2nd Solid Waste Management Project

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The main objectives of the Second Solid Waste Management Project are to: a) improve solid waste services and extend their coverage in participating medium size cities; b) strengthen the capacity of Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Publicos and the Ministry of Social Development to appraise and supervise solid waste projects and provide technical assistance to municipalities; c) increase technical, administrative and regulatory capacity at the state and local levels to improve sector management and operations; d) improve the legal and regulatory framework and cost recovery mechanisms of the sector to encourage greater private sector involvement and safeguard the environment; e) correct environmental problems and reduce health hazards caused by inadequate collection and disposal systems; and f) mitigate the social impact on scavangers of the establishment of modern waste collection and disposal systems. The project will have three main components: 1) strengthening of federal institutions, local governments and operating agencies which play a key role in development of the sector; 2) supporting the investment needs of participating cities through implementation of comprehensive and integrated solid waste management plans; and 3) providing support for scavengers and informal workers impacted by the project through a social component.