Solid Waste Management
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Solid Waste Management at World Bank Group Overview
Solid Waste Management
at World Bank Group
Innovations and Strategies for Effective and Eco-Friendly Solid Waste Management in Urban and Rural Environments Worldwide
Duration | 6 weeks |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Solid Waste Management at World Bank Group Highlights
Solid Waste Management
at World Bank Group
- Earn a paid certification after completion
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Solid Waste Management at World Bank Group Course details
Solid Waste Management
at World Bank Group
Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?
- Local governments, environmental agencies, waste management companies, community leaders, and environmentally conscious individuals and businesses
What are the course deliverables?
- Gain a solid understanding of core concepts of SWM, with a focus on municipal solid waste (MSW), and the importance of the sector on economic development and environmental protection
- Evaluate various technology options based on the financial, technical, and operational capacities of each technology and treatment/disposal options
- Familiarize and apply solutions for improvement in the sector, while learning from practical examples and case studies
More about this course
- Solid waste management (SWM) is a crucial function of local governments around the world, and directly affects public health, the environment, and livelihoods
- However, rapid urbanization and population growth place multiple pressures on solid waste management systems, particularly in cities in low- and middle-income countries. In particular, the urban poor are most affected by lack of access to basic SWM services, such as waste collection and disposal
Solid Waste Management at World Bank Group Curriculum
Solid Waste Management
at World Bank Group
Week 1: Overview of Solid Waste Management
Week 2: Solid Waste Management Chain I
Week 3: Solid Waste Management Chain II
Week 4: Financial Aspects of Solid Waste Management
Week 5: Policies, Institutions, and the Informal Sector
Week 6: Circular Economy and Innovations in the SWM Sector
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