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How Social Capitalism Propels Economic Growth in Kinshasa

In Kinshasa, Social Capitalism, supported by Eud Foundation, is propelling economic growth while addressing social and environmental concerns. It''s a blueprint for a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.

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Kinshasa is also committed to reinforcing the protection and wide access to cultural goods and services to move along a sustainable urban development path. As a Creative City of Music, Kinshasa envisages: conducting an evaluative and future-oriented study on the local music industry, at various levels of the value chain, to better focus the ...

DRC: Kinshasa in vanguard of climate resilience | PreventionWeb

As populations rise in DRC''s urban areas, especially Kinshasa, and climate change intensifies, the need for practical solutions is clear. By addressing these challenges, …

World Bank Approves $500 Million to Support Urban Resilience …

The World Bank approved financing in the amount of $500 million for the Kinshasa Multisector Development and Urban Resilience Project, known as Kin Elenda, …

URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS: SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICES IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN KINSHASA…

This paper discusses injustice in solid waste management (SWM) and its impact on poor communities in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is argued that poor communities in Kinshasa tend to be the most affected by irregularities ...

Environmental and economic performances of municipal solid waste management strategies based on LCA method: A case study of kinshasa …

Like many populated urban agglomerations in Africa, Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, faces several challenges to manage its exponentially growing Municipal Solid Waste. With its 12, 000, 000 people daily generating 7800 tons of …

Sustainable Urbanization''s Challenge in Democratic Republic of …

Misilu Mia Nsokimieno Eric (Corresponding Author) School of Resources Management Studies, Institute of Earth Exploration and Information Technology China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 388Lumo Road, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, P.R. China Tel: 86-137-2014-6319 E-mail: miansoki@gmail Professor Chen Shouyu School of Resources …

Sustainable solid waste management in sub-Saharan African …

ABSTRACT This paper is based on a review of the methodological approaches associated with solid waste management (SWM) in the context of sub-Saharan African (SSA) cities. Using Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as a case study, the paper proposes a new way of looking at solid waste in the bid to …

Inclusive development in environmental sustainability in sub …

This research examines the relevance of inclusive development in modulating the role of governance on environmental degradation. The study focuses on 44 countries in sub-Saharan Africa for the period 2000–2012.

Solid Waste Management and Environmental Injustice in Poor Communities in Kinshasa…

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development ISSN 2164-7682 2019, Vol. 8, No. 1 Solid Waste Management and Environmental Injustice in Poor Communities in Kinshasa: A Cultural theory and Systems Approach Nzalalemba Serge Kubanza Global Change ...

To Become a Climate Solutions Country, the Democratic …

KINSHASA, November 16, 2023 — Possessing half of Africa''s forests, large freshwater resources, and mineral reserves that are critical for a green transition, the Democratic …

(PDF) Solid waste management and environmental justice in Kinshasa…

This paper discusses environmental justice in the context of solid waste management (SWM) in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is argued that the urban poor in most ...

Building commons to cope with chaotic urbanization? Performance and sustainability of decentralized water services in the outskirts of Kinshasa ...

Performance and sustainability of decentralized water services in the outskirts of Kinshasa" by Florent Bédécarrats et al. Skip to search form Skip to main content Skip to account menu Semantic Scholar''s Logo Search 218,872,689 papers from all …

DRC: Kinshasa in vanguard of climate resilience | PreventionWeb

Set to begin in 2022, the project makes resilience to climate change a top priority and has been set up with strong institutional buy-in from various levels of government and entities that will benefit, such as public utility companies. The Kin Elenda project''s sustainability investments target specific revenue sources for Kinshasa, building ...

Sustainability | Free Full-Text | Kinshasa Province (Democratic …

Adeito Mavunda C, Kanda M, Folega F, Bawa DM-e, Badjare B, Katembo Mukirania J, Dourma M, Akpagana K. Kinshasa Province (Democratic Republic of Congo): Typology of Peri-Urban Ecosystems Providing Edible …

The impact of renewable energy consumption and environmental sustainability on economic growth …

4.3. Effects of environmental sustainability on economic growth in Africa From Table 2, environmental sustainability proxied by CO2 emission is positive but not statistically significant, hence, cannot be said to affect economic growth significantly in Africa.This is also ...

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

Solid Waste Management and Environmental Injustice in Poor Communities in Kinshasa: A Cultural theory and Systems Approach This paper discusses injustice in solid waste management (SWM) and its impact on poor communities in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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At Mega Mart Multistore Kinshasa, we recognize the importance of environmental sustainability. We are continuously implementing initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint, such as promoting reusable shopping bags and sourcing eco-friendly products.

Climate Change, Urban Planning and Sustainable Development in Africa: The Difference Worth Appreciating …

from one (Cairo: 11.9 million) in 2007 to three in 2017—Lagos (21 million), Cairo (20.4 million), and Kinshasa (11.3 million ... countries of the world as the main and sometimes the only reliable means of sustainable socio-economic development ...

DRC: IDA supports the sustainable development of Kinshasa with a loan of $500 million

Through its subsidiary, the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank is validating a $500 million loan for the sustainable development of Kinshasa. The funding will improve the provision of essential services. The World Bank loan comes as the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reopens after a period of …

Unlocking Opportunities: Careers in Environmental Governance and Conflict Analysis with the United Nations

Additionally, positions such as Information Analyst in Kinshasa and Environmental Law Expert in Nairobi underscore the diverse opportunities within the UN system. This article delves into the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with these positions, highlighting their significance in advancing environmental law, …

Challenges and Prospects of Holistic Integrated Development in Kinshasa…

C. Promoting Sustainable Environmental Management To mitigate environmental degradation, Kinshasa needs to prioritize sustainable environmental management practices (Kabamba et al., 2020).

Geological constraints on urban sustainability, Kinshasa City, …

The average relative humidity is 79% (be-tween 71% minimum and 84% or higher maximum). The annual average rainfall is 1529 mm (60 in.) (with a minimum of 1222 mm [48 in.] and a maximum of 1863 mm [73 in.]). Heavy torrential rains occur in No-vember immediately after the dry season as well as in March and April.

Democratic Republic of Congo | UNEP

UNEP''s programme is set in the context of DR Congo''s recovery from conflict in the 1990s and ongoing instability in the east of the country, which have brought widespread …

Solid Waste Management and Environmental Injustice …

PDF | This paper discusses injustice in solid waste management (SWM) and its impact on poor communities in Kinshasa, ... Environmental Management and Sustainable Development ISSN 2164 …

The roles of energy efficiency improvement, renewable electricity production, and financial inclusion in stimulating environmental sustainability ...

As a result, achieving environmental sustainability has become an utmost important issue for these countries. Against this backdrop, this study examines whether improving energy efficiency rate, enhancing renewable electricity production, and promoting financial inclusivity can help the Next Eleven countries reduce their carbon dioxide …

Environmental and economic performances of municipal solid waste management strategies based on LCA method: A case study of kinshasa …

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the 30th world''s largest city and the third largest city in Africa [29] is divided into 24 communes. Its urban agglomeration covers 9965 km 2 [30], of which …

Kinshasa''s path towards resilient urban development

With Kinshasa facing infrastructure and social exclusion challenges, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) partnered with the World Bank on the …

Urban environmental problems: social and environmental injustices in solid waste management in Kinshasa…

This paper investigates social and environmental injustices in solid waste management in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The urban poor in most parts of Kinshasa bear a huge encumbrance of the solid waste burden and face multiple challenges associated with poor management of solid waste. This situation has resulted in poor and …

Optimal landfill site selection using ArcGIS Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for Kinshasa …

Kinshasa''s terrain elevation data were analyzed in the study with the aim to identify sites with terrain characteristics conducive to safe and environmentally sustainable waste disposal. Higher elevation areas might provide natural drainage and reduce the risk of waterlogging and leachate accumulation, enhancing the long-term stability of landfill …

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Urbanization Complexities in the Future Largest City in Africa

Geological constraints on urban sustainability, Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of Congo | Environmental …

Kinshasa City, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a case of an aborted urban development. Natural phenomena combined with political instability, collapse of state, and civil strife blurred further the inherited infantile urban character of colonial times to yield an urban morphogenetic crisis.

Environmental problems in schools in Kinshasa: State of play and guidelines for sustainable …

How to Cite this Article Jean Rufin Munkuomo, Rebeca Nkama, Patrick Mbanga, and Prudence Mazambi, "Environmental problems in schools in Kinshasa: State of play and guidelines for sustainable management," International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 121–128, March 2023.

UN-Habitat''s African Clean Cities Platform convenes stakeholder …

Kinshasa, Democractic Republic of Congo, 14 December 2021 – A stakeholders discussion gathering organised by UN-Habitat has identified the need for …

UNEP Study Confirms DR Congo''s Potential as Environmental …

UNEP Study Confirms DR Congo''s Potential as Environmental Powerhouse but Warns of Critical Threats. Kinshasa – Social entrepreneurs hold key for …

AFRICAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING( AES) | Kinshasa …

AFRICAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING( AES), Kinshasa, Congo. 221 likes. la mission d''AES Consulting est de contribuer au développement durable de l''Afrique, son objectif

Environmental and economic performances of municipal solid …

Each scenario attempts to optimize Greenhouse gas emissions and cost, using the Life Cycle Assessment approach. Results show that the current municipal solid …

Head of Sustainability (ESG/ Sustainability / Risk Management) – Kinshasa…

Job Description: Our banking client is currently recruiting a Head of Sustainability reporting to the Group Director, Sustainability. The role holder will be responsible for leading and managing Sustainability/ESG for the business in DRC, which will include ESG risk management as well as actively pursuing sustainable finance opportunities in line with …

Megacity Kinshasa Eyes Climate Resilient Future Through Urban …

The Kinshasa project aims to directly benefit about 2 million people through improved services, including household water connections, reduced exposure to …

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