Learning Breakfast on e-waste in South Africa
The intuitive learning session thereby provided a platform for exchange about the status quo in the South African e-waste sector.
22 August 2014
Intuitive Learning Breakfast on e-waste in South Africa
Human life is increasingly characterized by the use of electronic devices and technologies. As a result, e-waste is the fastest growing waste stream and is gaining importance in terms of decent work.
In South Africa, e-waste constitutes a relevant source of employment and income but currently only around 10% of e-waste are recycled in the country, underlining the large, untapped potential for the creation of green jobs.
The sector remains diversified and fragmented thus requiring enhanced networking and exchange between various stakeholders and institutions.
In this context, the ILO in Pretoria organised an “Intuitive Learning Breakfast on e-waste in South Africa” to elaborate on the question on how to tap into the potential for sustainable enterprise development and job creation in the e-waste sector.
The session was attended by a wide range of key stakeholders and representatives ranging from national departments, e-waste recycling companies, sector associations such as the eWaste Association of South Africa (eWASA) and organised business, researchers, as well as development partners including sector specialists from ILO Headquarters in Geneva.
The intuitive learning session thereby provided a platform for exchange about the status quo in the South African e-waste sector.
During the discussions, participants identified major bottlenecks, particularly in the regulatory environment, and with regards to inefficiencies in the current collection and recycling system that is composed of a mix of informal and formal businesses.
Participants agreed to continue the exchange of information within the network and to develop a framework of actions to better harness the potential for business growth and job creation along the lines of existing initiatives by government, private sector and civil society.
For further information please contact Nico Westphal on [email protected]
Human life is increasingly characterized by the use of electronic devices and technologies. As a result, e-waste is the fastest growing waste stream and is gaining importance in terms of decent work.
In South Africa, e-waste constitutes a relevant source of employment and income but currently only around 10% of e-waste are recycled in the country, underlining the large, untapped potential for the creation of green jobs.
The sector remains diversified and fragmented thus requiring enhanced networking and exchange between various stakeholders and institutions.
In this context, the ILO in Pretoria organised an “Intuitive Learning Breakfast on e-waste in South Africa” to elaborate on the question on how to tap into the potential for sustainable enterprise development and job creation in the e-waste sector.
The session was attended by a wide range of key stakeholders and representatives ranging from national departments, e-waste recycling companies, sector associations such as the eWaste Association of South Africa (eWASA) and organised business, researchers, as well as development partners including sector specialists from ILO Headquarters in Geneva.
The intuitive learning session thereby provided a platform for exchange about the status quo in the South African e-waste sector.
During the discussions, participants identified major bottlenecks, particularly in the regulatory environment, and with regards to inefficiencies in the current collection and recycling system that is composed of a mix of informal and formal businesses.
Participants agreed to continue the exchange of information within the network and to develop a framework of actions to better harness the potential for business growth and job creation along the lines of existing initiatives by government, private sector and civil society.
For further information please contact Nico Westphal on [email protected]