Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of JGC, spoke about a meeting with President Mwinyi. They discussed new approaches to waste management. These methods are practical and forward-looking.
Dr. Agyepong emphasized that the partnership with Zanzibar is part of Zoomlion’s strategy. The goal is to work with progressive African governments. This will help create cleaner and healthier cities.
“At Zoomlion, we see waste as an opportunity,” he said. It can lead to innovation, jobs, and sustainable development. He added that their vision aligns with Zanzibar’s leadership goals.
The meeting covered various potential interventions. These include waste sorting technologies and engineered landfill systems. They also discussed community-based waste collection models to create jobs.
President Mwinyi showed strong interest in Zoomlion’s success in Ghana and other countries. He highlighted the need for this expertise in Zanzibar’s environmental efforts.
Zoomlion committed to supporting Zanzibar’s government with technical expertise and investment. They aim to build capacity for successful transformation initiatives.
