Monthly Archives: November 2021

Voices of SITA

Upgrading technology in East Africa’s textile sector is a formula for growth and post-Covid-19 recovery

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15
Nov

Technology upgradation is one of the main drivers of productivity in East Africa’s Textile and Apparel (T&A) industries and 84% of textile manufacturers want to upgrade. Having consulted 112 manufacturing firms, SITA’s ‘Facing the Future’ report identifies this demand for upgradation, and analyses the challenges preventing manufacturers from being able to do so: lack of

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Woman-led Ugandan winery gets product certification to take the company forward, due to SITA support

Posted on by sandeepbrar2006
15
Nov

For Ugandan food and beverage companies competing on the domestic market, seal of approval from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is key for success. However, it can be a daunting undertaking for smaller and newer businesses. Women ‘agripreneurs’ are up against a particular set of challenges, specific to women and specific to East

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SITA takes virtual training to a new level to support Ethiopian handloom sector in the midst of the pandemic

Posted on by sandeepbrar2006
15
Nov

The textile and garment industry in Ethiopia is growing rapidly and could be a powerful means for inclusive growth and Sustainable Development. However, there are gaps in the domestic supply chain. SITA has set up a producer-owned company to capitalise on these gaps, leveraging on the appropriate knowledge and technology from India’s a flourishing handloom

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