Development Networks and Programmes
- Regional Development Networks:
To more effectively implement its programs ISWA has established Regional Development Networks outside of its traditionally strong areas (Central Europe and the USA). At the present 3 networks have been established:
• Asian and Pacific Regional Network: includes members from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.
• Balcanien, Middle East and Mediterranean Regional Network: includes members from Turkey and Israel.
• Latin America Regional Network: includes members from Argentina and Brazil.
The objective of these networks is to promote sustainable waste management in their regions, to develop a network for local problem solving, to promote ISWA and serve as a link to ISWA programs. Each regional office organizes local meetings, conferences and training events to address issues of concern for a specific region.
- ISWA Development Programme (IDP)
The ISWA Development Programme was created to fund educational and training programmes in the field of waste management as well as sustain a transfer of knowledge to developing countries and economies in transition. The IDP is a World Summit on Sustainable Development Type II Partnership endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme and is financed by voluntary donations from ISWA National Members, Organisation Members and Individual Members as well as third party sponsors.
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