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Uganda to review ban on import of used electronics
Surfing the Internet at Transnet cyber café in Kampala. In her last budget speech, the Finance Minister banned the importation of used computers, freezers, fridges and television sets with effect from June 1, 2009. Photo/MORGAN MBABAZI
Posted Monday, March 8 2010 at 00:00
The parliamentary sessional committee on finance, planning and economic development last year recommended the drafting of a policy on e-waste management to cover the disposal of all electronics.
Uganda’s capacity to manage e-waste is dismal, with the entire country having only one incinerator at Nakasongola.
However, there have been a number of advances towards the management of e-waste with Nokia and Green Point, a computer company, establishing appropriate facilities.
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