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A seminar on Solid Waste Management (SWM), organized under Oxford Policy Management’s Sub-National Governance (SNG) Programme, brought together key stakeholders to review innovative SWM practices and discuss future directions.
According to a handout, Advisor to the Chief Minister Muzzammil Aslam attended the event as a chief guest.
Mr Aslam praised the SWM pilots as exemplary models for other districts, emphasizing the role of Carbon Credits and Carbon Markets in promoting sustainable development.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to scaling these initiatives across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and integrating climate resilience into governance. Additionally, he highlighted the potential of recycling-based industries to boost Own Source Revenue (OSR).
Commissioner Malakand Division, Muhammad Abid Khan, commended the technical assistance provided by the SNG Programme and expressed interest in expanding the project across Malakand Division, starting with district DIR Lower and Malakand.
Dr Vaqar Ahmad, Senior Governance Advisor for the SNG Programme, discussed the scalability of these pilot projects, stressing the importance of cost recovery mechanisms and the allocation of provincial funds for similar initiatives in Haripur and Mansehra.
Jo Moir, Development Director at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), praised the SNG Programmer’s approach, which has led to improved service delivery, cost recovery, and citizen satisfaction. She emphasized the need to institutionalize these practices for long-term sustainability. Dr Raheal A. Siddiqui, Provincial Team Lead for the SNG Programme, highlighted the importance of evidence-based policymaking and strategic collaboration in driving lasting reforms. He expressed gratitude to all stakeholders and reiterated the programme’s commitment to environmental sustainability and enhanced service delivery.
