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The World Bank’s Solid Waste Management Knowledge Silo Breaker is a community of practice created to share knowledge between practitioners of all affiliations. Through document sharing, discussions, and events, it aims to increase the awareness of solid waste issues and innovations across the globe.

The community’s objectives are: share experiences and resources to learn from solid waste management projects across the World Bank Group; further technical knowledge; strengthen projects by including environmental, social, urban, gender, sustainable financing, and climate perspectives and expertise when relevant; and learn about the latest innovations globally.

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Strengthening Municipal Finance and Solid Waste Management Services with Results-Based Financing Approaches: Experiences from South Asia

Country/ City

South Asia
Topic

Solid Waste Management, Nepal, Pakistan

Published On

May 01, 2020
Author(s)

The World Bank

Abstract

Strengthening Municipal Finance and Solid Waste Management Services with Results-Based Financing Approaches: Experiences from South Asia

From the near twenty million metropolitan city of Karachi, in Pakistan to the 400,000 person city of Pokhara, in Nepal, mayors and decisions makers are struggling to raise financing for capital investments in their cities that could deliver improved services to their communities, with the key priority being the solid waste management (SWM) services.

Urban and Rural Municipal Solid Waste in China and the Circular Economy: A Brief Overview and Opportunities Going Forward

Country/ City

China
Topic

Solid Waste Management, China

Published On

April 08, 2019
Author(s)

The World Bank

Abstract

Urban and Rural Municipal Solid Waste in China and the Circular Economy: A Brief Overview and Opportunities Going Forward

This paper lists several opportunities for China to advance MSW policies and practices. In addition to building on lessons learned from countries with decades of experience in implementing separation at source programs, including lessons on dealing with the informal sector, China’s extended responsibility systems (EPR) for different waste streams including packaging waste could be tested locally and if successful, could then be prioritized.

What a Waste 2.0 : A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050

Topic

Solid Waste Management

Published On

September 20, 2018
Author(s)

Silpa Kaza, Lisa C. Yao, Perinaz Bhada-Tata, Frank Van Woerden

Abstract

What a Waste 2.0 : A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050

By 2050, the world is expected to generate 3.40 billion tons of waste annually, increasing drastically from today’s 2.01 billion tons. What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050 aggregates extensive solid waste data at the national and urban levels. It estimates and projects waste generation to 2030 and 2050.

Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies

Country/ City

Global
Topic

Solid Waste Management

Published On

September 15, 2018
Author(s)

Silpa Kaza, Perinaz Bhada-Tata

Abstract

Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies

The Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies were created to help mayors and decision makers understand the various technologies and when they would be appropriate based on local circumstances. Mayors are often approached by different solid waste management technology vendors and these guides aim to provide objective guidance and critical considerations. They offer insights into implementing environmentally sound treatment and disposal solutions.

Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Roadmap for Reform for Policy Makers

Country/ City

Global
Topic

Solid Waste Management

Published On

January 04, 2018
Author(s)

Daniel Levine, Kremena Ionkova, Gerard Simonis, Shiko Hayashi, Mihail Staynov, Diana Gheorghiu, Anatol Shagun

Abstract

Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Roadmap for Reform for Policy Makers

This roadmap is based on analyses of the experiences with waste management in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Japan, Romania, and the European Union (EU) generally. The experiences of other countries concerning waste management - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Russia - have also informed the document.