The need to re-engineer growth in Africa has become increasingly glaring in the face of the prevailing economic shocks that exposed its inadequate productivity power for basic and vital food and drugs. According to the World Bank and several other…
The impact of export status on access to finance by firms is a widely debated subject in economic literature and policy discussions, yet empirical evidence remains inconclusive. The objective of this study is to explore how export status affects…
Sub Saharan African (SSA) countries face severe economic challenges especially low economic growth rates, high trading costs, infrastructure deficit and poor trade performance. Lesotho is not an exception; thus development assistance is key in…
Given the economic situation of Lesotho, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are key drivers of employment and growth, it is critical to understand the factors impacting their foreign trade operations.
This study examines the ease of…
The study delves into the transformative potential impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on intra-African trade dynamics. Using the gravity model approach, the study explores the intricate web of trade relationships within the…
This study examines the effects of currency depreciation on trade in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. The main research questions address how exchange rate depreciation…
The environmental impact of mining is well-documented; however, the specific effects of nonrenewable natural resource trade on pollution emissions have received less attention, particularly in Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa heavily relies on exporting…
This paper investigates the multifaceted landscape of regional and international trade, emphasizing the significance of robust policies and adept negotiation strategies in fostering economic growth and integration. As globalization advances, trade…
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…
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…