Sep 20, 2018 · Solid waste management is a universal issue that matters to every single person in the world. And with over 90% of waste openly dumped or burned in low-income countries, it is the poor and most vulnerable who are disproportionately affected.

Sep 23, 2019 · The World Bank finances and advises on solid waste management projects using a diverse suite of products and services. World Bank-financed waste management projects address the entire lifecycle of waste.

Managing waste properly is essential for building sustainable and livable cities, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries, including Ethiopia. Effective waste management is expensive, often comprising 20 to 50 percent of municipal budgets.

Jul 27, 2022 · Poorly managed plastic waste is threatening the marine ecosystem and economy of the Maldives, with over 860 metric tons of waste—the majority plastic—generated daily. The government has adopted a waste to wealth approach, shifting from a linear “use and dispose” system of waste management to a circular economy. Two World Bank-financed projects, also …

Jan 24, 2023 · Croatia is looking to speed up meeting the EU Circular Economy targets and incorporating circular economy approaches into the current National Waste Management Plan. The World Bank is working with the Croatian government on improving waste management practices in Croatia and supporting the country in transitioning towards a circular economy.

Dec 5, 2019 · The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $100 million loan for Indonesia to improve solid waste management services for selected cities and districts across the country.

Learn about solid waste management in South Korea, through exploring the evolution of waste management policies and regulations, roles and responsibilities of central and local government and the private sector in waste management, and the financing of solid waste management.

Mar 5, 2020 · The World Bank Group’s Board of Directors approved today an IDA credit of $125 million to support Senegal in strengthening the solid waste management system and improving waste management services in selected municipalities, including Dakar.

Mar 3, 2016 · The world is producing ever-increasing amounts of waste, with serious implications on climate, health, and safety. The World Bank is helping countries and local governments build sustainable solid waste management programs to collect, dispose of, and recycle waste.

Oct 29, 2021 · Without a dramatic improvement in waste collection coverage and waste recovery and disposal practices, the scale of current environmental impacts will increase markedly. The achievement of national targets and objectives depends on the ability of sub-national authorities to provide waste management services on a reliable basis.