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E-waste management: Strategies and policies in fragile contexts

Policy toolkit State Effectiveness, Sustainable Growth and State Fragility initiative

This policy toolkit provides key considerations for policymakers across fragile contexts to develop effective e-waste management systems.

Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest growing waste stream in the world, with solar mini grid equipment and appliances that are run off mini grids constituting a growing portion of e-waste globally. Much e-waste ends up in low-income countries, including from second-hand imports, resulting in e-waste management becoming a growing issue for these countries. This toolkit outlines considerations for policymakers of fragile contexts as they embark on developing e-waste management systems in their countries.