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The objective is to strengthen the effectiveness of existing programs, improve coordination so initiatives “talk to each other,” and introduce new interventions where major gaps hinder human capital formation. It supports the Government of Lesotho and sector ministries in planning human development policies, and helps development partners design aligned interventions to enable children to grow up healthy and reach full learning and development potential.","Report No: AUS0002506  \nPub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nINVESTING INHUMAN CAPITAL IN LESOTHO:  \nA Framework for a Coordinated Multi-Sectoral Approach  \nAleksandra Posarac, Elizabeth Ninan Dulvy, Jesal Kika, Tihtina Zenebe Gebre, Victoria Monchuk, Omer Ramses Zang Sidjou, Kajali Goswami, and Thomas Vaughan Bowen  \nAugust 2021  \nReport No: AUS0002506  \nInvesting in human capital in Lesotho A Framework for a coordinated multy-sectoral approach  \nAugust 2021  \nHuman Development Global Practice  \n© 2017 The World Bank  \n1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433  \nTelephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet:](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[ www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nSome rights reserved  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of The World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.  \nRights and Permissions  \nThe material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given.  \nAttribution—Please cite the work as follows: “A. Posarac at all. Investing inhuman capital in Lesotho. A Framework for a coordinated multy-sectoral approach. 2021. © World Bank.”  \nAll queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail:  \n[pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org).  \nACKNOWLEDGMENT  \nThis Note was prepared as a guidance on how to promote a coordinated and harmonized approach across key human development sectors in addressing low human capital outcomes in Lesotho and ensuring that all children grow up healthy, reaching their full learning and development potential. The objective of this guidance Note is to first and foremost improve the efficacy of existing programs, ensure that these programs “talk to each other” and that new programs are introduced where there are significant gaps hampering human capital formation in the country. Thus, the Note ultimate objective is to serve as a guide to the Government of Lesotho as a whole and its relevant sectoral ministries in planning and developing human development policies, as well as to the World Bank and other development partners in planning their interventions to support the Government of Lesotho.  \nThe Note builds on several World Bank studies prepared in recent years in education, health and nutrition and social protection, as well as on the Poverty Assessment for Lesotho that was completed in 2019. The team is grateful to Igor Kheyfets, Laura Rawlings, Son Nam Nguyen, and Waly Wane for providing valuable comments. The World Bank team worked under the guidance and leadership of the Country Director for Southern Africa, Marie-Francoise Marie-Nelly; the Resident Representative for Eswatini, Nonhlahla Zindela; Amit Dar, the Regional Director for Human Development in Africa, as well as Muna Meky, the Practice Manager for Education for Eastern and Southern Africa, Paolo Belli, the Practice Manager, Social protection and Jobs, Eastern and Southern Africa and Francisca Ayodeji Akala, the Practice Manager for Health, Nutrition & Population, Eastern and Southern Africa.  \nTable of Contents  \nACKNOWLEDGMENT.............................................................................................................","cbCaig9nkIyN4HK3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig9nkIyN4HK3","pdf",1710905,5,1,41,"English","en",105,"# Acknowledgment\n# Context\n## Macroeconomic context\n## Human capital\n# Binding Constraints to Strengthening Human Capital Development\n## High levels of poverty and inequality affect human capital outcomes\n## Capacity constraints and weak accountability systems\n# Opportunities to Strengthen Human Capital Development and Service Delivery\n## Focus on Early Childhood Care, Development and Education\n## Improve targeting and efficiency of social spending\n## Build on progress made in the recent past\n# Priority Policy Areas to Strengthen Human Capital and Service Delivery","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the guidance note on human capital in Lesotho?\",\"answer\":\"It provides guidance on coordinating and harmonizing actions across human development sectors to address low human capital outcomes and ensure children achieve healthy growth, learning, and development potential.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the note recommend improving existing programs?\",\"answer\":\"It emphasizes improving the efficacy of current programs and ensuring they work together through better coordination so interventions “talk to each other.”\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of gaps does the note aim to address?\",\"answer\":\"It highlights significant gaps that impede human capital formation and supports introducing new programs where needed alongside improvements to existing services.\"}]","Investing in Human Capital in Lesotho - 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