Dr Makhetha Coordinator
- International Economics
- Development Economics
- Development Finance
- PhD, Peking University
- MSc, National University of Lesotho
- B.A, National University of Lesotho
Dr Makhetha coordinates Curriculum Development activities in the NUL WTO Chair He is a lecturer and the Head of the Department of Economics at the National University of Lesotho (NUL). In 2022, he was honoured with the Third Prize Peking University Baoping African Studies Distinction Thesis Award. He serves as a board member of the African Economic Research Consortium. Furthermore, he holds the position of being the Lesotho representative in the Finnish-African educational project titled “Business and Sustainable Economic Development: African and European Perspective,” (BUSEDA) contributing to cross-continental collaboration and fostering growth.
His research interests revolve around the intricacies of International Trade and Industrial Policy. Furthermore, he oversees the NUL Innovation Hub, facilitating transformative projects and promoting a culture of innovation within the NUL.
publications
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NUL WTO Chair Engages Future Trade Leaders at National Career Expo
August 8, 2025 Posted by: NUL WTO Chair Category: Uncategorized No Comments The NUL WTO Chair recently participated in a nationwide career expo, an important outreach initiative aimed at inspiring high school students to explore careers in international trade. The event highlighted the wide range of exciting opportunities available to students who choose to pursue
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NUL and RSL Sign Partnership MOU, Initiated by WTO Chair
August 8, 2025 Posted by: NUL WTO Chair Category: Economics No Comments NUL and RSL Forge a New Partnership, Initiated by Dr. Tsotang Tsietsi The National University of Lesotho (NUL) and Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an initiative spearheaded by Dr. Tsotang Tsietsi, former Co-Chair of the NUL
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Annual Conference
The Chair hosts a conference on an annual basis under a different and pertinent theme. In 2022 the theme was “The Right to Development and the Operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.” The sub-themes included:
1. Intra-African Trade and the Prospects for Poverty Eradication;
2. The Roel of Foreign Direct Investment in the Development of Africa;
3. Agricultural Development and the FoodFebruary 19, 2024Read More
contact details
Contact us at our NUL office in Roma, Maseru, or contact by email or our social media handles.
Attending the 2nd WTO-NUL conference provided invaluable enrichment through support in research paper development and interdisciplinary scholarly interaction.
