Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Environment and Psychical Planning and the USAID Plastic Recycling Project, implemented by MDC – Ti.NET and the Business Environment Activity Project implemented by Booz Allen Hamilton

On 24 of December, the USAID Mission Director Mr. Michael Fritz met with the Minister of Environment and Psychical Planning Mr. Nexhati Jakupi to discus the proposed Law on Packaging and Waste Packaging and the importance of this legislation that should ensure sustainability of recycling efforts in Macedonia.

The both parties agreed that the successful implementation of the law will stimulate growth of the recycling industry of Macedonia which will result in immediate employment and longer-term livelihoods for marginalized groups.

In order to support the activities regarding development of the draft law of packaging and waste packaging of Republic of Macedonia a Memorandum of Understanding was sighed between the Ministry of Environment and Psychical Planning and the USAID Plastic Recycling Project, implemented by MDC – Ti.NET and the Business Environment Activity implemented by Booz Allen Hamilton.
This Memorandum of Understanding will facilitate the cooperation between the Parties in activities that will lead to the development of a solid draft Law on packaging and waste packaging.

NOTE TO EDITORS:
The American people, through USAID, have invested nearly $500 million in Macedonia since 1993. USAID is implementing projects that create jobs, reduce corruption, and prepare Macedonian students for the workforce. These initiatives improve the quality of life and support Macedonia’s transition to a stable and prosperous democracy. USAID provides economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries. For more information please visit http://macedonia.usaid.gov.