Clean Cities, Blue Ocean: Waste Management in the Dominican Republic

It highlights the environmental and health concerns caused by over 350 informal and open dumpsites generate approximately 7,000 tons of waste daily. The document outlines the objectives of the USAID's Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, which aims to promote sustainable waste management, strengthen local markets for recycled products, and facilitate public-private partnerships. The program focuses on the Samaná Peninsula, where waste management challenges are particularly severe, and outlines its approach, including supporting informal waste collectors, advancing women's economic empowerment.