September 29, 2022 cib
While many local governments are looking for shiny technological innovations in the Global North that can serve as magic bullets, a group of researchers in Argentina, Brazil, Kenya, Nicaragua, and Tanzania remind us that waste is already managed by millions of waste pickers!
This research-based video funded by the ICLD reminds us of how to start by recognizing the work done waste pickers and partnering with them. A simple step is to start with local and simple innovations that benefit the most vulnerable groups, including those living in informal neighborhoods: https://youtu.be/Twbfcv3Txh4
Related publications: Inclusive and sustainable waste governance (policy Brief)
