LeatherTrace Bangladesh is a transformative initiative aimed at advancing sustainability, traceability, and environmental accountability in Bangladesh’s leather industry one of the nation’s most important economic sectors and the second-largest source of foreign exchange. Despite its significance, the industry has faced declining exports due to persistent concerns around environmental pollution and unsustainable production practices.
Read MoreThis project, funded by Aspire to Innovate (a2i) and supported by in-kind contributions, is set to revolutionize Bangladesh's agricultural export sector through comprehensive digitization of its value chain. By leveraging a mobile app and web-based platform, the initiative will establish a robust database for farmers, thereby streamlining transactions and significantly enhancing traceability through QR codes.
Read MoreDevelopment and establishment of the Pilot Project "Organic Jute Cultivation" to facilitate the integration of jute plants into organic crop rotations, as part of rural development in Bangladesh. This project is conducted in collaboration with the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) under the Ministry of Textiles and Jute. It commenced in February 2019.
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