A validation workshop on the Rwanda Leather Value Chain Comprehensive Strategic Framework 2015 to 2024 was held on 16th April 2015 in the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s meeting hall, Kigali, Rwanda. The Strategy was developed through participatory process under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with COMESA-Leather and Leather Products Institute (COMESA/LLPI) in March 2014.
The validation workshop is, therefore, to ensure that the draft strategy is reflective of the inputs of all stakeholders at the strategy formulation process.
More than 20 participants drawn from the different segments of the leather value chain, concerned institutions and partner development organizations took part in the validation workshop. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of His Excellency Honorable Minister Mr. Francois Kanimba, Minister of Trade and Industry. The contents of the strategy document were discussed thoroughly by the participants. The strategy was then validated with few amendments.
The Hon. Minister also requested COMESA/LLPI’s assistance with regard to advising the Institutional framework set-up for the leather sector.