By the end of 1997, ten NCPCs were established and operational as a network.
More Centres are in the planning stage.
The aim of the programme is to build national capacity in cleaner production to achieve a critical mass in the country for promoting the application of CP techniques and technologies in small and medium scale industries. Each Centre is directed by an experienced country national, the Cleaner Production Promoter, who receives guidance form a national advisory board, international and national consultants. A pool of experienced counterpart institutions assist the Centres to achieve their objectives. Awareness raising, capacity building, technology transfer. This is a win-win strategy that enables the companies to improve their competitiveness through better compliance with the environmental legislation.