Ministry launches trade-easing instruments
By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – In its attempt to clear the hurdles and promote the domestic and international trade as well as enhancing export performance, the Ministry of Trade and Industry had recently embarked on an exercise of launching the National Trade Policy (NTP) Framework and National Export Strategy (NES) also referred to as the National Trade Strategy. The two policies are said to be in synch with the National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) II. “The National Trade Policy framework (NTP framework) is a strategic development tool with specific focus and clear directives t...