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The 2nd Annual Review of the Implementation Status of Tuvalu’s Integrated Waste Policy and Action Plan 2017-2026

May 2019
Source: 
Government of Tuvalu
The 2nd Annual Review of the Implementation Status of Tuvalu’s Integrated Waste Policy and Action Plan 2017-2026.JPG

This report provides an update on the implementation status of Tuvalu’s Integrated Waste Policy Action Plan (2017-2026) during the period of January 2018 to March 2019. The Action Plan is the main national policy framework to guide the management of waste in Tuvalu. It sets the long-term vision of having “A cleaner and healthier Tuvalu for today and future generations,” with the following goals:

  • Goal 1: Strengthen institutional systems to address gaps in waste management.
  • Goal 2: The stakeholders fully understand the merits of proper waste management and co-share the responsibility of managing waste.
  • Goal 3: Establish strong partnerships between the public and the private sector in the delivery of waste services.
  • Goal 4: Delivered waste services follow best practice and cost-effective approaches tailored to local conditions, with continuous improvement.
  • Goal 5: Enhanced capacities of waste practitioners.
  • Goal 6: Waste activity outcomes are reported and disseminated to relevant stakeholders.

 

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Tuvalu
Sectors: 
Waste
Themes: 
Institutions and Governance
Key search terms: 
solid waste management (SWM), public-private partnership, action plan

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