IGAD urges East African states to tackle E-Waste as global discarded electronics hit 62 bn kilos
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged countries across the region to strengthen electronic waste collection and recycling systems as digital adoption increases the challenge of safely disposing of discarded devices.
The regional bloc called on governments, businesses and citizens to repair, reuse and responsibly recycle electronic equipment instead of throwing it away, warning that hazardous materials from discarded electronics pose risks to people and the environment.
In a message following International E-Waste Day, observed annually on October 14, IGAD said the region’s digital transformation must be matched by sustainable waste management practices.
