Working paper : towards a strategy and action plan for helping developing countries to manage urban and industrial pollution

This report lays the foundation for an A.I.D. strategy and action plan by suggesting priority areas for pollution management and A.I.D. responses. Priority areas are identified as: (1) water quality; (2) industrial planning, management, and operation; (3) safe pesticide management and disposal; and (4) air quality. It is recommended that A.I.D. focus its response on the following interventions: (1) development of effective policies and institutions to promote sound pollution management, (2) private sector development, (3) public education to motivate social change and political action, and (4) modification of A.I.D. operations to strengthen coordination with other donors, improve the effectiveness of pollution activities, and establish an A.I.D. pollution management unit.