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East African countries could phase out second-hand footwear imports

23/03/2016

Attendees of the 17th summit of the East African Community heard calls for the banning of hides exports, in a bid to support the leather industry in the region. The directors stated that footwear should be also sourced within the region, where possible, according to reports in local press. Many tanneries are operating far from capacity as they...

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