Political and economic impact of the 2018 agricultual marketing (Wool and Mohair) licensing
| dc.contributor.author | Ramolahloane, Sarah Mantlae | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Maliehe, Sean Morenakemang | |
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| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-05T10:29:33Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-05T10:29:33Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 0006 | |
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| dc.description.abstract | The Government of Lesotho implemented the Agricultural Marketing Regulations of 2018 to regulate the marketing of wool and mohair with a justification to create a fair and transparent market for the Basotho farmers in the industry. This study examines the political and economic impacts of these regulations. Methodologically, the study depended on primary and secondary historical sources. The study used documentary materials, such as, newspapers, as well as oral interviews covering the introduction and implementation of the Agricultural Marketing Regulations. The outcomes of the research revealed that the regulations largely had adverse political and economic impacts on the local wool and mohair industry. The research conducted for this study demonstrated that, politically, these regulations were resisted by the Basotho farmers, who felt that the government was overstepping its boundaries and interfering in the private market without appropriate consultative measures. This led to protests and backlash from farmers, creating a tense political climate in the industry. Economically, the regulations were a failure. They resulted in a decrease in the production of wool and mohair. Farmers were unable to sell their products at competitive prices due to the government-mandated rigidly standardized pricing structure, which led to a decrease in profits, and economic instability within the industry. Furthermore, the regulations hindered innovation and growth within the sector. The Basotho farmers were discouraged from investing in new technology and techniques. Overall, the new Agricultural Marketing Regulations had adverse political and economic impacts on the industry. Their failure highlights the importance of the state carefully considering all factors and stakeholders before implementing regulatory measures in the agricultural sector. Importantly, the study illuminated that the role of the ordinary people ii through their associations was crucial in successfully opposing regulations imposed by the government | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | National Manpower Development Secretariat | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/2298 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | National University of Lesotho | |
| dc.title | Political and economic impact of the 2018 agricultual marketing (Wool and Mohair) licensing | |
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