Yesterday renewed a waning faith in development organizations. KMA applied for a UNDP (United Nations Development Program) Global Environmental Facility grant. Their concept paper cleared the first round and entered the second round which brought three UNDP representatives to Semonkong in further review of the project's vision. After visiting a single site and several long discussions, the representatives had seen enough. Maybe that sounds quick to judge but their analysis was quick and amazingly thorough.
Jaded by the rampant abuses I've heard from all around Lesotho by various NGO's and international organizations, I received these representatives with a professional disguise. Yea, even with an international organization with the reputation like UNDP had me doubting. Their advice from professional observation was keen(in tune with national need and local perspective).
It was nice to finally hear something different for a change. KMA is now working to adjust some of their vision to include their advice; including more local involvement and cooperation from multiple interests.