Building Local Government Capacity for Improved Solid Waste Management Systems

It highlights the importance of local governments in preventing plastic waste from entering the ocean and presents a tool called the Solid Waste Capacity Index for Local Governments (SCIL) developed by USAID's Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program. The SCIL is a self-assessment tool that helps local governments identify areas of improvement in their solid waste management systems and develop a roadmap for capacity building. The document presents examples of how the SCIL has been used in various cities around the world, including in the Philippines, Peru, and Vietnam, and highlights the benefits of using the tool, including building trust and accountability, enhancing solid waste management planning, and increasing understanding of the complexities of building circular economies.