Narrative Description of the Project:
This assignment was undertaken by Technical Assistance on Integrated Solid Waste Management Improvement Project, Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development funded by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This project aims to improve solid waste management services in selected municipalities in Bangladesh. 30 staffs from Dinajpur, Chandpur, Naogaon, Noakhali, Netrokona & Joypurhat Pourashava received training under this assignment during May 2023 to June 2023 at LGED HQ, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The main objective of the assignment was to raise awareness about SWM Rules 2021 and Medical Waste Management Rules 2008; strengthen the Conservancy section of the pourashava; improve the cost-effectiveness of urban waste service by optimizing waste collection and transportation; improve the operation of environmental protection and effective use of existing and future disposal sites for Pourashava Staffs.
Key Activities:
- Inception meeting with LGED officials and submitted inception report
- Conducted Training Needs Assessment (TNA)
- Developed training materials for participants
- Conducted training pre-based assessment
- Conducted training on solid waste management
- Conducted training post assessment
- Logistic support (training venue,food,materials etc) and management
- Submitted training completion report to the project