The global objective of this assignment was to contribute towards effective implementation of
Integrated Catchment Management in Lesotho through operationalisation of the ICM
framework, including improved coordination among relevant stakeholders in line with the
Long-term Water and Sanitation Strategy.

The specific objectives of this assignment were to:

• Support the institutional and legal reforms for operationalising the ICM Framework, both at national level and at catchment level and based on progress already made in the establishment of the National Inter-Ministerial Catchment Committee - NICMC;
• Support the validation of prioritisation and sequencing as proposed, such through workshops involving all stakeholders based on the identification of the first group of pilot sub-catchments for implementation;
• Contribute to development of catchment management plans for each of the prioritised pilot sub-catchments including annual plans of action and tentative budgets.