Developing circular economy: Experience in some countries and lessons for Vietnam

This report examines the crucial but often overlooked role of waste pickers in Italy’s reuse economy. Through field research conducted in flea markets in Turin, Rome, and Palermo, the study reveals how thousands of…

Vietnam’s rural agri-food processing sector is largely driven by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which play a critical role in value addition, employment and rural livelihoods. However, most MSMEs continue to rely on…

This technical paper outlines development strategies for the establishment of new and the strengthening of existing online marketplaces for secondary plastic materials.