• info@seatiniuganda.org
  • +256 707481726
SEATINI
  • Home
  • Contact
  • info@seatiniuganda.org
  • +256 707481726
SEATINI
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Vision, Mission & Values
    • Our Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Partners
  • Thematic Areas
    • Trade, Investment & Sustainable Development
    • Financing for Development
    • Building Alternatives for Social & Economic Justice
  • RESOURCES
    • Blog and Newsroom
    • Career Centre
    • Events
      • Upcoming Events
      • Past Events
    • Publications
      • Policy Briefs
      • Discussion Papers
      • Research Studies
      • Annual Reports
      • Downloads
    • Newsletter
    • Media Center
      • Statements/Position Papers
      • Photo Gallery
      • Videos
      • Press Releases
    • Tenders
    • Forum
  • Engage With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Feedback and complaints

“Secondhand clothes have a negative impact on the health of the people”

Homepage News "Secondhand clothes have a negative impact on the health of the people"
News

“Secondhand clothes have a negative impact on the health of the people”

July 17, 2017
By SEATINI
0 Comment
512 Views

 

PIC: Faith Lumonya, programme officer of SEATINI, displays secondhand undergarments after a press conference in Kampala.

Civil society organizations have backed the East African Community (EAC) heads of states to ban the importation of secondhand clothes in order to build the capacity of cotton and textile industries within the region.

“It is important that the decision by the heads of states to phase out secondhand clothes be supported in order to enable the EAC in general and Uganda in particular grow and enhance her local production capacity,” said Faith Lumonya. She is the programme officer of Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI).

With specific reference to Uganda, the group argued that Uganda National Textile policy value chain analysis indicates that with added capacity at spinning, weaving and finishing stages, more revenue can be generated and more jobs could be created internally beyond the 2.5 million across the value chain.

“As such, the EAC can implement measures to phase out secondhand clothes so as to boost her domestic industries,” the civil society groups told the media in Kampala. On February 20, 2015, the EAC heads of states directed the council of ministers to study modalities for the promotion of textile and leather industries in the region and stopping the importation of used clothes, shoes and other leather products from outside the region. 

http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1457840/csos-ban-secondhand-clothes

 

 


Previous Story
Press statement on the ban of second hand clothes [The EastAfrican]
Next Story
EAC states oppose ejection from AGOA over used-clothes ban

Related Articles

The WTO Public Forum 2023: Let’s listen to the voice of Africa for a greener future.

The WTO Public Forum 2023: Let’s listen to the voice...

SEATINI Uganda Partners with East African Business Council to Drive AfCFTA Success

SEATINI Uganda Partners with East African Business Council to Drive...

Most Read Posts

  • FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT Wednesday, 3, Mar
  • PROGRAM OFFICER – DEBT AND AID Wednesday, 3, Mar
  • SEATINI Uganda Participates in a Virtual Regional Conference on the Implications of COVID-19 on Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa Sunday, 13, Sep
  • Terms of Reference for the Consultancy to Carry Out Political Economy and Investment Analysis of the Sesame Sub Sector in Uganda Friday, 9, Apr
  • Tanzania pulls out of East Africa common visa plan Saturday, 15, Oct

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Follow us

Tweets by SeatiniU

Get in touch

The Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute – (SEATINI) Uganda

P. O Box, 3138, Kampala
Plot 806, Block 213, Bukoto-Kisasi Road – Kampala
– info@seatiniuganda.org
– +256 414 540856

Thematic Areas

  • Trade, Investment and Sustainable Development
  • Financing for Development
  • Building Alternatives for Social & Economic Justice
  • Equator School of Development Policy

Quick Links

  • Who we are
  • Join the Forum
  • Blog and Newsroom
  • Publications
  • Events
  • Engage with us

Connect with us

        

 

Join our mailing list


Copyright © 2020 SEATINI. All Rights Reserved
Translate »
SearchPostsLogin
Tuesday, 19, Sep
The WTO Public Forum 2023: Let’s listen to the voice of Africa for a greener future.
Monday, 18, Sep
SEATINI Uganda Partners with East African Business Council to Drive AfCFTA Success
Thursday, 7, Sep
Rainbow bonds and beyond: Assessing Impacts of Bonds on Africa’s Indebtedness and Economic Growth
Monday, 19, Jun
THE EAC POST BUDGET DIALOGUE FOR FY 2023/24 ON TAX AND DEBT 2023
Tuesday, 23, May
ACME and SEATINI Uganda Partner to Enhance Media Coverage of Trade and Development Issues
Thursday, 20, Apr
POSITION PAPER ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S PROPOSAL FOR A DIRECTIVE ON CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY DUE DILIGENCE (CS3D): IMPLICATIONS ON UGANDA’S COFFEE SECTOR.

Welcome back,

Need Help? Chat with us
Start a Conversation
Hi! Click one of our member below to chat on WhatsApp
The team typically replies in a few minutes.
Seatini Uganda