INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Sanur, Bali, 8-9 January 2018

The international Seminar on Electronic Industrial Waste Management was held at Prime Plaza Hotel in Sanur. This seminar was initiated by UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) in collaboration with the Industrial Research and Development Agency of the Ministry of Industry, Republic of Indonesia. It was attended by 200 participants and speakers from academic representatives from Indonesia and abroad, e.g. government representatives from the Indonesian Ministry of Industry, Indonesian Ministry of Finance, Provincial Government of Bali; representatives of civil society organizations in Asia as well as representatives from the industrial sectors. The main topic discussed during the seminar included the opportunity of developing energy generation from solid waste in major cities in Indonesia and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, which is expected to support the policy of the Ministry of Industry in realizing green industry and circular economy. This seminar aimed to share insights among stakeholders and prepare recommendations for improved waste management policy.