the major features of Lesothors economy is theB.A/ 40 / 44L EngIish Page 60 large difference between gross national product (cNp) and gross domesticproduct (cDP). rn LSBL/}2, for example, the GDp per capita was M 254 andGNP lt'l 428'* The difference is accounted for by income from abroad, almost arr ofwhich represents remittances from the Basotho miners in the Republic of southAfrica' The implications of the difference reflect one of the principalcharacteristics of the economy, namely, its great dependence on migrant labour andmigrant remittance which are' respectively, the major sources of employment andpurchasing po$ter in Lesotho's economy. Agricultural production and productivity isvery low while industry is still at the initial stages of development. waterresource developmentr one of the countryrs major resources, is also at an initialstage of development. Finally, human resources deveropment is stitl at a stagethat does not satisfy the economy's human porrer reguirements. 172. The devastating drought that has plagued large parts of the Africancontinent for several years running, has "tso "ffected t€sotho. The adversedrought effects in Lesotho have resulted in different kinds of suffering andhardships to the nation. rn response to the continuing adverse impact, of thedrought and its effects, the Lesotho @vernment has evolved remediar measures toarleviate and overcome the effects. The measures are of two kinds: (a) Projects addressing the emergency drought rerief aspects, (b) Projects aimed at resolving the continuous threat of drought in themedium- and long-term perspective. 173' Figures are not yeL available but the effects of the drought wirl have anadverse impact on the growth of the GNP. rncome earned by Basotho r.rorkers in southAfrica grew only slightry after a period of st,rong annuar increases. conseguentryrthe growth of GNP slowed down somewhat. The growth of overall production was notIarge enough to avoid a further increase of uriemployment. 2. Emplovment
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the economic situation of Lesotho, highlighting the disparities between gross national product (GNP) and gross domestic product (GDP), the reliance on migrant labor and remittances, and the impact of drought on the economy. It also touches on the government's measures to alleviate the effects of the drought.

**Category**
Economic development, Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief