number of medium-term development plans since


independence, this include:
 First Five Year Development Plan 1970/71 – 1974/75
 Second Five Year Development 1975/76 – 1979/80
 Third Five Year Development Plan 1980/81 – 1984/85
 Fourth Five Year Development Plan 1986/87 – 1990/91
 Fifth Five Year Plan 1991/92 – 1995/96
 Sixth Five Year Development Plan 1996/97 – 1998/99
 Poverty Reduction Strategy 2004/05 – 2006/07
 Interim National Development Plan 2009/10 – 2010/11
 National Strategic Development Plan I 2012/123 – 2017/18
 National Strategic Development Plan II 2018/19 – 2022/23

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SECTOR PLANS

 A Sector Plan is a plan for a specific sector or geographic


area, e.g Health Sector Plan, Berea District Plan

 The Sector Plans are the building block of the National


Plan (NSDP)

 They present a clear outline of the development path for


the sector
 They highlight the Priority Programmes for the sector

 The Plan also integrates the global and regional


frameworks that Lesotho has ratified

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IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL PLANS

The implementation of the development priorities is through:

 Integration of NSDP Priorities in the National Budget

 Sector alignment of sectoral and districts budgets to the


sector plans and NSDP

 Development of Programmes and Projects aligned with


the sector Plans and NSDP
 Alignment of programmes and projects of development
partners e.g UN Development Assistance Framework
(UNDAF)
 Alignment of Private sector annual plans with NSDP

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NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Nat
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Agenda al
2063
Visi SGDs
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NSDP
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priorities
SADC s
indicators IPOA
Vision &
RISDP

Sector Objectives and indicators

Sectoral Objectives and Indicators Local


Government Development Plans & Indicators
(District Plans)
NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Visi
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Agend New
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SADC V 2
isio ritieterm -
Medium nda
RISDP n 2050 and s Ag
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030 NSDP Priorities &
indicators

Short-term - Sector Operational


Plans

District operational plans


NSDP II: Strategic Framework

The NSDP II (2018/19 - 2022/23) is developed to enhance private investment


that create jobs and inclusive growth

“Transform Lesotho economy from


consumer based economy driven by
Government spending to producer-
based economy driven by private
sector investment.”

• The plan emphasises on private


sector development and to pursue
sustainable inclusive growth
• It builds on the achievements and
lessons learned during implementation
of NSDP I

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NSDP II Strategic Framework

Employment & Inclusive Growth


KPA 1: KPA 2: KPA 3: KPA 4:
Enhancing inclusive and Strengthening Building Enabling Strengthening National
Sustainable Economic Human Capital Infrastructure Governance and
Growth and Private Accountability Systems
Sector-led Job Creation
• Service Delivery &
Agriculture Health Decentralisation
Roads
• Public Financial Management
Manufacturing Skills and • Peace, Security & Stability
Energy
Development • Law enforcement &
Tourism and Creative Administration of Justice
Water • Protection of Human Rights
Industries Migration and
• Policy, Planning and
Diaspora
ICT Monitoring & Evaluation
Technology and • Cooperate Governance
Innovation Nutrition • Regional Integration,
International Relations &
Social Protection Cooperation

Cross-Cutting Themes: Environment and Climate Change; Gender; Youth, Children and Disability
NSDP III Building Enabling Infrastructure

Sustainable Quality Transport Network

Improved quality of Build Environment

Sustainable Solid Waste Management


NSDP IV Strengthening National Governance and
Accountability Systems

Effective Oversight Bodies

Improved Service Delivery


NSDP II Package

The complete NSDP II package is composed of the following documents:

 NSDP II Document
 NSDP II Public Sector Investment Plan (PSIP)
 NSDP II M&E Framework
 NSDP II Financing Strategy
 NSDP II Implementation Plan

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Conclusion

• The successful implementation of NSDP II requires


stronger linkages between Planning and Budgeting

• It is important that the sectoral budgets are aligned to the


programmes and projects proposed by NSDP II.

• Sector Plans and Strategies should be aligned to NSDP II

• I therefore, urge everyone, in all the districts of Lesotho


to be fully committed to the implementation of NSDP II.

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