Brochure

Assesment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Mauritania

Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)

Mauritania has a master plan for the management of its coastline which has been in the implementation phase since 2016

Multi-Sectoral Investment Plan for Mauritanian

Author: Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Mauritania

This investment plan was designed for a five-year period from 2018 to 2022. The drafting was undertaken in connection with the updating of the master development plan for the Mauritanian Coast. It was established through an extended consultation with the various sectors concerned in Mauritania.
 

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Mauritania plastic country brief

Author: World Bank

Mauritania is a lower-middle-income country in West Africa bordered by Western Sahara/Morocco, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal. Its economy is dominated by agricultural production and extractive industries such as oil, gold, and copper.The country comprises 15 administrative regions and runs a presidential republic system of government.

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Guinea-Bissau plastic country brief

Author: World Bank

Guinea-Bissau is a low-income country in West Africa bordered by Senegal and Guinea. Guinea Bissau’s economy is dependent on subsistence farming and cashew nut exports. The country comprises nine administrative regions and runs a semi-presidential republic system of government.

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Regional fisheries project in West Africa: the case of Guinea Bissau

Author: World Bank, WACA

In 2011, artisanal fishing employed nearly 26,000 people in Guinea Bissau. 

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Sierra Leone plastic country brief

Author: World Bank

Sierra Leone is a low-income country in West Africa bordered by Guinea and Liberia. Its economy is driven by mining activities, with its principal exports being iron ore, diamonds, and rutile. The country is divided into four provinces and one administrative area and runs a unitary presidential republic system.

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Liberia country plastic brief

Author: World Bank

Liberia is a low-income country in West Africa bordered by Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Sierra Leone . Liberia’s principal exports are iron ore, rubber, diamonds, and gold, while palm oil and cocoa are emerging increasingly as new export products. The country is divided into 15 administrative counties and runs a presidential republic system with a parliament.

Knowledge Sheets

Briefing Note - Nigeria West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)

Nigeria’s coastal and marine area lies on the Atlantic Ocean and borders the gulf of Guinea. It stretches for approximately 853km and includes nine states out of the thirty-six states of the Federation, namely; Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and Rivers (1).

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The Cost of Coastal Zone Degradation in Nigeria: Cross River, Delta and Lagos States

Author: Lelia Croitoru, Juan José Miranda, Abdellatif Khattabi and Jia Jun Lee

Nigeria is Africa’s richest economy. The country has a large population, abundant natural resources, and diverse cultures. Coastal areas are particularly unique: extending along more than 800 km, they are home to rich ecosystems, thriving industries, and booming opportunities. But these areas are also fragile.

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Nigeria plastic country brief

Author: World Bank

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and West Africa, with an estimated 201 million inhabitants in 20191 amounting to more than 50 percent of the total population in West Africa. The Nigerian economy, classified as lower middle income, is considered a major emerging market in the context of Africa and globally. The country is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory where its capital, Abuja, is located. Lagos is the most populous coastal city in Africa, with an estimated population of over 24 million residents.

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Insights on healthcare plastic waste management in Lagos State, Nigeria

Given the increased use of plastics in the healthcare sector, this study aims to understand current practice and provide recommendations. Survey conducted to understand current practice and provide recommendations in healthcare plastic waste management in Lagos.

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Market assessment for plastics circularity in Nigeria

Author: PWC

This document assesses plastics circularity in Nigeria. Nigeria faces a severe plastic pollution problem, as the nation does not have adequately designed waste disposal channels. Lagos alone generates 8400 metric tons of waste daily and more than 11% of the waste generated consists of plastics.