by Jane Silcock | Mar 16, 2026 | DRC, Paint study, Regulation, Research, Updates
Summary New research reveals lead paint is widely available on the market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). LEEP, in partnership with the DRC government, conducted the study in DRC’s most-populated cities, Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, and found 55% of samples...
by Jane Silcock | Feb 24, 2026 | Review, Updates
Introduction from LEEP’s Executive Director 2025 was a year of remarkable growth and foundational progress for LEEP. We launched 11 new paint programs, bringing our total presence to 40 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America—reaching areas representing 76%...
by Jane Silcock | Dec 18, 2025 | Paint study, Pakistan, Research, Updates
Summary A new study reveals that Pakistan has cut in half the share of lead paint on the market since LEEP began its work there. LEEP and the Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), in consultation with Pakistan Coating Association (PCA), conducted...
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