PPIAF Supports Private Sector Participation in the Solid Waste Sector in Ethiopia (Impact Stories)

In 2002, PPIAF supported the government of Ethiopia in the formulation of a strategy for private sector involvement in municipal solid waste management sector, including genera

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Upstream Reduction of Solid Waste Generation: Implications on Dioxin and Furan Emission

 Burning of garbage is prevalent in Latin America at poorly managed disposal sites and when it is used as a means of disposal at the household level in rura

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Viability of Current and Emerging Technologies for Domestic Solid Waste Treatment and Disposal: Implications on Dioxin and Furan Emissions

This study was undertaken to identify and assess the technologies available worldwide for treatment and disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW), and to make a ge

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PPIAF Supports Private Sector Participation in the Solid Waste Sector in Ethiopia (Impact Stories)

In 2002, PPIAF supported the government of Ethiopia in the formulation of a strategy for private sector involvement in municipal solid waste management sector, including genera

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Municipal Solid Waste Management in Small Towns : An Economic Analysis Conducted in Yunnan, China

Municipal solid waste management continues to be a major challenge for local governments in both urban and rural areas across the world, and one of the key issues is their fina

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Solid Waste Management in Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania: A Cross-Country Analysis of Sector Challenges Towards EU Harmonization

The European Union (EU) sets the policy framework for municipal solid waste management that drives reform initiatives in new EU member st

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Driving energy efficient innovation through procurement - A practical guide for public authorities

This guide provides clear steps for public authorities that want to become “innovation-friendly” – that is achieving the most innovative, energy-efficient solutions within their procurement actions

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Disaster Preparedness for Cultural Heritage

A comprehensive guide on disaster preparedness for cultural heritage was produced by the inter

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Study of Mercury-containing Lamp Waste Management in Sub-Saharan Africa

The overall amount of mercury in the mercury containing lamps (MCL) market in Sub-Saharan Africa is low compared to other sources of mercury, yet it can be further reduced up-s

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Korea Environmental Policy Bulletin - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

The Korean government introduced its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system in 2000 that strengthened producers responsibility from the production stage up to collection

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India: Municipal Financing Requirements - Water, Sewerage, and Solid Waste

This report presents the main results from cost models that were developed as an input to the High Powered Expert Committee on Urban Development in order to estimate the invest

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Establishing Integrated Solid Waste Management in the Large Cities of Pakistan Multan: Comprehensive Scope Evaluation Report

Solid waste management (SWM) is a major environment and health hazard in the urban areas of Pakistan.

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Brazil Low Carbon Case Study: Waste

This report synthesis the findings for the waste sector of a broader study, the Brazil low carbon study, which was undertaken by the World Bank in

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Potential Climate Change Mitigation Opportunities in Waste Management Sector in Vietnam

Along with economic growth and improved living standards, waste from households, industries, and commercial or service establishments is expected to increase rapidly over the n

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Potential Climate Change Mitigation Opportunities in Waste Management Sector in Vietnam

Along with economic growth and improved living standards, waste from households, industries, and commercial or service establishments is expected to increase rapidly over the n

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Potential Climate Change Mitigation Opportunities in Waste Management Sector in Vietnam

Along with economic growth and improved living standards, waste from households, industries, and commercial or service establishments is expected to increase rapidly over the n

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Cities, Towns and Renewable Energy

A major transition of the energy sector is needed if the global issues of energy security, energy access, sustainable development and climate change are all to be adequately addressed this century.

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The Informal recycling Sector in Developing Countries : Organizing Waste Pickers to Enhance their Impact

For the urban poor in developing countries, informal waste recycling is a common way to earn income.

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Solid Waste Management Holistic Decision Modeling

This study provides support to the Bank's ability to conduct client dialogue on solid waste management technology selection, and will contribute to client decision-making.

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Improving Municipal Solid Waste Management in India: A Sourcebook for Policy Makers and Practitioners

Human activities create waste, and the ways that waste is handled, stored, collected, and disposed of can pose risks to the environment and to public health.

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