Reducing Mercury-Added Products and Promoting Improved Management of Mercury-Added Product Waste in Burkina Faso - Mid-Term Report

This mid-term report outlines progress in implementing a project to reduce the use of mercury-containing products and promote the environmentally sound management of mercury-containing product waste in Burkina Faso. It summarises activities completed, including project launch, stakeholder engagement, establishment of the project team, preparation of study terms of reference, recruitment of consultants, and initiation of studies on trade, waste management, awareness materials, and training resources. The report also describes implementation challenges caused by political instability and presents planned activities, including validation of study findings, stakeholder outreach, training, and advocacy with decision makers.