Egypt - CEMEX signed a cooperation protocol with the VeryNile Initiative to expand solid waste collection operations from the Nile River following the principles of waste hierarchy and to support the ...

Around the world, waste generation rates are rising. In 2020, the world was estimated to generate 2.24 billion tonnes of solid waste, amounting to a footprint of 0.79 kilograms per person per day.

Between 2003 and 2024, World Bank support has helped to significantly improve solid waste management in low- and middle-income countries. This has been achieved through holistic financing approaches ...