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Issues of environmental compliance in developing countries.

S Singh1, S Rajamani

  • 1Dept of Environmental Technology, Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai 600 020, India. shwetazing@hotmail.com

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
|August 21, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Developing countries face significant challenges with stringent environmental regulations, impacting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the leather industry. Despite these hurdles, tanning units in developing nations often choose to comply with regulations to remain competitive.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Economics
  • International Trade Law
  • Industrial Ecology

Background:

  • Environmental laws increasingly influence international trade and factor endowments.
  • The "polluter pays" principle is widely accepted, increasing abatement costs for firms.
  • Stringent environmental standards pose market access challenges, particularly for developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of stringent environmental regulations on developing countries' market access and competitiveness.
  • To analyze the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the leather industry due to environmental legislation.
  • To explore potential strategies for SME survival and compliance within the leather sector.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of environmental laws and their economic implications.

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  • Examination of trade impacts stemming from environmental regulations.
  • Case study insights into the leather industry, focusing on SMEs in developing countries.
  • Game theory analysis of firm behavior in response to regulations.

    • Main Results:

    • Developing countries experience greater difficulties with stringent environmental standards due to infrastructure, technology, and information gaps.
    • SMEs in the leather sector are particularly vulnerable, with a risk of disappearing like their counterparts in developed nations.
    • Despite challenges, tanning units in developing countries show a preference for compliance over collusion or exiting the industry.

    Conclusions:

    • Environmental regulations, while necessary, must be practical and consider the economic and institutional realities of developing countries.
    • Addressing the disproportionate pollution burden in the raw-to-semi-finished leather process is crucial for equitable development.
    • Strategies like decentralized processing could offer viable alternatives for SME survival, but fairness and implementation remain key concerns.