26-28 June 2018
First ACCP General Meeting in Rabat, Morocco, 2018
The first general meeting of the African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) was held in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, for three days from June 26 to 28, 2018. About 220 participants from central and local governments of 32 African countries, various public agencies, private companies, and Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) shared information and knowledge regarding solid waste management.
On the first day, Moroccan officials shared the progress and knowledge gained through the implementation of national municipal solid waste management programs and strategies during the morning session. In the afternoon, participants visited the transfer station in Sale and the landfill and waste recovery center in Oum Azza.
On the second day, two main topics were discussed, namely data collection for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular, SDG indicators 11.6.1, 12.4.2, and 12.5.1*, and public-private partnership. In addition, the results of the stakeholder and problem analysis based on the data collected during the preparatory meeting in Maputo and the waste treatment technologies of several Japanese companies were presented.
On the third day, financial issues such as how to promote investment in waste management in Africa were discussed, and the status of ACCP activities and plans for TICAD 7 to be held in 2019 were presented. At the end of the conference, the Rabat Declaration was unanimously adopted by the participants to confirm the continuation of efforts to achieve appropriate solid waste management within the framework of the ACCP.
SDG 11.6.1: Proportion of regularly collected municipal solid waste with proper final disposal relative to total municipal solid waste generated, by the city.
SDG 12.4.2: Hazardous waste generated per capita and proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment.
SDG 12.5.1: National recycling rate, in tons of material recycled.
Program & Presentations
Presentation of Moroccan Knowledge and Experience
Site Visit
LOCATIONS:
- Transfer station of the city of SALE
- Waste landfilling and valorization center of Oum Azza- RABAT.
Presentations
Dr. Mitsuo Yoshida, Technical Advisor on Waste Management, JICA
Result of Stakeholder Analysis and Problem Analysis for Assessing Solid Waste Management in Maputo -Importance of Institutional Building for African Clean Cities.
Data Collection for SDGs
Ms. Joyce Ouma, Waste Management Unit, Urban Basic Services, UN-Habitat
SDG Indicator 11.6.1 – Methodology and Way Forward
Mr. David Marquis, Chemicals and Waste Project, SDGs Data & Information Unit, Science Division, UNEP
SDG indicator 12.4.2 & 12.5.1– Methodology and Pilot Results
Panel Discussion on Data Collection and Appropriate SDGs Monitoring Methodologies in Africa
Moderator:
- Ms. Ludgarde Coppens, Head of Unit, SDG Data and Information Unit, Science Division, UNEP
- Dr. Graham Alabaster, Unit Leader, Waste Management Unit, Urban Basic Services Branch, UN-Habitat
- Dr. Kees Baldé, Senior Programme Officer, Sustainable Cycles Programme (SCYCLE), Vice Rectorate in Europe, United Nations University
- Mr. Andy Whiteman, Director, Wasteaware, Resource and Waste Advisory Group, RWA Group
- Mr. Hisashi Yamauchi, Deputy Advisor, JICA Project for Integrated Solid Waste Management System in Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria
- Ms. Nouzha Bouchareb, General Director, Hydroprotec Consult, Morocco
Public Private Partnership on Waste Management in Japan
Case Studies and Knowledge Sharing on Waste Management in Africa
Mr. Gosai Ahmed Mohammed, Waste Management Director, Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Physical Development of Sudan & Mr. Diseremo Sebit John Amin, Director of Environmental Management, Juba City Council, South Sudan
North-South Cooperation Across the Borderline in Sudan
Ms. Chie Tachibana, Director of Management of Reclaimed Land for Disposal Division, Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau, City of Yokohama, Japan
Comments/Suggestions from City of Yokohama
Panel Discussion on Public Private Partnerships on Waste Management in Africa
Moderator:
- Dr. Mitsuo Yoshida, Technical Advisor on Waste Management, JICA
- Mr. Mustapha Brakez, Environmental Consultant, SEGU (Société d’Environnement et de Genie Urbain), Morocco
- Mr. Hiroshi Kato, Chief Adviser, JICA Project for Elaboration of the National Strategy for Treatment of Household and Similar Waste in Morocco
- Mr. Maxwell Mwewa Nkoya, Director Operations, Zambia Environmental Management Agency
- Mr. Patrick Medius Nyirenda, Environmental Officer, Department of Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resouces, Energy and Mining
- Mr. Patrick Wangombe Theuri, Deputy Director of Environment, County Government of Kiambu, Kenya
Presentations on Financing Waste Management Improvement
Prof. Abdouraman Bary, Regional Subprogramme Coordinator (Chemicals, Waste & Air Quality), Africa Office UNEP & Mr. Mohamed Atani, Head of Communication and Outreach, Africa Office, UNEP
Overview of African Waste Management Outlook and Good Case Studies in the Region
Mr. Ousseynou Guene, Chief Sanitation & Hygiene Officer, African Development Bank(AfDB)
AfDB’s Engagements in Waste Management
Mr. Thomas Chiramba, Senior Human Settlements Officer, Regional Office of Africa, UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat’s Effort to support SWM Project Formulation in Africa
Panel Discussion on African Clean Cities Platform as a Vehicle to Promote Investment in Waste Management in Africa
Moderator:
- Dr. Megumi Muto, Director General, Global Environment Department, JICA
- Mr. Ousseynou Guene, Chief Sanitation & Hygiene Officer, AfDB
- Ms. Naoko Yokobori, Senior Representative, Representative Office in Paris, JBIC
- Prof. Abdouraman Bary, Regional Subprogramme Coordinator (Chemicals, Waste & Air Quality), Africa Office UNEP
- Mr. Thomas Chiramba, Senior Human Settlements Officer, Regional Office of Africa, UN-Habitat
- Mr.Bantihun, Kassahun Tsegaye, Solid Waste Re-Use & Re-Cycling Director, Addis Ababa City Solid Waste Recycling & Disposal Project Office, Ethiopia
Interim Report and Action Plan towards TICAD VII
Mr. Graham Alabaster, Unit Leader, Waste Management Unit, Urban Basic Services Branch UN-Habitat & Ms. Ludgarde Coppens, Head of Unit, SDG Data and Information Unit, Science Division, UNEP
UNEP& UN-Habitat Draft Action Plan of ACCP toward TICAD VII
Mr. Tadahiko Ito, State Minister, MOEJ
Action Plan towards TICAD VII by the Japanese government
Adopting Rabat Declaration
Moderator:
- Mr. Shigemoto Kajihara, Special Assistant to the Ministry of the Environment, MOEJ
- Dr. Megumi Muto, Director General, Global Environment Department, JICA
Closing Remarks
- Mr. Mohamed Benyahya, Secretary General of SEDD
- Mr. Tadahiko Ito, State Minister, MOEJ
