Lesotho - Electricity Supply Project


Project Summary

Approval Date 04 Feb 2009
Signature Date 13 May 2009
Planned Completion Date 31 Dec 2014
Last Disbursement Planned Date 31 Dec 2014
Sovereign / Non-Sovereign Sovereign
Sector Power
DAC Sector Code 23630
Environmental Category 2
Commitment U.A 10,850,690.65
Status Completion

Project General Description

The aim of the project is to support investment in the electricity supply to enhance electricity access rate and to ensure improved efficiency and therefore assist the country reduce poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals. It is agreed across the board that improving the electricity access rate improves the millennium Development Goals relating to health, education and sustainable development. The main outcomes of the project will be the provision of electricity to additional 8,350 customers and reduced inefficiencies in the system. The refurbishment of a mini hydro plant will generate additional 2 MW power to reduce power outages to that extent during peak time.

Participating Organization

Funding
African Development Fund
Extending
Government Of Lesotho
Implementing
GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Implementing
GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Information

IATI identifier 46002-P-LS-FA0-001
Last Update 24 Mar 2023

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Contact Details

Name Farai Epiphanius KANONDA
Email e.kanonda@afdb.org

Geographic Location

Country Lesotho
Coordinates Location Name
-29.1667 27.9167 Berea District
-29 28 Leribe District
-29.5 28 Maseru District
-30.4167 28 Quthing District
-28.8718 28.045 Leribe
-29.5332 28.2699 Mantsonyane
-29.3167 27.4833 Maseru
-30.2246 28.1699 Mphaki Community
-30.4 27.7003 Quthing