I am a Trade Promotion Specialist at the Lesotho National Development Corporation. The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), as an Investment and Trade Promotion Agency (ITPA), mandated to drive economic growth by attracting and facilitating both domestic and foreign investment, promoting exports, and supporting the development of the Lesotho’s private sector. LNDC is the first point of contact for investors who intend to set up projects in the manufacturing and processing industries in Lesotho. We provide export competitiveness support to our local manufacturers through capacity building programs as well as market access support through business linkages facilitation and participation in trade fairs.