African Leather: Industry Meets World Markets
International Trade Forum › Num. 4/2004, Octobre 2004
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Developing countries hold a 45% share of world trade in leather manufactures. ITC, with financial support from the Netherlands, launched its Integrated Leather Sector Export Development Programme for Africa in 1997. By boosting exports, the entire continent stands to benefit. The supply chain begins with animal husbandry, the lifeblood of many rural communities. Successful development of the sector could help reduce poverty in rural areas. Supply chains can span several countries and regions, as marketing and manufacturing agents set up global production networks. To enter new markets, the sector must integrate itself at national, subregional and regional levels. The main challenges to integration include the lack of mechanisms for regional collaboration for the sector, limited contact between firms and support institutions and low international visibility of the industry. To meet these challenges, ITC recognized the need for a combined effort by all stakeholders.
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African Leather: Industry Meets World Markets
Leather is one of the world s most widely traded commodities. The trade in leather and leather products - worth more than US$ 60 billion per year - is predicted to grow. The African leather sector is bursting with potential, but there is a wide gap between resources and production. ITC's development programme has galvanized the sector.
Trade in hides and skins, and semiprocessed, tanned leather goods is lucrative business. This is particularly the case for some developing cou...Voir le contenu complet de ce document
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