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To phase out Government subsidies and state control of commercial
enterprises.
• To concentrate Government effort and spending on the creation of a
suitable health, education, legal and security environment for optimal
economic growth.
• To introduce competitive pressure and fiscal discipline required for
increased production, improved service levels and job creation.
• To attract foreign capital and expertise.
• To broaden direct public participation in the economy through the
purchase of state-held companies and shares.
• To provide adequate compensation and relevant retraining for
retrenched workers.
The programme is also being used to create an investor- friendly
environment. With this in mind the Government is giving high priority to
privatizing the telecommunications, water and electricity utilities as
well the national development bank, Lesotho Bank.
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