Overview
This project enhanced the ability of the Government of Guyana to address its solid-waste management challenges, reduce environmental impact and improve urban sanitation. It equipped local governments with waste-collection trucks and excavators and rehabilitated selected markets and market tarmacs, thereby providing alternatives to illegal vending. In addition, the project distributed waste bins and posters in schools and developed a national communications strategy on solid waste management to raise public awareness.
Key results
more- 350,000 residents benefited from improved sanitary conditions, drainage and irrigation network: 2 garbage compactor trucks and 2 mini-excavators purchased and used by 15 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and 3 municipalities.
- Over 100,000 residents benefited from market construction and improvements: 8 markets and 2 tarmacs rehabilitated and included in waste collection routes. More vendors together with garbage storage and collection points as well as improved sanitary facilities became available.
- Over 50 primary schools in 9 municipalities benefited from the programme: 2,500 classroom posters, five retractable banners and 91 standing cutout posters placed in schools; 1,968 colour-coded bins distributed to schools to promote waste separation.
- A National Public Education and Communication Strategy developed by the University of Guyana to raise solid waste management awareness.
