Leather industry stakeholders from East Africa, Egypt and Ethiopia attending South-South Leather Industry Exchange (SSE) virtual forum called for a coordinated manner in the development of policies between Governments and the private sector. The event organized by the Center for Business Innovation & Training (CBiT) in collaboration with a consortium...
World over governments have played a critical role in leveling the ground for their nascent industries to compete with international companies sometimes through affirmative action related initiatives. In many countries there are legislations normally crafted under local content requirements by governments that direct its departments and corporates to use domestically-manufactured...
Nairobi, Kenya, 5th January 2020 - Leather industry stakeholders from East Africa and the horn of Africa are set to hold a South-South Leather Industry Exchange (SSE) this month on 27 -28th January 2021. The aim of the virtual forum is to facilitate sharing information and best practices in advocacy and...
There are four types of leather: Full Grain Leather, Top Grain Leather, Corrected Grain Leather, and Bonded Leather. Full grain leather contains the outer part of the hide resulting to a very tough, durable leather than be used in harsh environments. Top grain leather is cut the same way as the full grain although the...