Myanmar – Preparation for Yangon Waste Management Master Plan
PROJECT DETAILS
| Region: | Asia - Southeast Asia |
| Country: | Myanmar |
| Area: | Yangon |
| Client: | Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment, Government of the State of Japan |
| Funding Source: | Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment, Government of the State of Japan |
| Date: | December 2018 - March 2020 |
| Category: | Waste Management |
| Service: | Study |
| Brief Narrative Description of Project:
Currently, more than 2,500 tons of municipal solid waste is generated every day in Yangon, almost all of which is landfilled at open dump sites, and local stakeholders are calling for the introduction of large-scale waste power generation facilities. On the other hand, a comprehensive waste management master plan has not been formulated in the Yangon Region, and a policy for medium- to long-term facility development has not been established. The purpose of this project is to conduct a basic study for the formulation of a master plan in the Yangon Region with the aim of improving the waste management in Yangon and making an international contribution through technology and experience in waste management in Japan. |
| Description of Actual Services Provided in this Assignment:
– Review of the financial status of PCCD under YCDC.3-1. *YCDC: Yangon City Development Committee, PCCD: Pollution Control and Cleansing Department (in charge of SWM) – Review of related documents such as financial analysis report for PCCD by the WB, and feasibility studies for the solid waste management projects. – Preparation of summery of current issues and recommendations |
