Good Practices & Lessons in the Value Chain of Hides and Skins in the IGAD Region

The livestock sector in the region has substantial potential to contribute to food security, general economic growth and integration within the Greater Horn of Africa. The hides and skins and leather industry is also one of the key sub-sectors with a high potential and positive impact on rural development, creation of wealth, employment and generation of hard currency. The contribution of the hides and skins value chain towards achieving economic growth is high and the only way to such success is through embracing value addition initiatives.