In Morocco, a baseline study of e-waste with a focus on desktop
and laptop computers, mobile phones and televisions was
conducted. While the study takes a national view on policy
affecting e-waste in Morocco, its main focus will be on the most
economically active region of the country. It focuses on desktop
PCs, notebooks and printers, mobile phones and television sets.
Through data analysis, a literature review, field visits and
interviews, as well as a series of stakeholder workshops, the
study aims to define the most relevant stakeholders, to map
e-waste flows and stocks in the capital, and to identify formal
and informal actors in the e-waste recovery and recycling chain.
Amongst other things, it will look into the consequence of the
high economic development rate of the country, and assess the
social, economic and environmental impacts, including health and
safety issues for e-waste recyclers. Early assessments suggest
that while the Moroccan authorities are aware of the e-waste
challenge, mechanisms to