WORKPACKAGES
Workpackage 1: SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
A1.1 Training for tannery staff on all aspects of quality of raw material
A1.2 Training for herders on animal husbandry, disease risks and mitigation, for slaughter facilities on flaying and fleshing techniques, and for traders & merchants on preservation and storage
A1.3 Support for introduction of latest beamhouse techniques in tanneries
A1.4 Support for introduction of latest tanning & finishing techniques in tanneries
A1.5 Training & assistance in use of alternative processing for eliminating use of materials that constrain recycling
A1.6 Promoting/establishing enhanced process monitoring and control techniques
A1.7 Establishing and supporting implementation of low energy and emission finishing operations
A1.8 Supporting design & installation of effluent treatment system.
Workpackage 2: PROCESS CONTROL
A2.1 Establishing process control and traceability systems in companies
A2.2 Establishing system to provide for input of results of laboratory analyses to confirm adherence to acceptable standards
A2.3 Installing database of process operations
A2.4 Installing licenses of process operations software.
Workpackage 3: MARKET INTELLIGENCE
A3.1 Examination and dissemination of trading requirements with international markets
A3.2 Needs assessment of producers and exporters of leather product
A3.3 Training on demands of consumers and the legal requirements related to eco-labelling and trading of goods
A3.4 Preparation of green business plans for Cluster members
Workpackage 4: CERTIFICATION
A4.1 Review of tanneries operations and elaboration of plan to join LWG
A4.2 Supporting preliminary registration activities of Cluster members to join RLRT.
Workpackage 5: MARKET LINKAGES
A5.1 Identification and establishment of supply linkages with retail outlets and distributors in Europe
A5.2 Linking retailers’ requirements to Cluster members’ operations
A5.3 Installation of CAD/CAM system
A5.4 Training of product manufacturers on use of CAD/CAM for design and construction
A5.5 Organization of workshops with private & public investors/financing institutions to explore and promote green finance opportunities.
Workpackage 6: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
A6.1. Overall Management and Coordination
A.6.2 Project Meetings
A.6.3 Execution
A.6.4 Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Workpackage 7: DISSEMINATION
A.7.1 Development of Dissemination Strategy
A.7.2 Development of dissemination and communication tools
A.7.3 Organization of dissemination events