WASHINGTON DC, March 09, 2021 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a $105 million project to support Kerala in strengthening its solid waste management systems and services.
Around the world, waste generation rates are rising. In 2020, the world was estimated to generate 2.24 billion tonnes of solid waste, amounting to a footprint of 0.79 kilograms per person per day.
Ghana’s waste management system faces significant challenges driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and inefficiencies inherent in an outdated 8-hour operational model. This limited ...