Naslov
Industrijski Otpad: Waste Separation for Poverty Alleviation

Autori
Omazić, Mislav Ante

Izvornik
GIM Case Study - United Nations Development Programme

Vrsta, podvrsta
Ostale vrste radova, elaborat/studija

Godina
2010

Ključne riječi
Waste management ; case study ; social entrepreneurship

Sažetak
This case study describes how one married couple started a self- sustainable enterprise despite unfavorable conditions in a country still recovering from civil war. Located in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the business, Industrijski Otpad Ltd1 is based on waste management and recycling. This small enterprise has been economically self-sustainable, despite some challenges since its founding in 1999. In this case, we will examine the keys to Industrijski Otpad‘s success including its strategic partnerships, value chains and an environmentally friendly, socially inclusive business model. Started as a small backyard operation, Industrijski Otpad has grown to become a regional business and a model for replication elsewhere in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The business collects waste, sorts it manually, presses it and packages it for further sale. Industrijski Otpad relies heavily on locally available manual labour, and as a part of its business model employs ethnic minorities and those living on the socio-economic margins such as single mothers. More broadly, Industrijski Otpad aims to improve the performance of the local recycling industry and raise public awareness of waste issues in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. To do so, Industrijski Otpad‘s business model encourages community participation while contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment. The business also seeks to create sustainable economic, social and environmental results. Such strategies have helped Industrijski Otpad deliver profitable growth and long-term market leadership, while also preserving local natural resources. Despite being a small enterprise, Industrijski Otpad demonstrates a successful inclusive business approach that can be replicated in municipalities across the Balkan region.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

Napomena
No. B067

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