Conceptual Design and Operationalization of WasteNet, Bangladesh
Client: WSP-South Asia Dhaka, Bangladesh Description of work: Responsible for identification of stakeholders working in the field of solid waste management. Prepared newsletter and leaflets organized training programs as well as disseminated information on waste management to the WasteNet members. Location: Bangladesh Period: May 2001- February 2002 No. of person-months provided by […]
Develop a comprehensive Gender Strategy and Action Plan for Bangladesh
Client: Royal Netherlands Embassy, Dhaka. Description of work: Liaison with LGED and other key stakeholders Provided data related to rural and urban infrastructure and water resources development and identified areas for involvement of women in these infrastructure developments. Co-facilitated for national workshop and some local workshops Contributed to all consultancy outputs (gender strategy and action […]
Assessing the Feasibility of Composting of Poultry Manure
Client: CIDA, Canada Description of work: Carried out research trials to determine best practices for composting of poultry manure Analyzed the final nutrient value of poultry compost Determined market potential of poultry compost Recommended appropriate method for composting of poultry manure. Location: Bangladesh No. of person-months provided by Waste Concern: 4 man-months […]
Rural Waste Recycling and Industrial Pollution Mitigation under Eco-villages Ecological Village Development Component of Tangail Infrastructure Development Project (TIDP) Phase-III
Client: GITEC CONSULTANT, Germany Description of work: Evaluated existing database of five ecological villages with regard to waste and industrial pollution related issues Analyzed and classified different types of waste produced in their villages and the ways of disposal Carried surveys in five villages to identify current waste generation Identified ways and means to reduce […]
Pilot Projects on Solid Waste Management of Environmental Sanitation, Hygiene and Water Supply in Urban Slums and Fringes
Client: UNICEF Dhaka, Bangladesh Description of work: Baseline survey and research on waste generation rates in 14 municipalities ; Development of training manual on community mobilization on solid waste management; Training of local NGOs and municipal staff on proper disposal of waste, recycling and involvement informal sector on waste management; Supervising and providing on-job training […]
Adaptation of Model for Decentralized Solid Waste Management and Composting for Qui Nhon City, Vietnam, Matale City, Sri Lanka
Client UN-ESCAP Description of work: The assignment set out to adapt and implement the ‘Waste Concern Model’ for decentralized solid waste management and composting. Activities performed: Responsible for assisting in adapting the ‘Waste Concern Model’ for decentralized solid waste management and composting to fit the context of Qui Nhon City and […]
Promoting Sustainable & Efficient Waste Recycling Project
Client Swisscontact-Katalyst Description of work: The project was aimed at promotion of sustainable and efficient waste recycling systems in Bangladesh, particularly plastic wastes. Activities performed: Responsible for promotion of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) amongst the plastic industries. Supported awareness campaign for source separation of plastic. Management of pilot intervention for collection […]
Inventory of Hazardous Waste in Bangladesh
Client ADB/DOE Description of work: Preparation of an inventory of Hazardous Waste in Bangladesh. Activities performed: i) Updated the inventory of hazardous wastes, as a basis to formulate the hazardous wastes management regulation; ii) Reviewed the present studies on hospital wastes and lead batteries, as well as POPs iii) Identified key […]
Development of an Interactive User’s Manual on Community-Based Solid Waste Management
Client UNESCAP Description of work: Preparation of an interactive user’s manual on community-based solid waste management as well as a research paper on carbon trading and financing options for SWM. Activities performed: Prepared an interactive user’s manual on community-based solid waste management approach of Waste Concern. Prepared a research paper on […]
Capacity Building Training for the elected Municipal Officials of Punjab Province of Pakistan at Lahore on Solid Waste Management with Emphasis on Recycling and Composting.
Client: UNESCAP Bangkok, Thailand Description of work: Preparation of training material on waste management and delivery of lectures on the subject. Location: Pakistan No. of person-months provided by Waste Concern: 1 man-months Period: October 2002- December 2002
