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Regional E-waste Monitor for the Western Balkans
| Project No | 2RER21029 | |
| Title | Regional E-waste Monitor for the Western Balkans | |
| Description |
E-waste constitutes one of the fastest growing streams of physical waste in today’s global environment and athreat to sustainable development. Data and comparable overviews on e-waste are essential in all stages ofthe policy cycle, to evaluate developments over time, to elaborate national and international policies and tolimit e-waste generation, to prevent illegal dumping, to promote recycling, and to create jobs in the recyclingsectors. However, only a very limited number of countries collect internationally comparable e-waste statistics andcomparable overviews on e-waste management at the regional and national level. Within the framework ofthe Global E-waste Statistics Partnership, this project aims to make an assessment of e-waste statistics, e-waste management practices and the e-waste legislation landscape in the beneficiary countries to producethe Regional E-waste Monitor report for the Western Balkans. The project will be jointly implemented by UNEP Europe Office, UNEP Vienna Office and ITU, in close cooperation with UNITAR-SCYCLE1 and with the respective governments and statistical offices of the participating countries. |
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| Area of Action |
Least Developed Countries & SIDS ICT Statistics & Indicators |
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| Status | Implemented | |
| Time Frame | From 8/11/2021 To 31/12/2023 | |
| Beneficiary Countries | Albania (Republic of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia (Republic of), Montenegro, Serbia (Republic of ) | |
| Implementing Agency | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) | |
| Cooperation Agency | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Europe Office and Vienna Office | |
| Financial Scale (CHF) | 100'000 - 500'000 | |
| Achievements |
The project strengthened evidence-based policymaking on e-waste management in the Western Balkans by producing the first regional assessment of e-waste statistics, management practices and legislative frameworks across participating countries. Implemented in cooperation with international and national partners, the project improved the availability of reliable and internationally comparable data needed to support sustainable digitalization and environmental management. The project successfully developed nationally and regionally comparable e-waste datasets and country profiles covering five Western Balkan countries. Using internationally recognized methodologies aligned with the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development and Sustainable Development Goal monitoring frameworks, the project enhanced the quality and consistency of e-waste statistics across the region. Capacity-building activities strengthened the knowledge and skills of government officials, national statistical offices and other stakeholders involved in e-waste management and data collection. Training sessions improved understanding of e-waste statistics, reporting methodologies and the use of evidence to support policy development and environmental planning. The project also supported reviews of e-waste legislation, management systems and institutional arrangements through research, consultations and validation processes involving national focal points. These activities provided countries with improved information for assessing current practices and identifying opportunities for strengthening regulatory frameworks and management systems. The project culminated in the publication and launch of the Regional E-Waste Monitor for the Western Balkans, creating a valuable resource for governments, international organizations and stakeholders. The monitor established a stronger regional evidence base for sustainable e-waste management, increased awareness of environmental challenges and supported future policy and investment decisions in the circular economy sector. |
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