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The beneficiaries of the programme are the regions hides and skins, leather, footwear and leather goods manufacturers, especially the SME sector. The target beneficiaries during the first phase of the programme are to be selected through special selection process including submitting a specific application to request inclusion of active participation in the programme as beneficiary/contributor and cost sharing partner. Annex 3 provides details on the selection process and the application form.

The priority will be on SME development in the three sub sectors of the leather sector, i.e. Tanning, Footwear and Leather Goods

Targeted number of enterprises and intermediary organisations within strategy:

  • Component 1: 12 tanneries, 6 footwear and 6 leather goods companies plus intermediary organisations (associations and training institutions)

  • Component 2: sector in general

  • Component 3: around 30-40 SAF+EAF companies from leather sector, plus 3 ACP intermediary organisations

  • Component 4: intermediary organisations in general

  • Component 5: sector in general