E-waste Survey Report: Juba, South Sudan Nov 2023
This report delves into the e-waste situation in Juba, South Sudan, identifying sources, management practices, awareness-raising efforts, and more. It aims to establish a baseline for monitoring e-waste management progress and provide recommendations. The report includes data from the National Communication Authority and global e-waste statistics.
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E-waste Survey Report Juba-South Sudan Nov-2023 Eng. Philip Apiu Majok Assistant Director for Spectrum Monitoring & Planning National Communication Authority- NCA
E-waste Survey Report Objectives of the Survey: I. To Identify main sources of e-waste in Juba-South Sudan, such as households, businesses, and government institutions II. To assess the current management practices of e-waste III. Raise awareness about the hazards of e-waste in order to serve as a platform to raise public awareness about the harmful effects of e-waste on health and the environment IV. To establish a baseline for tracking progress in e-waste management efforts over time V. To provide adequate recommendations on e-waste practices VI. To prepare a draft guidelines on e-waste management VII. To facilitate collection process and assembly points
Regional Data Source: Estimate from Global E-waste Monitor 2020 www.itu.int
Global E-waste Statistics Source: Global E-waste Management (https://globalewaste.org/map/)
E-waste Survey Report-Juba Fig 1: Key Respondents Source: National Communication Authority (NCA), 2023
Fig 2: E-waste available for disposal Do you have electronic-waste for disposal?
Figure 3: Disposal Options Institutional Management of E-waste Source: National Communication Authority, 2023
Figure 4: E-waste Collector Have you ever heard of e-waste collector in South Sudan? Yes No 22% 78%
Figure 5: Understanding of Risks. What Happen to E-waste if not collected, disposed-off and recycled properly? Source: National Communication Authority (NCA, 2023)
Figure 6: Recycling Preferences How would you prefer to recycle E-waste? 2% other (Specify) 41% Collection Events by NCA 9% Ship Back to manufacturer 16% Take to Local Charity for Re-use 32% Take to recycling Center 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Source: National Communication Authority (NCA), 2023
Figure 7: Understanding of E-waste Impacts Importance of keeping E-waste out of Landfills 1% Don t Know 7% Waste Precious Metals such as gold 47% Dangerous to Human and animal Health 28% Hazardous Substance Leach into Waterways 16% Fill up landfills too fast 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Source: National Communication Authority (NCA), 2023
Key Findings 85% of the respondents confirmed different categories of e-waste are available in their offices ready to be disposed-off The institutions surveyed said they kept their e-waste in cupboards and sometimes donated it to a third party for recycling (informal group are involved or unauthorized). The institutions interviewed confirmed that improper management of e-waste posed a greater risk to public health and environmental hazards such as air, water, and soil pollution Respondents indicated that they would prefer the National Communication Authority (NCA) and authorized partners to collect e-waste for proper disposal and recycling
Recommendations National Communication Authority (NCA) to develop guidelines on e-waste management policy to facilitate collection, recycling and disposal NCA and partners to conduct campaigns and education programs to increase awareness about the environmental and health risks of improper e-waste disposal . Initiate a assembly point for e-waste disposal. This will allow the general public to dispose-off obsolete e-waste at a designated location A private-public partnership (PPT) to facilitate proper collection and disposal of e-waste in Juba and across the country (South Sudan
National Communication Authority-NCA Follow us @: E-mail: ewaste@nca.gov.ss || info@nca.gov.ss Facebook: National Communication Authority www.nca.gov.ss Eng. Philip Apiu Assistant Director of Spectrum E-mail:papiu@nca.gov.ss/philipapiu@gmail.com Cell: +211926105483/0913449002
National Communication Authority (NCA) Thank for Listening !!
