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Project summary

With this Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF) grant, Government of Bolivia and Mexico planned to work with and learn from each other. The Government of Bolivia aimed to reduce environmental pollution and resource scarcity that disproportionately affects the poor, including air pollution, a lack of fresh water and sanitation service, lead exposure, inadequate waste disposal, and minimal climate resilience strategy. On a broader scale, the Government of Bolivia has requested a climate change development policy loan from the World Bank. This project helped create and implement policy reforms that contribute to inclusive green growth, including issues related to air pollution, water and sanitation services, and greenhouse gas emissions. Bolivia also aimed to conduct additional capacity building and analysis related to environmental management and climate change. Mexico had requested similar funding from the World Bank to further its climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency efforts. To that end, this project would fund critical components of larger efforts in both countries and the region.

List of Activities

• Clean Growth - Addressing air, water and soil contamination
  - identify investment alternatives to control water pollution from point and non-point courses
  - identify, typify and prioritize contaminated sites, particularly from industrial activities in urban area, and determine their liability for remediation purposes.
  - control outdoor air pollution, taking into account investments such as vehicle inspection and homologation centers in key polluted cities.
  - reduce incidence of floods by preventing obstruction of drainage systems by inadequate deposition of solid waste.
  - this activity supported Government of Bolivia on cost-benefit and costs-effectiveness analyses of prospective interventions in all four areas above mentioned; training of public officials on the methodologies of such analytical work and best practices to implement the recommended interventions; and, technical visits and workshops to share experiences with other countries that have implemented similar interventions.
• The analytical work provided inputs to the studies envisaged for Bolivia to identify investment alternatives to control air pollution
• Resilient and Efficient Green Growth
  - analytical work and capacity building activities (e.g. training, technical visits, system design, among other) to support the GoB identifying interventions aimed at increasing agricultural productivity by the adoption of new technologies to save energy and water (i.e. Programa Cosechando vida, Sembrando Luz; and Plan Estratégico de Ahorro y Eficiencia Energética).
  - support the GoM in assessing alternatives to eliminate remaining subsidies (for electricity and natural gas), as well as to strengthen the existing carbon tax. The analytical pieces of this sub-component will be shared with the GoB as part of the prospective policy reforms to promote energy and water use efficiency.
• Inclusive Growth – Building citizen-driven demand for good environmental governance
  - identify interventions to promote an informed public participation in Bolivia’s environmental quality management, by strengthening capacities for effective environmental monitoring
  - assist the GoB developing investment plan

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• 1.1. Identification of cost-effective interventions to control of water pollution from point and non-point sources; 
• 1.2. Identification, characterization and prioritization of contaminated sites, particularly from industrial activities in urban areas, and determination of their liability for remediation purposes;  
• 1.3. Identification of cost-effective interventions to control of outdoor air pollution, taking into account investments such as vehicle inspection and homologation centers in key polluted cities;  
• 1.4. Identification of cost-effective interventions to prevent of the obstruction of drainage systems by inadequate deposition of solid waste. 
• 1.5. Identificatin of interventions to tackle short-lived climate pollutants for Mexico

Output 2:

• 2.1 Identification of investments to strengthen schemes that promote efficient use of water and energy, especially rural areas and other vulnerable zones where water scarcity has been exacerbated as result of climate change.  
• 2.2 Hackathon carried out in La Paz to engage with technology community on possible ICT tools to promote water and energy efficiency. 
• 2.3 Economic and distributional analysis of carbon and energy pricing alternatives for Mexico

Output 3:

• 3.1 Development with client of Environmental Quality Guidelines;  
• 3.2 Feasibility study of priority interventions air and water monitoring in three major cities. 
• 3.3 Improvement of the National Environmental Information System (SNIA) to properly collect, store and share environmental quality information generated by various agencies at the national and local levels;  
• 3.4 Creation of public participation platforms under SNIA to disseminate environmental quality information and facilitate public participation in environmental quality management. 
• 3.5 Hackathon carried out in La Paz to engage with technology community on possible ICT tools to improve environmental monitoring and citizen engagement in environmental management issues.

Output 4:

• 4.1 Facilitation of exchange of best practices 
• 4.2 Dissemination of best practices

Outcomes:

The proposed activities supported the GoB in identifying investments with the following expected outcomes: (i) improved environmental quality conditions, mainly from controlling air, water and soil contamination that mostly affect the poor; (ii) greater resilience, particularly as Bolivia could face significant water scarcity problems as a result of climate change and the associated reduction of snow and glaciers; (iii) increased competitiveness, as a result of increased innovation in technologies for water and energy efficiency and climate change adaptation; and, (iv) enhanced environmental governance, by providing reliable information and other mechanisms – especially through ICT tools – for public participation in the country’s environmental management. Also, the proposed activities will support the GoM in identifying investments with the following expected outcomes: (i) improved environmental air quality conditions by tackling SLCPs; and, (ii) increased competitiveness, as a result of alternative interventions to eliminate remaining subsidies (for electricity and natural gas), as well as to strengthen the existing carbon tax.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

WBG internal partners: coordination by multi-sectoral team with members from the Water; Environment; Energy; Urban, Rural & Social Development; Agriculture; Poverty and MFM Global Practices, and the Climate Change CCSA.

K-Partners: Ministry of Environment, with the participation of the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) and the Korean Environment Corporation (KECO) in developing Korea’s environmental management systems to be shared.

Other potential partners: Korea Environment Institute (KEI); Korea Energy Management Agency KEMCO, particularly the New & Renewable Energy Center (NREC); Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-Water); Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFDA), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MoLIT), and Sudokwan Landfill Site Management Corporation (SLC).

Other external partners: The Ministry of Development Planning (MDP) and the Ministry of Environment and Water of Bolivia (MMAyA) in Bolivia; SEMARNAT and National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change and the Ministry of Finance in Mexico.

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The project aims to strengthen urban resilience in the Municipality of Asuncion, and specifically in the flood prone coastal strip known as Los Bañados, through: (i) the development of a decision support system (DSS) for flood risk management to classify and prioritize green urban interventions in the coastal area; (ii) the development of pre-feasibility studies for a US$ 60-70 million investment project in Los Bañados that will be materialized through WB financing; and (iii) the scoping of entry points for private sector participation in Distrito Ecobahia, an area adjacent to the aforementioned project which has been deemed for a mixed-housing development.  The project will build on a US$ 400,000 ASA that helped the Government of Paraguay to identify a conceptual project in the city’s coastal area. Through the development of this proposal, the government intends to go deeper developing necessary studies to turn the concept into a lending operation with a first batch of targeted interventions, and to ensure that such interventions (and overall local planning instruments for the longer-term development of Los Bañados) fully embed green growth and low carbon development principles.

List of Activities

1. Decision Support System (DSS)
   1. Development of a DSS for flood risk management to prioritize green urban investments
2. Pre-feasibility studies for strategic projects in Los Bañados 
   1. Pre-feasibility studies for catalytic interventions in public spaces for flooding risk management
   2. Pre-feasibility studies for the construction of key green and grey infrastructure 
3. Unlocking the potential of Eco Bahia District
   1. Scoping of LVC opportunities in Eco Bahia District
   2. Climate smart designs for social housing and urban equipment in Eco Bahia District
4. Capacity Building 
   1. Promoting green growth and participatory approaches in local planning instruments

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Decision Support System platform - DSS developed and delivered to the government 

Output 2.1:

• Pre-feasibility study for public spaces

Output 2.2:

• Pre-feasibility studies for Parque Caballero, San Miguel and Eco Bahia

Output 3.1:

• Real estate market assessment for Eco Bahia 

Output 3.2:

• Climate smart designs for social housing and urban equipment in Eco Bahia District completed

Output 4:

• Workshops, trainings, and activities 

Outcomes:

1. Improved efficiency: Through drone technology and machine learning, the project will create a DDS that will shift the way decisions are taken when planning and designing interventions along the coastal area. Institutions involved in the sustainable development of Los Bañados will have embedded key social, environmental, and economic criteria aligned with GG principles in their local planning instruments. 
2. Greater resilience: An investment project aiming to increase the resilience of Asuncion will be prepared. This project will include a strong resilient housing and slum upgrading component, aiming to improve the conditions of the urban poor living in Los Bañados; nature-based solutions and green infrastructure, which will aim to address coastal flooding recurrent in the area; and greater access to basic services, to mitigate the exposure of targeted communities to natural disasters and health-related risks. 
3. Increased competitiveness: The project is framed within the Government’s post Covid-19 economic recovery plan. By the end of the proposed project, the government will have clear estimates of direct and indirect job generation through investments in infrastructure in Los Bañados, anchored in WB financing and potentially private sector participation.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

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The objective of this grant is to support the Government of Azerbaijan in its efforts to introduce green solutions for addressing legacy pollution, and for sustainable redevelopment of contaminated areas of selected Absheron lakes. The economy of Azerbaijan is dominated by oil production and industry. Currently the industrial sector contributes over 60% to its GDP, and crude oil accounts for over 90% of its goods exports. Pollution associated with the oil sector has had severe effects on many locations at the Absheron Peninsula – the center of the oil production area – leaving the region damaged and caused significant land contamination. Land degradation is a deterrent to future development, and pollution’s impact on public health is significant. The KGGTF funded program will focus on studying the area in and around Lake Khojasan, and will contribute to the identification of the cleanup and ecological revitalization measures of the water body and adjacent land in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.  It further aims to foster a strong partnership between public and private sectors by developing innovative financial mechanisms for land redevelopment that could be scaled up and sustained in the future. Another component of the program will be to strengthen the capacity of involved stakeholders through the introduction of new technical know-how, and education and training in the deployment of green growth practices. This component will be carried out through studying, learning and sharing Korea’s successes in green urban development, remediation of industrially contaminated sites and treatment of polluted water. 

List of Activities

1. Workshop in Astana and a study tour of Azerbaijani officials to Korea - Strengthened capacity of Azerbaijani entities to plan and implement green growth projects and programs 
2. Study of technical lake’s cleanup and ecological revitalization options, including identification of potential environmental and social risks - Knowledge is obtained on the most technically, environmentally and socially optimal solutions for the redevelopment of the contaminated lake area 
3. Socio-economic Analysis of the area redevelopment - Knowledge is obtained on the economic benefits of the redevelopment of contaminated lake area 
4. Preparation of the Feasibility Study - A holistic approach to the redevelopment of the contaminated lake area is developed
5. Stakeholder consultations - Stakeholder contributions/feedback provided to the main deliverable

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Workshop attended by the participants

Output 2:

• Technical Report on cleanup solutions 

Output 3:

• Report on Socio-Economic Analysis of the contaminated lake area 

Output 4:

• Feasibility Study

Output 5:

• Consultations

Outcomes:

• Improved efficiency: redevelopment of a polluted area requires a combination of measures, including innovative solutions for clean-up, adoption of land management plans, both local and area-wide, introduction of new financial mechanisms for the attraction of investments, setting modalities for public-private partnership, and will eventually lead to the change of behavior of the ‘users’ of rehabilitated areas. The proposed activity will develop the most optimal clean up technologies, promote dialogue between the government and private actors and facilitate coordination among the public agencies and other stakeholders. Opportunities related to the economic use of a rehabilitated area of the Lake Khojasan and its surroundings will attract private sector, in particular SMEs, stimulate creation of green jobs and promote environmentally sustainable economic growth of the entire area. The change in users’ behavior will be reflected in improved practices of the management of solid and liquid wastes so that to avoid secondary contamination of the rehabilitated area and to sustain its economic and environmental value, and eventually to the considerable reduction of the GHG emissions. 
• Greater resilience: Azerbaijan in general, and the Absheron Peninsula in particular, has always been characterized by scarce and unevenly distributed water resources. Recent studies identified increased water deficit as the main impact of climate change. The improved management of the available water resources will contribute to strengthening country’s resilience to the climate change impacts as will provide local communities and private businesses with the access to cleaned land and water, and can stimulate sustainable farming and re-use of treated water.     
• Increased Competitiveness: one of the main strategic documents defining Azerbaijan’s economic development directions for the period until 2030 is the Strategic Roadmap, which indicated tourism development as a priority direction. The rehabilitated area of the Lake Khojasan and its surroundings will have great potential for tourism development as the rehabilitated lake can significantly improve its recreational functions and attract tourists and visitors as well as reputable international investors. Being the first of this kind, the proposed activity can be replicable for the other similar sites in Absheron and thus, scale up the increased competitiveness impact.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE)
• Korean Environment Corporation (KEC)
• The Office of National River Restoration
• Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Azerbaijan Ministry of Economy (MoE)
• Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR)
• State Water Company (OJSC) AzerSu

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The grant aims to support the greening of Haiti’s industrial sector and generating green jobs by improving the country’s competitiveness in the garment value chain through economic circularity and eco-industrial parks (resource efficiency, renewables, and waste management). As such, this activity will contribute to the World Bank Group (WBG) COVID-19 response, which supports the Government of Haiti (GoH)’s post COVID-19 recovery program (PREPOC) that seeks to support job creation and economic diversification. Indeed, the pandemic has adversely impacted the Haitian economy given the supply chain disruptions and the global economic downturn. The grant will support the pillar of the WBG’s response that focuses on saving livelihoods, preserving jobs, and ensuring more sustainable business growth and job creation, while at the same time providing opportunities for a greener and more resilient recovery. As Haiti continues to undertake industrial development efforts, the WBG approach to recovery focuses also on supporting Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development (GRID). Accordingly, the grant will help promote environmental sustainability by demonstrating the technical and commercial feasibility of greener manufacturing practices and technologies in Haiti. Improved sustainability of industrial parks’ operating model in Haiti can, in turn, contribute to investment retention and attraction that would offer inclusive and formal job opportunities to low-skilled workers. The grant is linked to US$105 million Private Sector Jobs and Economic Transformation (PSJET) project, leveraging the PSJET activities by informing how to mobilize potential financing of green solutions through matching grants from the collective window and by building consensus around the potential implementation of quick win regulatory reforms and public-private dialogue as well as donor coordination.

List of Activities

• Activity 1: Value chain study and identification of solutions to green industrial parks. 
• Activity 2: Selected business cases for greening industrial parks.
• Activity 3: Study for the implementation of green solutions at the selected industrial park. 
• Activity 4: Advice for the piloting of green solutions at a selected park.

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• A report with conclusions and recommendations on how to improve the environmental sustainability of industrial parks
• A workshop for the dissemination of findings and consensus building with stakeholders

Output 2

• An assessment report with recommendations on feasible and commercially attractive solutions
• A workshop for the dissemination of findings and consensus building with stakeholders
• Training to the Center for Facilitation of Investments and industrial park managers on the conclusion of the assessment

Output 3

• The study completed in the selected parks for the specific solutions
• Communication of the results, possibly through a garment buyer roadshow by the Center for Investment Facilitation

Output 4

• Advisory support provided to implement the piloting of a green solution
• A booklet on lessons learned and recommendations to roll out of green solutions in fragile countries

Outcomes

• Reduction of CO2 and other toxic gases through savings in energy and material use
• Increased efficiency in natural resource consumption and use will reduce the environmental footprint of existing economic activities and boost competitiveness
• Long-term economic sustainability of parks, textile and garment firms and associated jobs, through investment retention and attraction thanks to the management of reputational risk
• Technology and knowledge transfer through foreign technology use, training and direct investment that will build the Haitian’s private and public sector capacities
• Creation of new business opportunities from byproducts and waste recycling that generate additional incomes for participating companies and contributes to job creation
• Demonstration effects locally, with spillovers expected from the pilot.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

(Tentative) 

• Korea Environment Corporation
• Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute
• Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
• Korea Energy Agency
• Industrial Ecology Depart of Yale University
• USAID
• IDB

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The objective of this grant is to institutionalize knowledge of green growth so that World Bank staff and client countries can develop and incorporate green growth principles into their development strategies. This KGGTF program will build on the partnership and ongoing collaboration between the World Bank Group’s Global Solutions Group on Environmental Health and Pollution Management, the Environment and Natural Resources Global Practices, and the Korean Ministry of Environment and its affiliated agencies to develop a series of multi-lingual online learning courses. The courses, created from global case studies, will strengthen capacity to design and implement green growth initiatives though activities that incorporate green growth elements. The initial online courses will be self-paced and built around environmental health and pollution management and will demonstrate how to identify new policies and investments.  Furthermore, the course will provide a toolkit for identifying, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating environmental health policies.  The courses will further present key interventions to address environmental health risks that affect vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the economically disadvantaged, along with solutions to engage multi-stakeholder groups and encourage public participation.  An accompanying manual will further provide best practices and solutions for addressing air, water and soil pollution.

The dissemination of best practices will facilitate a better understanding of how green growth can provide a flexible approach for improving environmental and urban challenges while concurrently building shared economic prosperity. An additional component of this program will help client countries identify new policies and investments to promote green growth, and further identify financing resources to support development, including other international financing institutions and co-financing opportunities along with the private sector.

List of Activities

1. Self-paced online courses on environmental health and pollution management –

• Institutionalization of knowledge
• Dissemination of best practices 

2. Knowledge exchange with Korea

• Institutionalization of knowledge
• Facilitation of exchange of best practices

3. Analytical work

• Improved interventions to control air, water and soil contamination that mostly affect the poor, environmental governance, by providing reliable information and mechanisms for public participation in the country’s environmental management

4. Cooperation for co-financing 

• Improved interventions to control air, water and soil contamination that mostly affect the poor, Enhanced environmental governance, by providing reliable information and mechanisms for public participation in the country’s environmental management

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Five (5) online courses in English 
• Three (3) online courses translated to other WBG official language

Output 2:

• Technical visits on: (a) hazardous waste management, site remediation, and integrated waste management (Q2/FY); (b) wastewater quality and treatment (Q3/FY); and (c) air quality management and mitigation short-lived climate pollutants (Q4/FY)

Output 3:

• Toolkit for identifying, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating environmental health policies 
• Manual with best practices for addressing air, water and soil pollution

Outcomes:

• Improved efficiency: the program will include knowledge exchange and project implementation associated with clean and resource-efficient technologies and sectoral policies. Some examples include: (a) Korea’s experience in developing cleaner power plants; (b) policies and investments to effectively reduce traffic congestion, consumption of fossil fuels and air pollution in urban areas; and (c) charges to household solid waste that can change consumption trends.
• Greater resilience:  The program will influence the efficient use of water, contributing to resilience against climate change in countries facing water scarcity. Further, the improvement of solid waste management in cities will reduce incidence of floods and landslides by preventing obstruction of drainage systems by inadequate deposition of waste. Better disposal of solid waste and the application of new technologies for its treatment will also reduce emission of Short-lived Climate Pollutants such as methane (CH4), which has greenhouse effects more than 20 times higher than that of carbon dioxide (CO2).
• Increased competitiveness: The program will develop analytical work to select and design green growth initiatives that promotes not only environmental sustainability, but also competitiveness in developing countries.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• The Ministry of Environment
• Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI)
• K-Eco
• Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water)
• The Ministry of Trade and Industry
• The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
• The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
• United States Environmental Protection Agency

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The objective of this grant is to provide the technical and capacity tools for countries, construction companies, and suppliers to build and implement green construction projects. This program will provide tools to improve government agencies (bank clients and others) capacity to design, contract and construct environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects. The first component of the program will support the development of IT tools to assist governmental infrastructure projects by enhancing real-time sustainable project management. The IT tools will track a project’s environmental, health and safety (EHS) project data, along with performance, compliance and risks. This information will support the tracking of project results and enhance real-time decision-making.  The tools will provide a simple automated system approach for construction contractors, health and safety supervision, and inspectors to monitor performance.  It will include components for field supervision such as checklists, monitoring, results documentation and tracking.  Data monitoring will provide such tools as project tracking and EHS reporting that will be web-based and downloadable to individual computers, smart phones and laptops.  Once developed and tested, these IT tools will be disseminated and deployed across other World Bank projects.  

The second component of the program will be the development and implementation of a series of e-learning courses and subsequent capacity building activities for governmental agencies, the construction industry, SME’s and local workers and product/service providers associated with World Bank finance projects.  The individual e-courses will address key aspects of green infrastructure design (such as integrating environmental sustainability into infrastructure design), construction (green construction jobs and service providers, environmental sustainability management etc.), and sustainable infrastructure procurement.  

The third component will identify materials, technologies and equipment (MTE) that can lead to more sustainable infrastructure development in low and middle-income countries.  Key MTE solutions will be compiled and disseminated on the already established Knowledge Platform on Environmentally Sustainable Infrastructure Construction (KPESIC) site and will promote knowledge transfer and knowledge exchange.  

List of Activities

1. IT Tools for Sustainable Infrastructure Management - Preparation and implementation of WB lending operations/projects, Fostering or developing new innovation approach
2. Capacity building on Green Infrastructure Design and Construction and Sustainable Infrastructure Procurement - Institutionalization of knowledge, Change in government expenditure or investments 
3. Materials, Technologies and Equipment - Institutionalization of knowledge

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Improved environmental sustainability management in WB infrastructure lending operations/projects 

Output 2:

• Institutionalization of knowledge
• Dissemination of best practices
• Greater consideration of GG in procurement

Output 3:

• Institutionalization of knowledge

Outcomes

• Improved efficiency:  The work includes the development and implementation in Bank financed projects of IT tools that will not only provide improved efficiencies, but also results, in terms of enhancing environmental sustainability (hence green growth). These improved efficiencies will be found both in governmental agencies, and their respective construction and supervision contractors. Given the tools and capacity building (e.g., e-learning) is planned to be free, there should be additional similar efficiencies in entities associated with non-bank financed projects. Environmentally sustainable infrastructure development provides for proper management of environmental, social and health and safety impacts and risks; facilitates compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements in a more efficient manner; and helps establish conditions for more effective resolution to social and environmental problems.
• Greater resilience:  The work directly supports enhancing sustainable infrastructure, which not only enables sound economic development, job creation and the purchase of local goods and services, it also enhances quality of life for citizens, increases positive impacts (benefits), helps protect our vital natural resources and environment, and promotes a more effective and efficient use of financial resources. Financial and economic benefits can result from improved sustainability such as reduced use of materials, improved pollution prevention, reduced carbon emissions, payment for environmental services, and better labor and community relations. 
• Increased competitiveness: The program will develop capacity building and IT tools that will lead to improved infrastructure environmental sustainability, but also competitiveness in developing countries such as via the use of sustainable procurement process and better management of EHS financial risks. Environmental sustainability can also improve the prospects for the financing of projects.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Dowa Engineering Company
• Busan Transportation Company
• Korean Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI)
• The Ministry of Environment
• Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
• Knowledge Platform on Environmentally Sustainable Infrastructure Construction
• Federation of Interamerican Construction Industry (FIIC)
• Pan American Union of Engineering Associations (UPADI)
• ILO - green construction program and international sustainable procurement initiatives of UNOPS and the EU Environmental Procurement Program

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The objective of this grant is to develop a sustainable solid waste management model for mountainous regions. Rapid urbanization and an influx of tourism and indiscriminate solid waste dumping is adversely affecting the ecosystem. Currently the region lacks waste management practices and adequate infrastructure to handle human induced pollution.  Recent attempts have been made to address the issues such as banning plastics, but the region recognizes a comprehensive plan and strategy is needed to manage waste.  Unique characteristics of the Himalayan Region such as waste generation patters (sudden spurts during tourist season and widely varying composition) and challenging topography and land constraints require a unique set of waste management solutions. This KGGTF funded program builds on multiple World Bank projects and will support the creation of a highly customized solution and strategy for solid waste management.  It will develop an implementation model to be deployed across the Himalayan region.  And further will design and establish hands-on training and capacity building programs for stakeholder agencies and institutions such as the local municipal governments, planning and regulatory agencies and key decision makers to effectively implement the strategy.  

List of Activities

1. Review of Current Practices of Waste Management in the Himalayan / mountainous regions in India, Nepal and Pakistan - Knowledge and understanding among stakeholder on environmental impacts of current solid waste management practices on the local environment
2. Analysis of Options and Development of models for management of solid waste in Himalayan/mountainous regions - Development of sustainable solid waste management model for each of the three regions in India, Nepal and Pakistan 
3. Development of Program for implementation in select / sample cities / regions - Stakeholder buy-in and acceptance for the implementation of ‘an environment friendly sustainable system for Urban Sector using modern green growth technologies for Solid Waste Management in participating countries. 
4. Roll out of capacity building and knowledge exchange programs - Long term capacity developed in participating agencies in the management of solid waste in mountainous regions

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Report on current practices on waste management prepared

Output 2:

• Report on Sustainable solid waste management in mountainous regions prepared 

Output 3:

• Implementation plan for the roll out of solid waste management program developed

Output 4:

• Report on Training and capacity building program 

Outcomes:

• Improved efficiency: Scientific management of municipal solid waste directly contributes to improving environmental quality of cities and its natural resources. This becomes even more important, in sensitive environments such as Himalayan / mountainous regions. The proposed activity hence contributes to efficient use / management of natural resources and minimizing environmental impacts. The proposed activity will also contribute to reducing GHG emissions from municipal solid waste, and associated climate mitigation impacts. Large scale implementation of the model developed through the proposed activity will further contribute to efficient use of natural resources and climate change mitigation.
• Greater resilience:  The proposed activity, primarily contributes to the improvement of mountainous environment and associated climate co-benefits by reducing GHG emissions. This also contributes to enhanced resilience in the face of climate change. The proposed model for the sustainable solid waste management, will avoid impacts on valuable natural resources such as forests, water resources and soil contamination. This further contributes to greater climate resilience and associated economic benefits.
• Increased competitiveness: As highlighted earlier, the proposed activity is expected to contribute to the environmental improvements and the quality of life in the regions of focus. Considering the tourism potential and rich natural resources, these improvements will help the region become more competitive and attractive. In addition to bringing in more tourism revenue, the environmental improvements also contribute to higher economic contribution from mountainous regions to the state revenues.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korea Environment Corporation (KECO)
• Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI)
• Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation (SLC)
• UN Environment Program (UNEP)
• German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)

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The objective of this grant is to provide solutions through policy reform, to Solid Waste Management in the East Asia region. The objective is to draw attention to the effects of inadequate waste management and the impact of solid waste on the environment and health. Inadequate waste management is a growing problem that poses a threat to public health and potential economic growth in Cambodia, Myanmar and the Philippines. Without intervention, it not only endangers the health and livelihoods of growing populations but poses serious danger to the fisheries sector and coastal areas—ultimately, affecting the growing tourism sector.  

KGGTF supports Solid Waste Management sector activities including improving solid waste collection services, community mobilization and awareness creation and incentive based improved waste collection and several activities that address the impact of mismanaged solid waste. Furthermore, this grant responds to the urgency for reform and investment in this sector through large scale information, an education and communication campaign, development of integrated management information system and preparation of solid waste masterplan for Metro Manila. Through solutions funded by KGGTF resources, and cooperation between the World Bank and the Korean Environment Institute & Technology Institute (KEITI), the focus of this program is knowledge sharing, capacity building, sharing of efficient work practices and seeking benefits through regional advocacy.

This grant is linked to Pipeline Lending ($37,000,000).

List of Activities

1. Economic impacts to tourism industry, loss of health and productivity -
2. Solid Waste Management investment identification, planning and regulatory and institutional recommendations, including capacity building and knowledge exchange on good international practice for Solid Waste Investments and Management:
3. Development of Solid Waste Management and Investment Plan plus Capacity Building and knowledge exchange for sector planning, investment prioritization and financing
4. Dissemination and capacity building of all components

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• 1-1. Identification and quantification of economic impacts in case of inaction on SWM
• 1-2. Identification and quantification of loss of health and its economic impacts in case of inaction to improve SWM

Output 2:

• 2.1. Identification and functional design of solid waste sector investments
• 2.2. Investment and operational cost estimates as well as financial cost recovery mechanisms and financial planning including government contribution for sustainable improvement of solid waste management. SWM Strategy and regulatory and institutional recommendations and planning.
• 2.3. Pre-feasibility studies of priority investments in solid waste management, particularly Cambodia 

Output 3:

• Solid Waste Management Sector Development and Investment Plan for all countries

Output 4:

• Knowledge exchange of good international practice, Dissemination of sector recommendations 

Outcomes:

• The objective of the KGGTF engagement will support the three countries to define and prioritize SWM sector development and investments together with the required government policies, legislation and monitoring/enforcement and financing reform. The expected outcomes are:
• (i) improved efficiency, as measures will be identified and designed to promote reuse and recycling as well as smart investments in more advanced SWM and recycling infrastructure. This will be done in combination with measures to optimize solid waste collection and transport which will further improve the efficiency of solid waste management;
• (ii) greater resilience and greening is embedded in the activity design as the functional design for solid waste infrastructure will be based on good international practice which includes taking into account resilience considerations where required and provide for better environmental and health conditions. Furthermore, the improved solid waste infrastructure will reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Better disposal of waste and application of new technologies will reduce Short-lived Climate Pollutants such as Methane which has very high greenhouse effects and will consequently mitigate climate change;
• (iii) increased competitiveness will be achieved specifically in the tourism sector of the respective countries as research has demonstrated that specifically the tourism produce is sensitive to degradation of natural and historic tourism resources due to pollution and solid waste. In addition, the beneficiary cities and regions will -in itself- increase their competitiveness due to improved environmental infrastructure without environmental and health impacts on its population and better health outcomes will benefit the competitiveness of the population directly. In addition, the program is foreseen to lead to improved environmental quality and health outcomes mainly from reducing the illegal dumping of waste and move away from waste dumpsites that do not adequately protect the soil, water and air contamination. It will also strengthen environmental governance through monitoring and reporting mechanisms for the quantity and composition of the waste generation and better monitoring and enforcement of the collection, transport and treatment/disposal as well as citizens engagement for participation on better collection and reduction, reuse and recycling of waste.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korean Environment Institute (KEITI)
• Korean Environment Cooperation (K-ECO)
• Sudokwan Landfill Site Management Corporation
• The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia
• The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Conservation of Myanmar
• Yangon City Development Committee and Mandalay City Development Committee
• The Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Department of Interior and Local Government of the Philippines

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The objective of this grant is to provide solutions through policy reform, to Solid Waste Management in the East Asia region. The objective is to draw attention to the effects of inadequate waste management and the impact of solid waste on the environment and health. Inadequate waste management is a growing problem that poses a threat to public health and potential economic growth in Cambodia, Myanmar and the Philippines. Without intervention, it not only endangers the health and livelihoods of growing populations but poses serious danger to the fisheries sector and coastal areas—ultimately, affecting the growing tourism sector.  

KGGTF supports Solid Waste Management sector activities including improving solid waste collection services, community mobilization and awareness creation and incentive based improved waste collection and several activities that address the impact of mismanaged solid waste. Furthermore, this grant responds to the urgency for reform and investment in this sector through large scale information, an education and communication campaign, development of integrated management information system and preparation of solid waste masterplan for Metro Manila. Through solutions funded by KGGTF resources, and cooperation between the World Bank and the Korean Environment Institute & Technology Institute (KEITI), the focus of this program is knowledge sharing, capacity building, sharing of efficient work practices and seeking benefits through regional advocacy.  

List of Activities

1. Economic impacts to tourism industry, loss of health and productivity -
2. Solid Waste Management investment identification, planning and regulatory and institutional recommendations, including capacity building and knowledge exchange on good international practice for Solid Waste Investments and Management:
3. Development of Solid Waste Management and Investment Plan plus Capacity Building and knowledge exchange for sector planning, investment prioritization and financing
4. Dissemination and capacity building of all components

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• 1-1. Identification and quantification of economic impacts in case of inaction on SWM
• 1-2. Identification and quantification of loss of health and its economic impacts in case of inaction to improve SWM

Output 2:

• 2.1. Identification and functional design of solid waste sector investments
• 2.2. Investment and operational cost estimates as well as financial cost recovery mechanisms and financial planning including government contribution for sustainable improvement of solid waste management. SWM Strategy and regulatory and institutional recommendations and planning.
• 2.3. Pre-feasibility studies of priority investments in solid waste management, particularly Cambodia 

Output 3:

• Solid Waste Management Sector Development and Investment Plan for all countries

Output 4:

• Knowledge exchange of good international practice, Dissemination of sector recommendations 

Outcomes:

• The objective of the KGGTF engagement will support the three countries to define and prioritize SWM sector development and investments together with the required government policies, legislation and monitoring/enforcement and financing reform. The expected outcomes are:
• (i) improved efficiency, as measures will be identified and designed to promote reuse and recycling as well as smart investments in more advanced SWM and recycling infrastructure. This will be done in combination with measures to optimize solid waste collection and transport which will further improve the efficiency of solid waste management;
• (ii) greater resilience and greening is embedded in the activity design as the functional design for solid waste infrastructure will be based on good international practice which includes taking into account resilience considerations where required and provide for better environmental and health conditions. Furthermore, the improved solid waste infrastructure will reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Better disposal of waste and application of new technologies will reduce Short-lived Climate Pollutants such as Methane which has very high greenhouse effects and will consequently mitigate climate change;
• (iii) increased competitiveness will be achieved specifically in the tourism sector of the respective countries as research has demonstrated that specifically the tourism produce is sensitive to degradation of natural and historic tourism resources due to pollution and solid waste. In addition, the beneficiary cities and regions will -in itself- increase their competitiveness due to improved environmental infrastructure without environmental and health impacts on its population and better health outcomes will benefit the competitiveness of the population directly. In addition, the program is foreseen to lead to improved environmental quality and health outcomes mainly from reducing the illegal dumping of waste and move away from waste dumpsites that do not adequately protect the soil, water and air contamination. It will also strengthen environmental governance through monitoring and reporting mechanisms for the quantity and composition of the waste generation and better monitoring and enforcement of the collection, transport and treatment/disposal as well as citizens engagement for participation on better collection and reduction, reuse and recycling of waste.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korean Environment Institute (KEITI)
• Korean Environment Cooperation (K-ECO)
• Sudokwan Landfill Site Management Corporation
• The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia
• The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Conservation of Myanmar
• Yangon City Development Committee and Mandalay City Development Committee
• The Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Department of Interior and Local Government of the Philippines

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Project summary

The objective of this grant is to provide solutions through policy reform, to Solid Waste Management in the East Asia region. The objective is to draw attention to the effects of inadequate waste management and the impact of solid waste on the environment and health. Inadequate waste management is a growing problem that poses a threat to public health and potential economic growth in Cambodia, Myanmar and the Philippines. Without intervention, it not only endangers the health and livelihoods of growing populations but poses serious danger to the fisheries sector and coastal areas—ultimately, affecting the growing tourism sector.  

KGGTF supports Solid Waste Management sector activities including improving solid waste collection services, community mobilization and awareness creation and incentive based improved waste collection and several activities that address the impact of mismanaged solid waste. Furthermore, this grant responds to the urgency for reform and investment in this sector through large scale information, an education and communication campaign, development of integrated management information system and preparation of solid waste masterplan for Metro Manila. Through solutions funded by KGGTF resources, and cooperation between the World Bank and the Korean Environment Institute & Technology Institute (KEITI), the focus of this program is knowledge sharing, capacity building, sharing of efficient work practices and seeking benefits through regional advocacy.  

List of Activities

1. Economic impacts to tourism industry, loss of health and productivity -
2. Solid Waste Management investment identification, planning and regulatory and institutional recommendations, including capacity building and knowledge exchange on good international practice for Solid Waste Investments and Management:
3. Development of Solid Waste Management and Investment Plan plus Capacity Building and knowledge exchange for sector planning, investment prioritization and financing
4. Dissemination and capacity building of all components

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• 1-1. Identification and quantification of economic impacts in case of inaction on SWM
• 1-2. Identification and quantification of loss of health and its economic impacts in case of inaction to improve SWM

Output 2:

• 2.1. Identification and functional design of solid waste sector investments
• 2.2. Investment and operational cost estimates as well as financial cost recovery mechanisms and financial planning including government contribution for sustainable improvement of solid waste management. SWM Strategy and regulatory and institutional recommendations and planning.
• 2.3. Pre-feasibility studies of priority investments in solid waste management, particularly Cambodia 

Output 3:

• Solid Waste Management Sector Development and Investment Plan for all countries

Output 4:

• Knowledge exchange of good international practice, Dissemination of sector recommendations 

Outcomes:

• The objective of the KGGTF engagement will support the three countries to define and prioritize SWM sector development and investments together with the required government policies, legislation and monitoring/enforcement and financing reform. The expected outcomes are:
• (i) improved efficiency, as measures will be identified and designed to promote reuse and recycling as well as smart investments in more advanced SWM and recycling infrastructure. This will be done in combination with measures to optimize solid waste collection and transport which will further improve the efficiency of solid waste management;
• (ii) greater resilience and greening is embedded in the activity design as the functional design for solid waste infrastructure will be based on good international practice which includes taking into account resilience considerations where required and provide for better environmental and health conditions. Furthermore, the improved solid waste infrastructure will reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Better disposal of waste and application of new technologies will reduce Short-lived Climate Pollutants such as Methane which has very high greenhouse effects and will consequently mitigate climate change;
• (iii) increased competitiveness will be achieved specifically in the tourism sector of the respective countries as research has demonstrated that specifically the tourism produce is sensitive to degradation of natural and historic tourism resources due to pollution and solid waste. In addition, the beneficiary cities and regions will -in itself- increase their competitiveness due to improved environmental infrastructure without environmental and health impacts on its population and better health outcomes will benefit the competitiveness of the population directly. In addition, the program is foreseen to lead to improved environmental quality and health outcomes mainly from reducing the illegal dumping of waste and move away from waste dumpsites that do not adequately protect the soil, water and air contamination. It will also strengthen environmental governance through monitoring and reporting mechanisms for the quantity and composition of the waste generation and better monitoring and enforcement of the collection, transport and treatment/disposal as well as citizens engagement for participation on better collection and reduction, reuse and recycling of waste.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korean Environment Institute (KEITI)
• Korean Environment Cooperation (K-ECO)
• Sudokwan Landfill Site Management Corporation
• The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia
• The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Conservation of Myanmar
• Yangon City Development Committee and Mandalay City Development Committee
• The Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Department of Interior and Local Government of the Philippines

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The objective of this grant is to provide activities, increase investment in priority areas, and identify policy reforms that will benefit coastal resilience in Tunisia. The rise in sea level and increasing coastal storm surges has contributed to the degradation of coastal areas in Tunisia. The continuous increasing of coastal erosion is predicted to intensify the strain on coastal areas, thus requiring coastal management. This KGGTF grant will support activities that address priority concerns in the coastal areas of Tunisia, including innovation in coastal modeling. This action will further support sustainable financing as the preferred approach. Ultimately, this will enhance and strengthen the national capacity to integrate climate resilience into development planning, as well as scale and leverage climate resilience investments, whilst supporting ongoing initiatives.  

List of Activities

1. Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment - Establish the biophysical evidence base of hazards and associated risk profiles
2. Coastal Resilience Investment Plans - Provide decision-makers with an investment plan for boosting resilience
3. Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration - Inform decision-makers on tried-and-tested coastal resilience solutions from other countries in the region and Korea 

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Identification of climate adaptation options, climate proofing of coastal infrastructure, policy-based national adaptation planning, eco-systems based adaptation 
• Identification of investment priorities not only for the public sector, but also with a view to attract and involve the private sector either through direct investment or public-private partnerships

Output 2:

• Increased investment readiness with the identification of the priority needs and sectors of intervention of relevance to coastal resilience management and development in selected hotspots, with an emphasis on the most climate-sensitive sectors

Output 3:

• Regional & Korea-South consultation and dissemination events 

Outcomes:

The expected outcome of the Project will be to help build the capacity of institutions in Tunisia and to conduct analytical work on a range of issues related to coastal areas. Moreover, the preparation of a selected number of investment plans in priority hotspots (as identified by the NDC and National Vulnerability Maps) will help both countries to demonstrate approaches for integration of climate risk and resilience into development policies and planning, strengthen capacities at the national level to integrate climate resilience into development planning; help scale-up and leverage climate resilient investment, building on other ongoing initiatives; and enable learning-by-doing and sharing of lessons at country, regional and global levels. The proposed grant proposal has been designed to feed into a multi-phase, multi-year technical assistance and investment program aiming at fostering an integrated approach to coastal zone management in Tunisia, foreseen to be financed by the World Bank and other development partners. 

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korean Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST)
• Global Environment Facility (GEF)
• ​​​​​​​Green Climate Fund (GCF)

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The objective of this grant is to promote green growth policies and practices in Pakistan’s Punjab province that will address growing pollution and waste by catalyzing green investments through technical assistance and dissemination of international best practices, including from Korea. The Punjab province of Pakistan is facing mounting pollution and waste issues as a result of rapid industrialization and urbanization. This has resulted in rising environmental, social, and economic costs. According to Yale’s 2018 Environmental Performance Index, Pakistan ranks 177 out of 180 countries in terms of environmental health, including aspects such as air quality, water and sanitation deficiencies, and exposure to heavy metals. To address these issues, this World Bank KGGTF grant will provide resources in support of several key activities as part of a board multi-sectoral program in agreement with the Government of Punjab. Activities include developing a framework for green industrial estates, improving planning for integrated solid waste management, facilitating access to finance for SME investments in resource efficiency and cleaner production, and assessing the scope for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for green infrastructure. The grant will also support a green technology expo to promote knowledge and technology exchanges between Punjab and other provinces of Pakistan with Korea and other countries. Activities under this grant will make a critical contribution to support the Government of Punjab towards policies, regulations and incentives that will lead to greener investments and a more sustainable future. The program hopes to streamline long-term green growth into project design, to ensure that green investments are more resilient to potential future conditions. 

This grant is linked to Lending ($200,000,000)

List of Activities

1. Integrated Solid Waste Management - Sound policy framework in place for ISWM in Punjab, Priority investments identified 
2. Sustainable Industrial Estates - Strategy/policy in place for the greening of industrial estates
3. Green Financing - Opportunities, constraints and reforms for green PPPs identified, Scheme for green SME financing developed and bank capacity built 
4. Knowledge sharing and learning - Exchanges with Korea organized, Exchanges with other provinces in Pakistan and Afghanistan

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Initial ISWM diagnostic report
• ISWM strategy / investment plan
• Training for relevant institutions

Output 2:

• Review of current IE policy/regulatory
• Updated policy/regulatory framework for sustainable industrial estates
• Training for public and private stakeholders

Output 3:

• Green PPPs and commercial financing diagnostic reports 
• Green PPP strategy and policy/incentive scheme for green commercial financing
• Capacity building for banks

Output 4:

• Exchanges with Korea organized 
• Exchanges with other provinces in Pakistan and Afghanistan 

Outcomes:

• Improved efficiency: Proposed activities will foster increased green investments in Punjab that will notably: (i) improve the efficiency of waste management systems by adopting an integrated approach including reducing, recycling and composting waste to reduce the amount disposed of in landfills of incinerated; (ii) improve the production efficiency of firms introducing RECP technologies; and (iii) improve the efficiency of industrial estates by identifying opportunities for shared infrastructure (waste, wastewater) and symbiosis between industries within estates. Given the economic cost of pollution noted above, measures to reduce it will also contribute to broader economic efficiency. 
• Greater resilience: Pakistan and Punjab are highly prone to flooding and vulnerable to water scarcity, which are expected to intensify with climate change. The green investments promoted under the program will contribute to reducing water use and pollution (RECP, green IEs) and reduce the amount of solid waste that can block drainage gullies (ISWM), which should all strengthen resilience. 
• Increased competitiveness: The Program’s focus on improving the resource efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint of industries is expected to increase their productivity. For export-oriented industries such as leather, this can also improve their capacity to comply with environmental and social standards set by global buyers. All this would contribute to enhance and more sustainable competitiveness in Punjab. 

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI)
• Korean National Cleaner Production Center (KNCPC)
• Korean Energy Agency (KEA)
• United Nation Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

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The objective of this grant is to generate and disseminate knowledge that informs the development and implementation of green growth transition policies, and to help with building natural and human capital resulting from better management of pollution. The annual cost of certain types of pollution in Lao PDR was estimated by the World Bank at 14.6% of GDP in 2017, up from 12.8% in 2015.  Environmental health risk factors resulted in approximately 11,000 deaths in Lao PDR in 2017, which is equivalent to 22.7% of all deaths.  Facing those problems, Lao PDR has been shifting its development trajectory to a green growth path. In February 2019 the Government of Lao (GOL) undertook consecutive, relevant efforts and approved a National Green Growth Strategy 2030 that prioritizes policy and investment action on renewable natural resources, pollution and waste management, environmental fiscal instruments, and nature-based tourism that can drive the circular economy.  However, gaps remain in the analytical underpinnings and advisory services provided to the GOL to implement this ambitious reform agenda. This KGGTF funded activity will support the World Bank’s continuing efforts on policy dialog and technical support to help Lao PDR sustain the good reform momentum. Priority areas are centered on supporting Lao PDR to operationalize its stated green growth policy and investment priorities to drive the circular economy.  Examples include technologies, tools, practices, policies, and assessments related to air, water and chemical pollution, environmental fiscal instruments, solid waste and recycling technologies and policies, as well as resilient infrastructure technologies.  

List of Activities

1. Assessment of waste management priorities and investment opportunities and requirements
2. Support development of GOL’s National Air Quality Management Roadmap
3. Policy development support: environmental fiscal instruments
4. Assessment of innovative information and communication (ICT) and other technologies for air, water and chemical pollution monitoring and policy enforcement
5. Microeconomic assessment to change waste and land burning behavior
6. Green tourism development for the circular economy
7. Strategic communication and dissemination
8. Support to the National Green Growth (GG) Policy Platform
9. Client training and capacity development

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Pre-feasibility study of KM32 landfill in Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang (KEITI implements and co-financing)
• Pre-feasibility study of additional sites (as funding allows)
• National diagnostic to prioritize investment and policy interventions

Output 2:

• Action Plan including costed actions, supported by relevant analytics and advisory services.

(Note: parallel LENS2 IPF resources at MONRE can be used by client to purchase some equipment)

Output 3:

• Regulatory procedures for operationalizing (i) wastewater discharge fees, fines and service charges, (ii) environmental tax, and (iii) other fiscal instruments requested by the GoL (i.e., incentive for vehicle/motor fleet replacement with electrics).
• Assessment of distributional effects of environmental fiscal instruments and mitigation strategies.

Output 4:

• Assessment of locally relevant ICT options and other potential technology solutions (i.e. permeable roads made from recycled plastic waste -- one new example of a Korean technology that may find interest in Lao PDR) that can enhance institutional capacity to regulate pollution and build resilience.
• Assessment of other technology options relevant for the objectives of the National GG Strategy of Lao PDR
• Explore opportunities for private sector participation to provide technology innovations 
• This work will leverage green growth experience residing in the Republic of Korea, with whom a partnership with the Bank has been established, and more recently a specific MOU between the ENR GP and the Korea Institute for Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI).

Output 5:

• Microeconomic analysis to identify options to change damaging behavior that has contributed to massive air pollution problems nationwide
• Recommended actions identified to support behavior change 
• Development of a dedicated activity on communication, outreach, and behavior change for insertion into investment operations and policy development

Output 6:

• Assessment of options for concession management reform in Lao’s new national parks, national protected areas, and landscapes to drive investment, job creation and economic multiplier effects.
• Nature-based tourism is a high priority in the new Lao National GG Strategy
• Assessment of priority pollution watch sites (PPWS) overlaid against priority tourism sites, to reduce the negative impact of tourism (such as the Song River / Vang Vieng), and to maintain attractions and assets for tourism and local use.

Output 7:

• Communication products and outreach to apply the knowledge generated from this KGGTF support, prior KGGTF support, and related partner and WB project support to achieve the objectives of the country’s National GG Strategy and WB investment operations.
• Diverse products developed for diverse audiences in diverse languages: short films, brochures, radio programs, social media campaigns, etc.

Output 8:

• TA for policy development and/or implementation under GGDPO series: pesticides, lead; Environmental and Social Impact Assessment; Strategic Environmental Assessment; protected areas and nature tourism, timber legality and certification; water resources regulations; climate resilient infrastructure, and natural solutions to climate risks such as flooding.
• National GG Strategy implementation support: monitoring, evaluations, financing, green budget tagging 
• Advisory services to Lao PDR’s the National GG Promotion Center

Output 9:

• Trainings and exposure visits for the client on the topics above in this proposal that are part of the National GG Strategy and policy program. Specific topics would include among others: integrated landscape management, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment, environmental fiscal instruments, innovative environmental technologies, restoration experience, etc. 

Outcomes:

1. Improved efficiency:   

• A combination of policies, technologies and investments are needed to reduce pollution, GHG emissions, and waste  
• Recycling technologies, investments, and enabling policies can boost efficiency and human health while generating jobs and economic growth from private sector participation 
• Environmental fiscal instruments can generate needed government revenue while incentivizing environmental policy compliance (example: wastewater discharge fees, environmental tax) 
• Micro-economic analysis to change waste and land burning behavior  

2. Greater resilience:   

• A focus is on developing GGDPO3 and support for the country’s green growth policy platform. This includes supporting implementation of Strategic Environmental Assessment on key themes and sectors. One is the National GG Strategy, and doing so will help balance competing objectives regarding the (i) use of water resources for power, tourism, and irrigation, and (ii) the use of forests for timber, biodiversity conservation, tourism, infrastructure protection, and flood risk reduction. 
• Support implementation of new policies and standards on water and air pollution and resilient roads 

3. Increased competitiveness:  

• Lao PDR’s National GG Strategy shares the Korean vision of GG. 
• Job creation and economic growth through nature-based and clean tourism activities, and waste management  
• Build human capital by reducing pollution, which is critical for the long-term prospects of Lao PDR’s economy 
• Green lifestyle and consumption increasingly gain public interest and help drive the circular economy

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korea Environmental Industry and technology Institute (KEITI)
• European Commission, European Union

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The objective of this grant is to facilitate actions on the circular economy to achieve green growth in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. The proposed activity will support the development of Circular Economy Action Plans and green finance concepts in selected sectors in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in relation to regulatory reforms and institutionalization, stakeholder involvement, and frameworks for monitoring progress. This activity will also support necessary analytical work on the circular economy, providing practical guidance tools for World Bank staff and partner countries, introducing circular economy principles in policy and investment, as well as supporting policy dialogue and knowledge transfer. Moving from a linear to a circular economy is an irreversible, global mega trend towards green growth (GG), and is closely tied with key priorities in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, including jobs, green finance, climate and energy, the social agenda and industrial innovation, as well as global efforts aimed at sustainable development. The circular economy will also boost both countries’ competitiveness by protecting businesses against the scarcity of resources and volatile prices, helping to create new opportunities and innovative, more efficient ways of producing and consuming goods. It will create local jobs at all skills levels and introduce opportunities for social integration and cohesion. This KGGTF funded activity, with technical support from Korean institutions and other co-financing, will also advance the transfer of knowledge to other selected countries at the global level.

List of Activities

1. Knowledge Exchange to promote circular economy for green growth
2. Development of sectoral circular economy action plan and technical analysis for applying circular economy principles
3. Development of green finance instruments for delivering circular and green projects in UZ and KZ for green growth - Review of potential finance instruments and/or design of the green finance instruments (green bonds or greed funds)
4. Building the evidence-based and implementation tools for resource circularity to develop the still limited evidence basis on the scope to leverage the CE for green growth in low- and middle-income countries

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1:

• Organizing international visits, stakeholder workshops/conferences and training to increase technical and operational knowledge on waste/pollution/contaminated land prevention and management in circular economy
• Organizing experience sharing and collaboration stimulation activities among UZ, KZ and other select countries
• Preparing sector Circular Economy Action Plans

Output 2:

• Identifying disruptive technologies for waste prevention and industrial symbiosis in select sectors, 
• Providing technical training and identifying opportunities for MFD by leveraging private partnerships   
• Preparing feasibility studies on applying circular economy principles for waste prevention and management in select cities and on sustainable and risk-based contaminated land management at select sites in the two countries
• Preparing feasibility studies for increased sector participation in EPR operation, including improvement of legislative framework for enhanced EPR operation 
• Establishing EPR collaboration between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Output 3:

• Assessing green finance options in Uzbekistan
• Preparing a concept for establishing the green finance instruments (green bonds or greed funds) for delivering circular economy solutions in Kazakhstan

Output 4:

• Completion of (i) evidence-based analytical work on the potential for CE to foster GG in developing countries, (ii) concrete guidance tools on CE operationalization to Bank staff and client countries policymakers. 

Outcomes:

1. Improved efficiency:  In circular economy, products are designed for durability, reuse and recyclability, and produced by feedstocks recovered from old products. This system aims at maximizing the value of raw materials/resource efficiency, product and services as much as possible through reuse, remanufacturing, recycling and recovery of energy while minimizing waste generation in manufacturing process and at the end-of-life stage. 

• Waste prevention through improved resource productivity/eco-design will influence consumer and industrial behaviors to reduce excessive material consumption, therefore reducing municipal solid waste, encouraging resource-efficient consumption and creating resource circulation culture.  
• Waste management such as recycling, compositing and waste to energy will also contribute to overall resource efficiency.    

2. Greater resilience:  Promote increased resilience through implementing circular economy principles focusing on waste/pollution prevention, reuse and recycling to make cities more resilient against risks arising from past development mistakes and a changing climate. This ranges from the beginning on smart product design and production processes having an impact on sourcing, resource use and waste generation throughout a product's life to waste management infrastructure design that is well adapted to a variety of futures, protection against extreme weather events, integrated water resources management and mechanisms to avoid disruptions of urban and transport services in cases of natural disasters. 

3. Increased competitiveness: Underpinning the Korean vision of GG is the notion that a focus on green sustainability need not come at the expense of growth and that greening can also be a source of increased competitiveness.  This is particularly true for production where industrial symbiosis allows waste or by-products of one industry to become inputs for another and substantial synergies exist between environment, resource efficiency and growth objectives. There is much to learn from South Korea. The two countries will enormously benefit from the advantages made by South Korea and experience learned will be distributed to other Central Asia countries.

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korea Environmental Industry Technology Institute (KEITI) 
• Korea Engineering Consultants Corporation (KECC) and other Korea agencies 
• DFI-EDCF/KEXIM  
• Korea private partners 
• Global Environmental Facility (GEF) 
• European Union (EU)

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Forest ecosystems in Uzbekistan, covering 8.6% of the country’s land area (3.68 million ha), play a leading role in sustaining the well-being of rural communities. The forests also provide critical habitats for biodiversity and other essential environmental benefits such as soil protection, water regulation, and carbon sequestration. However, unfavorable natural conditions and increasing human pressures have led to vast forest degradation and loss of vegetation cover, at a scale that is unable to be accurately determined due to insufficient data. Against this backdrop, the project aims to inform the preparation and implementation of the IDA-financed Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project in the poor and degraded regions of Karakalpakstan, Sirdaryo, Ferghana, and Surkhondaryo. It intends to introduce a technology component in forest restoration that is currently missing in the design, in which the disruptive forest ICT will inform strategy setting and planning in the sector for the benefit of rural communities and the country’s green economy. This project is well in line with the Government of Uzbekistan’s commitment to forest and landscape restoration, as well as to the use of data-based sector management and innovative technologies to support restoration programs.   

List of Activities

• Building a solid information basis of the status of forests and woodlands in the country to inform a national strategic plan for forest development  

• Restoring forest landscape through restoration/afforestation and multiple-use forest management 

• Enabling economic management of forest landscapes through diversified activities, including ecotourism 

Outputs and Outcomes

Output 1

• A design of a National Forest Inventory for Uzbekistan
• Indicator: A design of a state-of-the-art National Forest Inventory, recommending features, software, implementation structures, and costs, developed, addressing stakeholders’ comments

Output 2

• A Forest Ecotourism Development Plan
• Indicator: A National Forest Ecotourism Development Plan with focus on ICT developed, addressing stakeholders’ comments, and offering specific solutions for the four targeted regions

Output 3

• An analysis of disruptive technologies for agroforestry plantations
• Indicator: An analysis of disruptive agroforestry plantation technologies for forest restoration available

Outcomes    

In the three priority areas of i) Technologies for Forest Management, ii) Technologies for Forest Ecotourism, and iii) Technologies for Restoration through Agroforestry, this project resulted in improved efficiency, greater resilience, and increased competitiveness. More specifically, the grant activities provided an opportunity for the Government of Uzbekistan to design its National Forest Inventory with recommendations in features, software, and implementation structures; to develop a National Forest Ecotourism Development Plan with focus on ICT; and to analyze disruptive technologies for agroforestry plantations and forest restoration. With improved restoration and sustainable management, Uzbekistan will be able to increase its rural communities’ resilience and reduce vulnerability of social systems and ecosystems against the impacts of climate change.  

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others

• Korea Forest Service (KFS), who provided ample advice on the design of a National Forest Inventory and data collection, processing, and dissemination technologies; on agroforestry technologies for restoration as input to the agroforestry plantation technology analysis; and on recreational forest technologies as input to the Forest Ecotourism Development Plan.
• Central Asia+ RESILAND Program's projects with co-financing of US$ 13 million from PROGREEN TF, including US$5 million to develop a regional Central Asia platform. This regional platform will facilitate cooperation and knowledge cataloguing/exchange between Central Asia countries for the effectiveness of the green growth agenda in the region, while also disseminating findings and recommendations of the KGGTF-funded reports with regional stakeholders to replicate and scale-up the knowledge in additional countries. 

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