USAID Clean Cities, Blue Ocean: Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries (January 2023)

The report focuses on the waste management challenges faced by Pacific Island countries, including the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. It highlights the alarming rates of waste generation, inadequate waste collection, and the impact of waste on public and environmental health, as well as climate change. The report also outlines the CCBO program's approach to addressing these challenges through localized solutions, technical assistance, and partnerships with local governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.