Informal recycling sector integration

What is it about?

The formalisation of the recycling and solid waste valorisation sector remains a big challenge in developing countries. In this paper, we have demonstrated how innovative interventions of the AKAMASOA Association, based on long-term and integrated processus, rather than on classic project approaches (objectives, results, outputs, outcomes, indicators, etc.), have efficiently contributed to empower the Andralanitra dumpsite informal recycling sector status.

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Why is it important?

AKAMASOA interventions have greatly contributed to the improvement of Andralanitra dumpsite workers social status. The association has achieved its objectives to bring emergency and temporary help to the poorest people, to construct family housing, to get children into school, to provide people with healthcare and to give chances to all people to have full access to the services offered by the association, including water and sanitation facilities; and importantly, AKAMASOA has also helped the workers of Andralanitra to become good citizens who are aware of their responsibilities towards their families and society. The action of AKAMASOA is an inspiring example addressed to decision-makers and governmental or non-governmental agencies working in the same field, for the socio-economic integration of the informal recycling sector in developing countires.

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