Maldives Clean Cities, Blue Ocean: Waste Management Challenges and USAID's CCBO Program

The document highlights the country's struggles with waste generation, plastic pollution, and marine debris, and introduces the USAID's Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) program as a solution to address these challenges. The CCBO program aims to promote sustainable waste management practices, reduce plastic pollution, and enhance the livelihoods of informal waste collectors, particularly women. The document outlines the program's objectives, approach, and activities, including piloting solutions in Malé, the capital city, and providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to local partners.