In a landmark move to accelerate Africa's industrialization, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has unveiled its Leather Value Chain Strategy 2025-2029.
The high-profile launch, held in Nairobi, brought together government officials, development partners, private sector leaders, and delegates from COMESA's 21 Member States, marking a pivotal moment for the continent's leather industry.
Hosted by the Government of Kenya, the event underscored the immense potential of the COMESA region, home to 640 million people and a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) exceeding USD 1 trillion, to emerge as a global leader in leather production and trade.
A key initiative within the strategy is the establishment of a centralized Trade House to support SMEs in accessing chemicals, accessories, and raw materials addressing critical production and procurement bottlenecks.
