Context:
Unplanned urbanization as a result of ever increasing population has put an enormous pressure on municipal governments in terms of increased service demands. One of the major problems generated by this unplanned urbanization is the increased production of urban waste which is not being effectively managed, posing a serious health hazard to people around. More so to poor vulnerable urban community as they have lesser ability to gain access to better environment and improved health services.
In Nepal, the situation is not much different. Limited technical and financial resources in municipalities have resulted to the ineffective management of urban waste. Also, the main setback still seems to be lack of awareness among the general public.
Project Rationale:
Although municipalities are undertaking the waste management responsibilities, people residing in municipalities are still unaware of the impacts of ill waste management. They are also unaware of using waste in economically sound way utilizing the alternative waste management practices and techniques.
Thus, this project is designed to address the issues of urban environmental planning and good governance focusing on waste management for small and medium municipalities.
Overall Objectives:
The project aims to improve the health and environmental condition of disadvantaged people living in emerging municipalities of Nepal.
Specific Objectives:
The specific objective of project is to develop a participatory integrated and sustainable waste management approach for improved urban environment in four emerging municipalities of Nepal.
Project Location:
The project will be implemented in four emerging municipalities of Nepal:
Bharatpur, Byas, Birendranagar and Nepalgunj.
Project Partners:
1. Practical Action UK
2. Practical Action Nepal
3. WASTE Netherlands
4. GTZ/UDLE
5. Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN)
6. Bharatpur Municipality
7. Byas Municipality
8. Birendranagar Municipality
9. Nepalgunj Municipality
Project Period:
The project starts from 1 February 2007 and ends on December 2008. |
