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Work item:
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Suppl._EWQ
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Subject/title:
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Supplement on Assessment of quantity of E-waste in developing countries
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Status:
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Discontinued [Issued from previous study period]
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Approval process:
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Agreement
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Type of work item:
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Supplement
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Version:
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New
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Timing:
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Liaison:
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ITU-D Study Group 2 /Q8
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Supporting members:
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Summary:
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It is a hard fact that with the voluminous increase in use of ICT devices to bridge the digital divide, there is also an alarming growth of e-waste worldwide. Around 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are generated worldwide every year and estimated to be the fastest-growing type of waste.
The data for information on e-waste is an estimation and there is a problem in finding information on imports of e-waste. Used EEE from developing countries are exported through an act of "environmental injustice" to the developing nations. So there is a definite need to assess the exact quantification of e-waste generated, imported and recycled in the developing nations.
The need for proper data for information on e-waste is extremely important to start corrective actions. So, formulation of method is of priority. The solution for handling e-waste in an environment friendly manner, first requires to assess the actual volume of e-waste. Once the actual quantum is known, implementation strategies of Resolution 79 (WTSA-12) will be practical and achievable, considering the requirement of infrastructure availability and competence.
Assessment of quantity of e-waste will reflect towards formation of standard infrastructure and human resource development including training and skill development of the informal sector.
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Comment:
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First registration in the WP:
2015-01-09 08:59:40
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Last update:
2017-06-05 14:07:36
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