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Local Development Minister discusses digital solutions with private sector
The article discussed the efforts of the Minister of Local Development and Environment, Dr. Manal Awd, in continuing the regulatory procedures for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system in Egypt, aiming to improve waste management and promote recycling. The meetings with private sector companies focused on providing integrated digital solutions to monitor the collection, transportation, and recycling of waste, with the goal of building an accurate database that links the amount produced with the recycled materials. Emphasis was also placed on integrating the informal sector into the system to increase efficiency. The minister confirmed that the success of the system depends on connecting the quantities generated with the recycled materials and reinserting them into products, supporting the shift toward a circular economy that reduces reliance on imports and opens investment opportunities in recycling industries. Additionally, challenges related to regulation and data provision were discussed, with a focus on enhancing transparency and integrating the informal sector to ensure the effective organization of waste collection and trading processes.
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