In cooperation with the Hewlett-Packard Corporation and Empa (Swiss research institute for material science and technology) the Global Digital Solidarity Fund (DSF) is launching a project on electric and electronical waste management improvement within 5 African countries.

This program will provide answers to e-waste management within the context of each country. First, by assessing the current conditions for electronic recycling in communities in Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia, and second, by testing methods and practices that will help make recycling of electronic equipment safer. The project also aims to explore how additional local jobs can be created in this sector.
 
The program aims to help develop a blueprint for a sustainable e-waste management system in African countries, in collaboration with existing local recycling projects. It is intended to gain insight into e-waste recycling operations in Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia and to carry out one replicable pilot project for the processing of e-waste in South Africa.

The outcome of this programme will be concrete proposals designed to:

• Protect the people of Africa and their environment from the damaging effects of e-waste;
• Make the e-waste processing sector more viable by creating jobs and seeking to improve working conditions in this sector.

By sharing knowledge between countries and learning from other continents, new usage and potential markets for recycling products can be explored.

For more information on DSF E-waste programme:

Tel. : +41 22 979 32 50   
Fax : +41 22 979 32 51  
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