Lesotho, Oct. 28 -- The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has pledged to improve accountability and work more closely with communities affected by its projects, as residents continue to raise concerns about reliable water supplies, employment and other development opportunities.

The commitment was made during the Authority's Third Annual Stakeholder Conference, held at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre from October 21 to 23 under the theme Celebrating 40 Years of Impact.

The three-day conference brought together stakeholders to review the Authority's performance, discuss concerns raised by communities and explore ways to ensure that people living near the project benefit from its activities.

LHDA Chief Executive Tente Te...