L76. In recognition of the fact that very few job opportunities are beinq created in Lesotho every year and that the labour force is growinq at a faster rate than job opportunities and the possibility of gradual or sudden repatriation of migrant erorkers, the Government reguested the International labour Organisation (IIO) Southern African Team for Employment Promotion (SATEP) to prepare a long term employment plan for Lesotho for absorption of the growing labour force and to prepare contingency and emergency programmes for migrant workers. ILOISATEP fielded a two-man mission which was primarily a fact finding mission concerning the scope and the requirements of the project during the last part of 1984. The project document has now been prepared and steps to prepare the plan are under way. A four-man team is now in Maseru making the preparatory arranqements for the main mission which wil.l be composed of eight experts in various fields to be complemented by technicians in agriculture, engineering and one or two senior 66vernment officials who will participate in the formulation of the envisaged employment plans. It is expected that the plans will be ready at the latest in September 1985. C. Government budget I?7. preliminary figures for Lg84/85 indicate a significant improvement in the Government's budgetary situation. Total revenue is estimated at 14 225 million, an increase of 27 per cent compared with 1983/84. The major contribution to this Iarge revenue increase was an increase of over M 40 million, or 38 per cent, in customs union revenues. Total expenditure in L984/85 rose by M 2I.5 million or 15 per cent compared with L983/84- capital expenditure is estimated at M ?0 million, giving an increase of M 12 million or 2I per cent compared with Lg83/84. The efforts made by the @vernment, to consolidate the fiscal situation,
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the economic situation of Lesotho, specifically the government's efforts to address employment issues and improve its budgetary situation. The mention of a long-term employment plan and contingency programs for migrant workers suggests that employment is a significant concern. The text also touches on the government's budget, including revenue and expenditure, which is relevant to economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Employment