The ADB's "Tackling Air Pollution in Bishkek": Waste Management Modernization

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Type of the Solution

Policy/Infrastructure

Affected Sector

Households

Description of the solution

This project aims to improve waste management practices to reduce the burning of solid waste, which contributes to air pollution.

Socio-economic effects

Reduces environmental pollution, improves urban health conditions, enhance the livability and attractiveness of affected areas of Bishkek for residents and businesses.

Type of Measure

3. mitigation measures

Type of sub-measure

2. policy/regulation measure

Who led the solution

International organization

Timescale of implementation

Medium-term (2-4 years)

Other Notes

Details: p.9 of the document. Partnership: led by a combination of national and local government agencies, possibly in collaboration with international organizations like the Asian Development Bank (ADB), GIZ, UN agencies

Links to the solution

Consent to share form or official link.

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