Background
Indonesia is the largest e-waste generator in Southeast Asia, ranking as the fourth largest generator in Asia, trailing only China, India and Japan. The Government of Indonesia is currently exploring opportunities to regulate the country’s electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) sector through the environmental policy principle of extended producer responsibility (EPR).
ITU is assisting the Government of Indonesia with the transition of the electronics sector in line with its development planning programme for a circular economy for electronics. This technical assistance, financially supported by FCDO, will focus efforts towards the development of a sound regulatory framework in Indonesia, governing all types of EEE, and based on a financially and administratively sound EPR system for electronics.
The objective of the technical assistance provided by ITU to the Government of Indonesia is to prepare an initial, high-level, roadmap for a possible EPR regulatory framework for the EEE sector in Indonesia, taking into consideration the local context, stakeholder inputs and global best practices.
Objectives
The consultation workshop will take place over two days, gathering a core group of relevant national and local stakeholders from the public sector. It will provide a space for discussion and alignment on the government’s unified vision for the development of a system of EPR and its regulation, for the EEE sector. Stakeholders will be consulted to define a coherent initial [SO1] roadmap for a regulatory framework and system definition for EPR. The workshop objectives are as follows:
- Introduce participants to the key definitions, terms and principles of e-waste management under the environmental policy principle of EPR and apply these to the context of Indonesia.
- Gather relevant inputs from government stakeholders in order to inform the development of an EPR regulation and system definition through the preparation of a high-level roadmap.
- Share knowledge and build capacity among government stakeholders concerning the EPR policy principle and test their preparedness for engaging the private sector on the topic of EPR.
- Identify the building blocks for the construction of an EPR system considering the legal, financial and administrative components of the system comprising both public and private sector stakeholders.
- Identify all relevant stakeholders for establishing an economically viable EPR system for the EEE sector that is efficient and simple to enforce for government entities.
- Receive feedback from participants on specific proposals for the various flows and stocks of the EPR system, including on the possible flows of materials, money and information.
Outcomes
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Government Consultation Workshop marks the inaugural activity of our project, which is dedicated to enhancing the regulatory framework for the fair and economically viable implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Indonesia's electronics sector. This workshop serves as a crucial platform for government stakeholders to come together and harmonize their perspectives on the EPR system in Indonesia. Key objectives and outcomes are the following:
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Regulatory Improvement: The workshop aims to foster a more robust regulatory environment that supports the sustainable deployment of EPR, ensuring that all stakeholders, including manufacturers, consumers, and recyclers, benefit from a fair and transparent system.
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Stakeholder Alignment: By facilitating open dialogue and collaboration, the workshop will enable government officials to align their visions and strategies for the EPR system. This alignment is essential for creating a cohesive and effective approach to managing electronic waste.
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Economic Viability: A significant focus of the workshop is to explore and establish economically viable solutions that encourage compliance and participation from all relevant parties. This includes discussing incentives, funding mechanisms, and best practices from other regions.
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Sustainable Development: Ultimately, the workshop aims to contribute to Indonesia's broader goals of sustainable development by promoting responsible production and consumption patterns in the electronics sector.
