PESA Editorial on Lesotho: 2H2022/23

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Lesotho’s exports have had a slower growth since the recovery from the shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s total merchandise exports had a slower growth since the recovery to USD 998.1 million in 2021. Lesotho has a slightly diversified export profile and earnings from Diamonds have begun recovering despite being below the medium-term average to USD 343.2 million (approx. 34.4% of total exports) in 2021. Other top exports from Lesotho include men and women’s clothing. Read more accurate and balanced analysis of the political economy in Lesotho here: https://politicaleconomy.org.za/2023/02/pesa-editorial-on-lesotho-2h2022-23/.