Lesoto

Lesotho

                  2003

                  Diagnostic Trade Integration Study
                
                  2012

                  DTIS Update
                
                  1996
                
                  WTO Accession

O QIR está a colaborar com o Governo do Lesoto para reforçar a integração do país no ambiente de comércio mundial.

O comércio é agora um elemento-chave da Estratégia de Redução da Pobreza do Lesoto e o país aumentou a sua competitividade e capacidade produtiva, além de estar a diversificar as suas exportações. Com a colaboração das partes interessadas e dos parceiros de desenvolvimento, o QIR forneceu apoio estratégico direcionado ao setor da agricultura, com uma forte ênfase em cadeias de valor melhoradas e normas de qualidade.

Elevating fruit and vegetable production in Lesotho

VÍDEO

Aumentar a produção de frutas e legumes no Lesoto

NOVIDADES

Criar novas ligações no Lesoto

EIF is working to strengthen Lesotho's integration into global trade, complementing the implementation of the country's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Efforts focused on coordination, particularly related to trade mainstreaming and donors.

Results:

Completed Diagnostic Trade Integration Study Update Action Matrix and Medium‑term Programme Implementation Concept Note, proposing a specific sequence of priorities while taking into account institutional and resource constraints.
Completed comparative review of EIF‑assisted countries with similar characteristics as Lesotho but with higher Aid for Trade inflows (Lao PDR and Tanzania), with applicable recommendations on improving current trade policy and institutional frameworks.

EIF is working to improve the ability of smallholders to commercialize and diversify their production of fresh fruit and vegetables, targeting farmer groups, youth, women and individual smallholders who have basic resources and motivation.

Results:

572 farmers trained on greenhouse‑protected farming production and plant care.
85 greenhouse technology packages installed.
Harvesting of spinach, lettuce, cabbage and kale from greenhouses and hail nets began in March 2015, and the produce was sold to hotels, schools, supermarkets and communities.
Market centre for agro products established to link cooperatives with domestic and international markets, and serve as a point for collection, packaging and distribution of fresh produce from greenhouses, as well as mushrooms produced in the country.