The primal aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on one of the gendered outcomes; female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) within the Sub-Saharan region. This study adds to the…
As global economic and trade governance enters a period of important transition, China should reshape the constituent elements of the international economic order and promote it from three aspects: values advocacy, normative input, and institutional…
This study examines the determinants of ease to export for Lesotho firms with a specific interest on the gender of the head of the firm. The data used are drawn from the 2023 firm survey collected by the National University of Lesotho – World Trade…
Trade structure reflects the development of a country's industries and the comparative advantage in the world. Optimizing trade structure will help improve international competitiveness, consolidate industrial layout and deepen trade…
Lesotho is a small, landlocked developing country in Southern Africa, and it faces significant challenges, from droughts and increased temperatures to changing agricultural patterns and ineffective international trading. As part of its strategy to…
The National University of Lesotho – WTO Research Chair’s 3rd Annual Conference, held from 10th to 11th October 2024, convened under the theme “Bridging Borders: Technology, Trade, and Africa’s Renaissance”, brought together scholars, policymakers,…
Women entrepreneurs are vital to Lesotho’s economic growth, comprising a significant portion of the workforce in informal and small-scale trade. Despite their contributions, systemic challenges persist, including limited financial access, safety…
China WTO Review is one of the significant outputs of the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) undertaken by the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE). This volume consists of two main sections: a Special Feature on Subsidy Rules…
Presented at the 3rd Annual NUL-WTO Research Chair Seminar on 5th September 2024, Thabo Qhesi’s policy paper, “Leveraging International Trade for Climate Action in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for Lesotho”, explores the complex interplay…
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy tool introduced by the European Union (EU) to address carbon leakage and ensure that climate policies do not disadvantage European industries in the global market. By imposing a carbon price…