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Lesotho's Garment Industry: Growth, Challenges, and Lessons
Published Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Updated July 23
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Lesotho's textile and apparel workforce grew from about 17,000 to around 54,000 workers within a few years at the turn of the millennium, and by 2020, textiles contributed about 19.2% of its GDP.
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- AllAfrica
This article highlights Lesotho's successful economic transformation through its garment industry, emphasizing the importance of strong institutions and coordinated leadership beyond just trade agreements for industrialization in Africa.
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