Comparative country study of the development of textile and garment sectors: lessons for TanzaniaResearch reports and studies | May 2019 | Neil Balchin and Linda CalabreseThis research summarises empirical evidence on growth trajectories in the textile and apparel sector from six case studies, with a focus on Tanzania. Downloads
Lesotho country case study report: strengthening coherence between agriculture and social protectionResearch reports and studies | May 2016 | Martina Ulrichs, Dr. Matseliso MphaleThis study forms part of seven country case studies carried out as part of the FAO’s From Protection to Production (PtoP) programme. Downloads
Conceptual and practical issues for gender and social protection: Lessons from LesothoBooks or book chapters | May 2010 | Rachel Slater, Rebecca Holmes, Nicola Jones and Matseliso MphaleOn the basis of a pilot study in Lesotho, these authors stress the importance of taking into account social as well as economic vulnerability for shaping social protection measures to reduce gender inequalities and to promote women’s empowerment. This is a... Downloads
Turning crisis into opportunity for children affected by HIV and AIDS: responding to the financial, fuel and food crisesWorking and discussion papers | March 2010 | Caroline Harper, Nicola JonesODI research highlights the possible impact of the '3Fs' crisis (financial, fuel and food) on children affected by HIV and AIDS. Download
Cash transfers in emergencies: a synthesis of World Vision's experience and learningResearch reports and studies | August 2009 | Sarah Bailey, Kevin Savage, Sorcha O’CallaghanThis report examines the use of cash transfers during crises by World Vision and other humanitarian aid agencies. Download
Aid for Trade in Lesotho: ComMark’s Lesotho Textile and Apparel Sector ProgrammeResearch reports and studies | June 2009 | Kate Bird, Tali Diamant, Ursula Grant, Kate Higgins, Rainer Quiztow, Liz Turner, Milo VandemoorteleThis case study analyses the Lesotho Textile and Apparel Sector Programme, which specifically aims ‘to improve the level of investment and competitiveness of Lesotho’s garment sector so that it benefits the poor by creating formal job opportunities’. Download
Compensation, Welfare and Development: One-off lump-sum and regular transfers in Lesotho Highlands Water ProjectResearch reports and studies | June 2009 | Rachel Slater and Matseliso MphaleThis paper focuses on the design of cash transfer programmes across development and humanitarian contexts and asks questions about what can be achieved delivering cash transfers as one-off lump sums on the one hand, and regular small cash payments on the other... Download
Cash transfers, gender and generational relations: evidence from a pilot project in LesothoResearch reports and studies | May 2008 | Rachel Slater and Matšeliso MphaleDrawing on the findings of fieldwork with cash, food, cash and food beneficiaries and nonbeneficiaries, this paper uses a comparative approach to explore the impact of cash transfers on gender relations. Download
Community-Based Worker Systems – a possible solution to more services, reaching many communities, and within budgetBriefing papers | September 2007 | CBW partners in South Africa, Lesotho, Uganda and KenyaOne of the major problems in Africa is that services provided by government often do not reach communities, especially rural communities (eg see Khanya, 2001). One way of addressing this is via community-based workers (CBWs) such as community animal... Download
Development of the SADC EPA Position on Agricultural and Non-Agricultural NegotiationsProjects | May 2007 to July 2007This study was commissioned by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Secretariat at a critical stage in the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations between eight SADC countries and the European Union (EU). Find out more