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The International Labour Organization, in partnership with the government, with funding from the Government of Japan, are set to launch a project aimed at promoting sustainable e-waste management while creating jobs for youths in Central Province.
The Sustainable E-waste Management for Youth Employment project will focus on the environmentally sound management of electronic waste while creating decent employment opportunities for young people, women, and persons with disabilities.
The initiative will use skills development, entrepreneurship support and circular economy principles to address the growing e-waste challenge in the country, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment.
“The launch will mark the commencement of a project aimed at promoting environmentally sound management of electronic waste while creating decent employment opportunities for young people, women, and persons with disabilities in Central Province,” reads the statement.
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The ministry said through skills development, entrepreneurship support, and the promotion of circular economy principles, the project seeks to transform e-waste from an environmental challenge into an opportunity for sustainable livelihoods and inclusive economic growth.
It noted that electronic waste was one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, posing environmental and public health risks when improperly managed, but also presenting opportunities for green jobs and enterprise development.
“The project also demonstrates the shared commitment of the Government of Zambia, the Government of Japan, and the International Labour Organization to advancing decent work, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development,” according to the statement.
The launch is expected to bring together government officials, development partners, private sector representatives, beneficiaries, civil society and other stakeholders committed to green jobs and sustainable environmental management.
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