017-i. Advisory review: studies for Punjab tannery clusters - Pakistan

The NCEA reviewed studies and associated documents concerning technologies used in tannery clusters in Punjab. It recommended several actions to improve decision-making on the associated project proposals.

Advisory reports and other documents

Significant details

The Netherlands Minister for Development Cooperation asked the NCEA to advise on appraisal of several studies associated with tannery clusters in Punjab, including:

• 'Introduction of cleaner technologies in tannery clusters of Punjab';
• 'Techno-economic study of combined effluent treatment plants for tannery clusters in Punjab';
• Project proposals formulated in these studies.

The NCEA concludes a.o. the following:

• There is no complete analysis of the origin of the rapid development of the Pakistan leather industry (and associated environmental problems);
• A priority list should be developed of environmental measures, based on their cost-effectiveness, practicality and fitness for rapid introduction;
• End-of-pipe technologies should be developed complementary to and tuned to in-house arrangements, and should be embedded in city development plans;
• The documents do not provide a clear understanding of the mandate of the Pakistan Tanneries Association.

The NCEA made recommendations on follow-up activities, on the project proposals, and on the possible use of EIA in decision-making processes.

Parties involved

Members of the working group

Chair: Jan-Willem Kroon
Technical secretary: Reinoud Post

Proponent and Component Authority

Further details

Country: Pakistan

Last modified: 10 May 2019