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Senegal plastic country brief
Author: World Bank
Senegal is a lower middle-income country in West Africa bordered by Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, Mauritania and Mali, . In recent years, economic growth in Senegal has been driven by the services sector. The country comprises 12 Regions and runs a unitary presidential republic system with a parliament.
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Sénégal: fiche pays sur les plastiques
Author: World Bank
Le Sénégal est un pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest à revenu moyen inférieur, bordé par la Mauritanie, le Mali, la Guinée, la Guinée-Bissau et la Gambie. Ces dernières années, la croissance économique du Sénégal a été tirée par le secteur des services. Le pays comprend 12 régions et fonctionne selon un système de république présidentielle unitaire avec un parlement.
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Africa waste management outlook
Author: UN Environment, CSIR, Technology for Environment, Waca, World Bank
This report provides an understanding to solid waste generation and management in Africa as compared to global trends and patterns. It provides an overview of the drivers, pressures and impacts of waste on the continent.
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Déclaration finale Dakar, le 17 juin 2022
Author: Monsieur Amadou Lamine GUISSE Secrétaire Général du Ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable du Sénégal
Réunion des ministres et autorités chargées de l'environment sur la gestion des zones côtières et marine, la biodiversité et les aires protegées
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Hawa Wague's speech, Resident Representative, Togo
Press conference on WACA Tuesday 23 November, 9:00 - 10:30 GMT Hotel 2 February, Salle Concorde.
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São Tomé and Príncipe: We need physical and social investments to reduce vulnerabilities
Author: by Arlindo de Carvalho, WACA Coordinator São Tomé and Príncipe
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Deux écoles construites par le projet WACA à São Tomé et Príncipe.
Author: by Arlindo de Carvalho, WACA Coordinator São Tomé and Príncipe
Deux écoles construites par le projet WACA à S.Tomé et Príncipe ont été inaugurées par les autorités gouvernementales du pays.
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WWF plastic pollution in Africa: identifying policy gaps and opportunities
Author: WWF
There is currently no comprehensive report or reference available on the state and impacts of plastic pollution in Africa specifically, or on the policy and legal frameworks required to address this challenge from an African context and perspective. This report aims to fill this knowledge gap by providing a brief glance at the plastic pollution challenge in Africa, the policy options available to address it and recommendations on the policy frameworks still required to tackle the challenge urgently, holistically and in a coordinated manner. This report is primarily aimed at policymakers and experts working in the plastic policy landscape in Africa.
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Plastics sector competitiveness strategy and action plan for Côte d'Ivoire
The use of plastics has increased twentyfold worldwide in the last 50 years and is expected to double
in the next 20 years The food packaging, medical, automotive, electronics, building construction, agriculture and textile industries all make extensive use of plastics It is widely recognized that plastics play a crucial role in a sustainable future. -
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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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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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Le projet regional des pêche en Afrique de l'Ouest: cas de la Guinee Bissau
Author: World Bank, WACA
En 2011, la pêche artisanal a employe près de 26000 personnes en Guinee Bissau.
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Operational Brief Overview Blue Economy for Resilient Africa Program
Author: World Bank, PROBLUE
The Blue Solutions for Africa series of operational briefs captures how a thriving Blue Economy can help African countries better manage the development challenges they face while supporting economic growth, sustainable livelihoods, and the health of these precious ecosystems.
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Operational Brief: Climate Change and the Blue Economy in Africa
A robust Blue Economy could protect Africa from the worst effects of climate change. At the same time, the effects of climate change are already preventing the continent from achieving the full benefits of a vibrant Blue Economy.
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Operational Brief: Coastal and Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Author: World Bank, PROBLUE
Governance also plays an important role. Coastal areas and territorial waters are under the jurisdiction of several agencies that lack sufficient coordination and incentives to improve the management of natural resources. Marine spatial planning is an important tool to improve such governance.