During the study tour, technical representatives had the opportunity to discuss with e-waste subject matter experts from ITU, other UN and multilateral organizations, and public and private actors about engaging tech producers in e-waste policymaking process and the impact of the extended producer responsibility principle in tackling the e-waste challenge. Under the project, ITU and the Government of Colombia provide a platform for best practices and lesson-sharing for participating ITU Member States to grow their knowledge and to increase their experience in developing and implementing e-waste regulations.
The study tour's programme included three days of technical knowledge exchange, two site visits, and an official high-level launch event of the project. The participation and active engagement from Colombia’s Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible, Computadores para Educar, and Asociación Nacional de Empresarios contributed to the success of the study tour.
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