Professor Patrick Diamond on the Second Hand Clothing & Apparel Trade in East Africa скачать в хорошем качестве

Professor Patrick Diamond on the Second Hand Clothing & Apparel Trade in East Africa

Growing the Second-Hand Clothing (SHC) and apparel industry is a win-win for consumers, governments, and the environment. Instead of imposing regulatory and legislative barriers on SHC businesses, the EAC and national governments should develop strategies to ensure the gains generated by the sector are widely shared. On average, every ton of SHC imported into EAC countries creates around 7.58 jobs. Imposing restrictions on the SHC sector would put an estimated 3.4 million jobs in East Africa at risk that currently help to sustain the livelihoods of millions of households. Not only does a growing SHC industry work in the interests of regional economic development, but crucially, the sector makes a vital contribution in driving the transition towards a more circular and sustainable economy. SHC increases the reuse rate for textiles and ensures more material will be used for recycling. The global transition from low-cost ‘fast fashion’ to a circular production model is an urgent imperative: East Africa has the potential to lead the way. Professor Patrick Diamond, the author of the Second Hand Clothing Industry in the East Africa Community Report 2023, shares more insights on the SHC and apparel industries on BBC Africa. #MitumbaReportKe #HustleYaMitumba