Ignorance of agoa hurts ngami weavers

Monday, September 05, 2011

MAUN: Despite the existence of established trade access to the US under AGOA, basket weavers in Ngamiland - ignorant of the lucrative market in the world's biggest economy - say they are struggling to move their renowned products.

The women basket weavers, whose artistry has put Botswana on the map internationally, have expressed ignorance of AGOA's provisions, while bemoaning the slow death of their businesses.

Ironically, Americans have one of the biggest appetites for local baskets and other Setswana cultural products, meaning AGOA would be a Godsend for the Ngami weavers.

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