The research work of Prof. Mbatha of Rhodes University’s Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) has been used and cited in the United States International Trade Commission’s investigative report titled the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGAO): Program Usage, Trends and Sectoral Highlights: Publication Number 5419, Investigation Number 332-589 (June 2023). This is an important contribution given the recent AGOA Forum hosted by the South African government. Find link to the investigative report here: African Growth and Opportunity Act Program Usage Program Usage, Trends