Mali Obsolete Pesticides Disposal and Prevention Project

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The development objective of the Obsolete Pesticides (OPs) Disposal and Prevention Project for Mali is to reduce risks from existing publicly-held OP stocks and associated waste; and strengthen the institutional framework for risk mitigation of OPs. The project comprises of three components. The first component, disposal of publicly-held OPs and associated waste and reduction of risk from three priority high-risk contaminated sites will deal with the removal of immediate threats associated with OP stocks in the country. The second component, strengthening the institutional, regulatory, and technical capacity for prevention of OP re-accumulation will address key weaknesses along the pesticide life cycle, such as regulatory gaps related to container management and pesticide import, distribution and recording, sustainable financing for management of pesticides, OPs and empty containers, the capacity for pesticide inspection and control, and the continued need of awareness raising and communication with communities concerning poor pesticide management. The third component, project management, monitoring and evaluation (M and E) will finance project management activities (procurement, financial management, preparation of work plans and procurement plans, facilitation of workshops, and meetings), as well as M and E of project progress and reporting.