Validation Workshop for Regulations on Electrical and Electronic Products and Producer Compliance in Kigali, Rwanda, 25 March 2025
| Validation Workshop for Regulations on Electrical and Electronic Products and Producer Compliance 25 March 2025
Kigali, Rwanda
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Background:
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| This validation workshop is a crucial event aimed at reviewing and validating the proposed technical regulations linked to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for Rwanda. A series of projects, initiated in 2019, focused on the development and implementation of post-consumer management of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in Rwanda. Despite having an e-waste regulatory framework in place, practical implementation has been challenging, with low e-waste collection and recycling rates in Rwanda. To address these issues, the Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and Innovation (Min ICT), has sought technical assistance from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to design and implement an effective EPR system. The proposed technical regulations under the custody of the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). which will be discussed and validated during the meeting, aim to provide a comprehensive framework for the registration of EEE producers in Rwanda. These regulations will ensure compliance with safety and energy efficiency of EEE but notably also the capture of producer information through their registration to the EPR system. This will thereby close the gap of freeriding (non-compliant) companies. This activity is sponsored by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Garam BelCircular Economy Coordinator
Garam.bel@itu.int Regional Contact:
Anne Rita Ssemboga
Programme Officer
Anne.rita.ssemboga@itu.int
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Objectives:
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The primary objectives of the RICA technical regulation validation meeting are:- To provide an overview and rationale of the proposed technical regulations, ensuring all participants have a clear understanding of their scope and intent.
- To facilitate open discussions and gather feedback on the draft regulations, focusing on key areas such as safety, energy efficiency, and extended producer responsibility.
- To engage stakeholders in breakout sessions for detailed analysis and collaborative problem-solving.
- To consolidate feedback and outline actionable next steps for the finalization and implementation of the technical regulations.
To foster networking and collaboration among participants, enhancing the collective effort towards effective regulation and compliance
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