Lesotho+Infrastructure+Projects

= Metolong Dam Project likely to Provide Key Infrastructure for Lesotho =

Executive Summary:
It is likely that Chinese investments in Lesotho will be strictly in infrastructure. Chinese activity in Lesotho is very limited, but The Sinohydro Corporation Ltd. is the main contractor in the Metolong Dam project, but Chinese investment is limited. The Metolong Dam is a key component of the Metolong Dam and Water supply program (MDWSP), which is responsible for domestic and industrial water use for the towns of Roma, Mazenod, Marija, and Teyateyaneng.

Analytic Confidence:
Analytic confidence for this assessment is medium. Source reliability ranges from medium to high. There is no conflict between sources. The analyst had low expertise, worked alone, and did not use structured analytic methods. The subject is moderately complex and the deadline was easy to meet.

Analyst:
Sean Dailey sdaile35@lakers.mercyhurst.edu