ADB approves loan for Uzbekistan waste management project
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $60 million loan that will help improve and expand solid waste management services in small urban and rural areas across Uzbekistan, as well as promote environmental sustainability.
About 300 collection vehicles, 6,000 waste disposal bins, and other equipment will improve waste collection and interim disposal services in urban and rural areas nationwide, while innovative design features such as expanding GPS tracking to all waste management vehicles and deploying solar power technology in service centers will be introduced.
The Sustainable Solid-Waste Management Project includes assisting the government in strengthening the regulatory framework, improving SWM collection service coverage, and enhance environmental compliance. Through the project, ADB continues to contribute to policy reforms that protect the environment and boost economic growth. Uzbekistan’s State Committee for Ecology and Environmental Protection will also be strengthened through the provision of laboratory equipment and training for laboratory personnel.
