NUL WTO Chair

The end of the year is always a buzz for the NUL-WTO Chair!

This year is no exception as well. The Annual business roundtable featured key figures from the Gov, academia, & private sector. Running under the theme, “Strengthening Lesotho’s Trade Strategy for Economic Resilience Through Diversification and Market Integration.

All this was possible with the help of Revenue Services Lesotho.

The event ended with the announcement of the seven (7) MSc scholarship recipients!

As if it was not enough, the awards for the essay competition we offered as well!

What a walk!! 💯

Want to end the semester with a refreshing walk?

We are here for you then! Join us tomorrow.

A real definition of a successful conference!! 🕺💃

Now Competition time!
-Eligible: Those who attended 4th Annual Conference ONLY!

- Caption any of the pictures on this post. The best caption(with many likes) wins.
We have an amazing gift hamper (nice branded bag & airtime (ETL/VCL).

The competition closes on Sunday, 26th, @ 23:59:59.

Let the best caption win.

📢 CALL FOR ESSAYS – 2025 NUL-WTO CHAIR ESSAY COMPETITION 🌍✍️

The National University of Lesotho (NUL) WTO Chair invites all undergraduate and postgraduate students to take part in the 2025 Essay Competition! 🎓

🟩 Theme:
🌱 “Climate Change and Its Impact on Lesotho’s Trade and Agricultural Exports: Adapting to a Changing Global Environment.”

💡 Your Task:
Critically analyze how climate change is reshaping Lesotho’s trade and agriculture — explore the challenges, opportunities, and how trade policy can support adaptation and resilience.

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Prize – M5,500 + Trophy
🥈 2nd Prize – M3,300 + Trophy
🥉 3rd Prize – M2,200 + Trophy

📝 Submission Details:

Deadline: 5 November 2025

Word Count: 1,500–2,000 words

Format: Arial 12pt, double-spaced, APA referencing

Submit to: 📧 [email protected]
and copy [email protected]

Email Subject Line: 2025 NUL-WTO Essay – [Your Full Name]

Eligibility: Open to all registered NUL students

⚠️ Essays must be original and free from plagiarism. The use of AI-generated text will lead to disqualification.

This is your chance to have your work published on the official NUL-WTO Chair website and contribute to vital conversations on climate, trade, and sustainable development. 🌾🌎

The Only scholarship that matters!!

. . .

The offer still stands!!

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NUL-WTO CHAIR HOSTS 4th ANNUAL RESEARCH SEMINAR ON INCLUSIVE TRADE

National University of Lesotho (NUL) in conjunction World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair recently hosted their 4th Annual Research Seminar, a key event focused on integrating Lesotho's informal sector into its formal trade systems.

Held at the NUL Roma Campus, the seminar brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, from informal traders and government officials to academics, students and business leaders to discuss how to make trade facilitation and customs modernization more inclusive.

The informal sector is a backbone of Lesotho’s economy, providing countless jobs and driving cross-border trade. However, as trade processes become more digital, there's a real risk that these vital traders could be left behind. Many lack the necessary knowledge about trade policies, face complex registration procedures, and struggle with inefficient customs clearance. The seminar was a timely opportunity to tackle these challenges head-on and ensure that new systems work for everyone.

The seminar's theme, "The Informal Sector, Trade Facilitation, and Customs Modernisation in Lesotho," focused on finding practical solutions.

Throughout the day, stakeholders engaged in lively panel discussions, sessions designed to generate actionable policy ideas. The discussions aimed to bridge the gap between formal regulations and the realities of informal businesses.

A key highlight was the wide range of expertise on the panels, with speakers from the public and private sectors, Revenue Service of Lesotho (RSL), Khathang Tema Baitsokoli and academia.

Representatives from organizations like the Lesotho Federation of Informal Traders Association and the Ministry of Trade showed a strong commitment to collaborative solutions.

The event is a vital step toward creating a more equitable and efficient trading environment in Lesotho, which will ultimately support economic growth and help reduce poverty.

Invitation!! Invitation.....!