GLoBe South Africa - Strong local governments implement a coherent waste management strategy enhancing separation at source and economic

Strong local governments implement a coherent waste management strategy enhancing separation at source and economic opportunities with specific attention to vulnerable groups. In South Africa, GLoBe is committed to supporting local governments in the development and implementation of qualitive and inclusive waste management strategies. Attention is given to environmentally friendly solutions, and to low-income households, women, youth and small entrepreneurs to strengthen the participation of the most vulnerable in government actions. The VVSG will work with an exit programme in South Africa (2022-23), focusing on consolidating the results and strengthening the capacity of local partners so that they can optimally implement the waste policy, also after the end of the programme. By strengthening local governance on waste, the programme advances healthier and cleaner living environments and boosts decent and viable employment for local stakeholders. Good local governance on waste includes minimising waste to landfill by waste prevention and separation at source and increased recycling, effective waste collection, and the creation and use of economic opportunit...(+2 characters extra in FundHub text)