The SMEP programme seeks to fund 3 to 6 interventions, across 8 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia (Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal), that aim to address manufacturing pollution in the textiles sector.
Concepts should align with 1 of the 4 thematic areas:
- improved knowledge sharing and data production systems
- increased efficiency in wet processing
- addressing excessive amounts of unsold and second-hand garments
- developing and upscaling of more environmentally friendly fibres
Concepts which can also show real potential for direct or indirect Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation are encouraged.
Applicants are requested to propose solutions that are collaborative, specifically bringing together manufacturers operating in the textile value chain (supply-side parties) and customers including retailers (demand-side parties).
Key dates
The procurement is in 2 stages:
- stage 1 Call for Concepts, 12 Oct 2022 to 14 Dec 2022
- stage 2 Request for Proposals, March to April 2023