EU and Footwear Industry

EuropeanUnion Supports Footwear Industry

Al-Bab Report

Islamabad, January 29, 2017: The Deputy Ambassador, European Union Delegation to Pakistan Ms. Anne Marshal inaugurated e-learning tool for Footwear pattern making in Urdu. The ceremony was held here at Lahore EXPO center in connection of Pakistan Mega Leather Show 2017. The EU Deputy Ambassador also distributed certificate among the participants of the Shoe Assembly training conducted at GILT by PLCIP.

“Footwear is one important export contributing industry of Pakistan. I am pleased to witness the overwhelming response and participation of all manufacturers and stakeholders in PMLS 2017 and training conducted by PLCIP. The trainers will further train end beneficiaries and this way they will make a positive impact. European Union will continue working with leather and footwear industry in building their capacities and human resources” Deputy Ambassador, European Union Delegation to Pakistan Ms. Anne Marshal remarked on the occasion. She also congratulated the organizers for successfully organizing Pakistan Mega Leather Show 2017.

The Project Director of PLCIP, Mr. Usman H. Malik in his presentation, briefed the audience about the value additions and intervening activities in the leather industry. PLCIP has been involved in supporting the Business Intermediary Organizations (BIOs) i.e. PLGMEA, PTA, PGMEA and PFMA; and Business Development Services and Vocational Education Training Institutes. The main developments and achievements of PLCIP include improving productivity, shop floor management, export diversification and new market access. The assistance of the PLCIP will continue in providing technical training and knowhow to the Pakistani leather exporters to address the challenging needs of the international market.

The event was attended by representatives of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce, Industry Associations, Representatives of the Pakistan Tanners Association, Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Pakistan Footwear Association and Pakistan Gloves Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design and educational institutes.