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JSTI|EPTISA provides support to the integrated waste management programme in the Province of Jujuy in Argentina
2019-09-20
EPTISA has recently been awarded the project to support the Integrated Solid Waste Management Programme (ISWMP) in the Province of Jujuy, Argentina, financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Its main objective is to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the province of Jujuy and address issues related to climate change through proper management of solid waste.

The implementation and operation of the ISWMP shall contribute to phase out the dumping of untreated waste and reducing the final disposal by recovering both energy and material. The ISWMP will also contribute to ensure that targeted municipalities develop and implement specific integrated waste management systems in their jurisdictions through policy strategies, the creation of employment related to waste treatment, the optimization of waste collection/transport and adequate disposal practices.
During four years EPTISA, in consortium, will support and enhance the Promoters’ capacity to implement the project in accordance with relevant national and international standards and to meet EIB financing requirements. In addition, it will contribute to the enhancement of local capacity in implementing and managing solid waste programmes and projects.
The Programme, which is organised in two phases, has the following main components: