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…
China's pilot free trade zones (FTZs) have been under construction for a decade. It is of great significance for promoting the high-quality development of China's pilot FTZs to comprehensively compare the theoretical and practical…
Presented at the 3rd Annual NUL-WTO Research Chair Seminar on 5th September 2024, This policy paper, “International Trade and Climate Action in Lesotho: An Appraisal of the Regulatory Framework”, critically examines the evolving relationship between…
Presented at the 3rd Annual NUL-WTO Research Chair Seminar on 5th September 2024, this policy brief by Mpeshe Selebalo explores the critical intersection of international trade and climate action in the context of Lesotho’s development trajectory.…
In recent years, China's digital trade has experienced rapid growth. According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in 2022, the scale of China's trade in services that can be delivered digitally…
This policy brief, presented at the 3rd Annual NUL-WTO Research Chair Seminar, aims to explore how targeted policy interventions can empower women in Lesotho to overcome systemic barriers and fully participate in international trade. Despite Lesotho…