Mini-Online Seminar on Waste Management Institutions
On May 21, 2026, twenty-five government officials from six Pacific island countries participated in the “J-PRISM3 Mini-Online Seminar on Waste Management Institutions” and had a lively and passionate discussion.
The event was held both in-person and online in a hybrid format at the Ministry of Local Government office in Fiji. The seminar featured the following agenda:
- Share the results of a survey on Pacific Islands’ waste management institutions which was conducted by J-PRISM3.
- Presentation on “Inter-municipal Cooperation in Fiji” by Mr. Azam Khan, Lami Town Council, Fiji
- Presentation on “The role of major cities: Technical assistance to other local bodies by National Capital District Commission (NCDC)” by Mr. John Navara, NCDC, PNG
- Presentation on “Japan’s Municipal Solid Waste Management Institutions and Human Resource Management” by a J-PRISM3 Expert.
The presentations were followed by an active exchange of views among the participants.
Waste management institutions vary significantly across the Pacific region. While the ideal institutional structure depends on each country’s unique geographic conditions, demographics, and other factors, sharing information is highly valuable for considering more efficient and effective organization in the future.
