NCDC and JICA Project “J-PRISM3” Collaboratively Conducted Waste Characterization Training

From 31 October to 3 November 2025, the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) and the Japanese Technical Cooperation Project for Promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Phase 3 (J-PRISM3) jointly hosted a Waste Characterization Training in Port Moresby.

Read more on J-PRISM3: https://www.sprep.org/j-prism-iii

The training brought together 19 participants from Alotau Urban Local Level Government (ULLG), Goroka ULLG, Kokopo Vunamami ULLG, Lae City Authority, and Port Moresby. Participants enthusiastically learned how to conduct effective waste characterization, as well as the procedures for formulating a Municipal Solid Waste Management Master Plan, and participated in the implementation of a waste survey.

The survey activities included distributing waste bags to participating households, collecting filled bags, weighing and recording the collected waste, measuring waste volume, segregating waste into designated categories and classes, and recording the weight of each category on data sheets.

NCDC counterparts successfully hosted their first training for ULLGs and the City Authority, sharing their knowledge, skills, and practical experience with fellow participants. Congratulations to the NCDC team for this achievement! We hope that the skills and hands-on experience gained during the training will be effectively applied by the ULLGs and City Authority in the near future!