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…
As data breaches often affect a large number of data subjects, the material and non-material damages sustained from the violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are staggering. Meanwhile, EU law lacks clarity on this subject.…
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…
This book is divided into three parts, totalling 10 chapters. Elaborate on the concepts, theories, and techniques of international trade negotiations in a sequential manner. The first part is about the basic concepts of international 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…
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…