Date: 7th October, 2025
Venue: KAC Barra Office
A joint meeting was held between senior staff of Kerewan Area Council (KAC), officials from the National Environment Agency (NEA), and representatives from an international partner NGO to discuss strategies for effective waste management and collection within the North Bank Region
The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between local authorities, national agencies, and development partners to promote a cleaner and healthier environment for the communities.
- Attendance
- Chairman: Papa Tunkara (KAC)
- CEO: Sainabou Martin Sonko (KAC)
- Director Of Planning: Mr. Keita (KAC)
- Director Of Finance: Mr. Abdoulie Khan (KAC)
- Councilor Barra Ward: Miss MiceliMendy
- Alikalo Barra Village
- Officials from the NEA)
- Representatives from (Partner NGO)
- Objectives of the Meeting
The main objectives of the meeting were to:
- The current state of waste management in the North Bank Region.
- Identify key challenges faced by the Kerewan Area Council in managing waste collection.
- Develop a joint framework for sustainable waste collection and community awareness.
- Key Points
- Waste Management Challenges
- Kerewan Area Council: Highlighted the urgent need for more equipment, trained personnel, and community sensitization campaigns.
- NEA: Stressed the link between poor waste management and disaster risks such as flooding and disease outbreaks. They committed to integrating disaster risk reduction into waste management plans.
- International Partner NGO: Expressed interest in supporting technical expertise, funding, and capacity-building for council staff and community volunteers.
- Community Participation
All stakeholders emphasized the importance of active community involvement in maintaining environmental cleanliness through education and awareness programs.
