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East African countries could phase out second-hand footwear imports

24/03/2016

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.

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