Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned

Processing biomass from different waste streams into marketable products such as organic fertilizer and bio-energy is increasingly realized through public-private partnerships (PPPs). In developing countries, the private sector can be expected to contribute technical skills, organizational capabilit...

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Main Authors: Taron, Avinandan, Majumder, A., Bodach, Susanne, Agbefu, Dzifa
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131618
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author Taron, Avinandan
Majumder, A.
Bodach, Susanne
Agbefu, Dzifa
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description Processing biomass from different waste streams into marketable products such as organic fertilizer and bio-energy is increasingly realized through public-private partnerships (PPPs). In developing countries, the private sector can be expected to contribute technical skills, organizational capabilities and marketing expertise, and leverage capital inflow. In contrast, the public sector will provide the regulatory framework and help its enforcement, plan public investment, involve and educate stakeholders, and ensure waste supply. This report reviews case studies that implemented PPPs in resource recovery and reuse (RRR) from waste streams with a particular focus on Asia and Africa, including those PPPs facilitated by the authors. Critical factors behind the success and failure of these cases are analyzed. The review indicates three key barriers to success: (i) waste-related bottlenecks, (ii) limited awareness about RRR products and their market(ing), and (iii) lack of proper institutional frameworks. Common shortfalls concern failure to meet commitments related to the quality and quantity of waste, missing understanding of the reuse market, etc. The report points out mitigation measures addressing possible challenges around appropriate technologies, finance and revenue streams, legal issues, as well as social and environmental concerns. It is required to establish close monitoring, appropriate procurement mechanisms and due diligence during the project preparation and pre-bid. If possible, such a PPP project should consider risk and commercial viability assessment as well as financial strategy planning (scaling). Successful involvement of the private sector in the RRR market is critical to close the resource loop and safeguard human and environmental health, which is the overarching objective of sustainable waste management.
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spelling CGSpace1316182025-11-07T08:04:48Z Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned Taron, Avinandan Majumder, A. Bodach, Susanne Agbefu, Dzifa resource recovery resource management reuse circular economy bioeconomy public-private partnerships developing countries case studies waste management solid wastes recycling composting organic wastes organic fertilizers bioenergy biogas briquettes business models markets scaling up appropriate technology innovation financial analysis risk management policies regulations legal frameworks economic viability feasibility studies project design costs environmental assessment social analysis infrastructure investment marketing small and medium enterprises stakeholders municipal authorities procurement planning contracts sustainability carbon credits climate change mitigation agricultural wastes faecal sludge soil quality communities awareness Processing biomass from different waste streams into marketable products such as organic fertilizer and bio-energy is increasingly realized through public-private partnerships (PPPs). In developing countries, the private sector can be expected to contribute technical skills, organizational capabilities and marketing expertise, and leverage capital inflow. In contrast, the public sector will provide the regulatory framework and help its enforcement, plan public investment, involve and educate stakeholders, and ensure waste supply. This report reviews case studies that implemented PPPs in resource recovery and reuse (RRR) from waste streams with a particular focus on Asia and Africa, including those PPPs facilitated by the authors. Critical factors behind the success and failure of these cases are analyzed. The review indicates three key barriers to success: (i) waste-related bottlenecks, (ii) limited awareness about RRR products and their market(ing), and (iii) lack of proper institutional frameworks. Common shortfalls concern failure to meet commitments related to the quality and quantity of waste, missing understanding of the reuse market, etc. The report points out mitigation measures addressing possible challenges around appropriate technologies, finance and revenue streams, legal issues, as well as social and environmental concerns. It is required to establish close monitoring, appropriate procurement mechanisms and due diligence during the project preparation and pre-bid. If possible, such a PPP project should consider risk and commercial viability assessment as well as financial strategy planning (scaling). Successful involvement of the private sector in the RRR market is critical to close the resource loop and safeguard human and environmental health, which is the overarching objective of sustainable waste management. 2023-08-22 2023-08-22T12:22:38Z 2023-08-22T12:22:38Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131618 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute Taron, Avinandan; Majumder, A.; Bodach, Susanne; Agbefu, Dzifa. 2023. Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 50p. (Resource Recovery and Reuse Series 22) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2023.205]
spellingShingle resource recovery
resource management
reuse
circular economy
bioeconomy
public-private partnerships
developing countries
case studies
waste management
solid wastes
recycling
composting
organic wastes
organic fertilizers
bioenergy
biogas
briquettes
business models
markets
scaling up
appropriate technology
innovation
financial analysis
risk management
policies
regulations
legal frameworks
economic viability
feasibility studies
project design
costs
environmental assessment
social analysis
infrastructure
investment
marketing
small and medium enterprises
stakeholders
municipal authorities
procurement planning
contracts
sustainability
carbon credits
climate change mitigation
agricultural wastes
faecal sludge
soil quality
communities
awareness
Taron, Avinandan
Majumder, A.
Bodach, Susanne
Agbefu, Dzifa
Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned
title Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned
title_full Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned
title_fullStr Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned
title_full_unstemmed Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned
title_short Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned
title_sort public private partnerships for the circular bio economy in the global south lessons learned
topic resource recovery
resource management
reuse
circular economy
bioeconomy
public-private partnerships
developing countries
case studies
waste management
solid wastes
recycling
composting
organic wastes
organic fertilizers
bioenergy
biogas
briquettes
business models
markets
scaling up
appropriate technology
innovation
financial analysis
risk management
policies
regulations
legal frameworks
economic viability
feasibility studies
project design
costs
environmental assessment
social analysis
infrastructure
investment
marketing
small and medium enterprises
stakeholders
municipal authorities
procurement planning
contracts
sustainability
carbon credits
climate change mitigation
agricultural wastes
faecal sludge
soil quality
communities
awareness
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131618
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