Migration and development: dependence on South Africa: a study of Lesotho

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Title:	Migration and development: dependence on South Africa: a study of Lesotho
Author:	Ström, Gabriele Winai
Year:	1986
Pages:	171
Language:	English
City of publisher:	Uppsala
Publisher:	Scandinavian Institute of African Studies
ISBN:	9171062521
Geographic terms:	Lesotho South Africa
Subjects:	foreign policy labour migration
Abstract:	Migrant labour is the main source of income of Lesotho society. Its dependence on wage employment as defined by South Africa and the restrictions of foreign contract labour has made Lesotho and its Government increasingly vulnerable. The geopolitical situation does not seem to give much hope either. Still, the political strategy and the mechanisms of dependence have changed as a result of conscious actions undertaken by the Le sotho Government. The dramatic development of this migrant labour society illustrates the realities and the potential for change. The focus of this case study is on political parties, State institutions and development policies during the period 1960-1975, but the author has updated regarding recent events.