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Management of waste electrical and electronic equipment in
Latin America: Current situation and outlook

Figure 6: Main achievements of Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru related to links with
Academia

Source: PREAL Project Report, 2024.

2�2 Training for public officials and managers

Public officials responsible for monitoring and follow-up
must have the necessary skills for, and knowledge about,
WEEE management. This includes understanding the
health and environmental risks posed by the inappropriate
handling of WEEE, as well as knowledge of the technical
aspects of EEE and WEEE, and applicable national and
international regulations. Similarly, operational staff at
management companies must be trained in handling,
dismantling, recovering and recycling WEEE, as well as in
managing its hazardous components and fractions. This
training reduces exposure to occupational hazards and
optimizes waste management.

In this context, most participating countries implemented training programmes for public officials
from governing bodies and operational staff from WEEE management entities. The activities
focused on amendments and updates to national regulations and other related documents.
Training was also provided to key stakeholders from other sectors, including officials from the
Ministry of Education and university representatives. Figure 7 illustrates the training provided

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