Publication: Supporting Informal Waste Pickers: NEPRA Lowers Risks and Increases Efficiency through Inclusive Employment Practices
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2023-12-12
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2023-12-12
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NEPRA Resource Management Private Limited (NEPRA) is a large Indian waste management and recycling company. This case study focuses on NEPRA’s initiatives to support waste pickers in its supply chain, who are predominantly unskilled or low-skilled individuals from historically marginalized social groups, with limited opportunities for alternative or formal employment.
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“International Finance Corporation. 2023. Supporting Informal Waste Pickers: NEPRA Lowers Risks and Increases Efficiency through Inclusive Employment Practices. © International Finance Corporation. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/40723 License: CC BY-NC-ND.”
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