The Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), as part of the EU-funded Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II), have hosted workshops for footwear makers in Rwanda with the aim of upskilling the participants and adding value to their offerings.
The training focused on material sourcing, market research and adapting designs to meet consumer demands.
A primary objective of the programme was to empower SMEs to make products for public sectors, such as military boots, school shoes and formal shoes for the army.