AFD Regional initiative for solid waste management in the Pacific region, feasibility study (phase II, component 2) : final completion report - feasibility study

Abstract

The following report contains the results of the scoping studies for three subregional activities investigated under the AFD Regional Initiative for Solid Waste Management in the Pacific Region, Feasibility Study (Component 2, Phase II). The scoping studies included: a school chemicals and disused pesticides/POPs activity in Melanesia; a scrap metal activity in Micronesia; and an oil reuse activity in Polynesia and Melanesia. Each scoping study includes a detailed activity design, cost estimate and proposed methodology and schedule for implementation. The estimated cost of the school chemicals and disused pesticides/POPs activity is AUD532,530 (EUR278,988), over an implementation period of 12 months. The estimated cost of the waste oil reuse activity is AUD794,200 (EUR416,075) over an implementation period of 24 months. The estimated cost of the scrap metal recycling activity is AUD1,397,200 (EUR731,982) over 36 months.