Call For Individual Consultants For Nc-Legal And Institutional Gap Analysis For Extended Producer Responsibility Description Of The Assignment: Workplan Epr Policy Gap Analysis Task 1: Preparation And Inception Phase Meet With Npap And Key Stakeholders (Government Agencies: Mae, Moic, Mof, Industry: Coca Cola, Lao Brewery, Heineken, Unilever, Recyclers: Lao Chaluen, Ngos: Swisscontact, Wwf, Gggi, Adb, World Bank, Eu). Review Existing National Policies And Legal Frameworks Related To Epr, Solid Waste Management, Producer Responsibility, Import Regulations, And Environmental Protection. Conduct A Literature Review Of Regional/International Epr Systems (E.G., Eu, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam). Develop Detailed Methodology For Policy Gap Assessment, Benchmarking, And Stakeholder Mapping. Design Data Collection Tools (Policy Review Matrices, Interview Guides, Assessment Criteria). Coordinate With Government Focal Points For Data Access And Institutional Interviews Coordination. Deliverable 1: Inception Report Including: Workplan And Methods, Analytical Framework, Data Collection Tools, Structure Of Final Report And Timeline Task 2: Data Collection And Analysis 2.1 Policy And Legal Review Review Existing Laws, Decrees, Regulations, And Institutional Mandates Related To: Producer Responsibility Waste Collection And Recycling Licensing, Monitoring, And Enforcement Import/Export And Product Standards Informal Sector Roles Analyze How Current Legislation Aligns With Standard Epr Principles (Polluter-Pays, Producer Responsibility, Traceability, Circularity). 2.2 Stakeholder Interviews And Consultations Conduct Structured Interviews With: Government Agencies Manufacturers, Importers, And Distributors Retailers Waste Management Companies Recyclers And Informal Sector Groups Civil Society And Technical Partners Assess: Stakeholder Readiness Perceived Barriers Capacity Gaps Data Availability 2.3 Institutional And Market Assessment Map Current Waste Management System Flows (Collection, Sorting, Recycling, Disposal). Assess Coverage And Capacity Gaps In: Data And Monitoring Financial Mechanisms Incentives And Industry Participation Extended Product Chain Traceability 2.4 International Benchmarking Compare National Situation Against: Best-Practice Countries Global Frameworks (Oecd, Asean Guidelines) Identify Relevant Models (E.G., Pro Systems, Eco-Modulated Fees, Take-Back Schemes). 2.5 Gap Identification And Prioritization Identify: Legislative And Policy Gaps Operational Challenges Institutional Capacity Needs Financial And Monitoring Weaknesses Develop A Prioritized List Of Gaps With Justification (Impact, Urgency, Feasibility). Deliverable 2: Draft Epr Policy Gap Analysis Report Including: Findings From Data Collection, Policy And Institutional Analysis, Benchmarking Results, Initial Recommendations. Task 3: Validation And Finalization Present Draft Findings To Npap, Government And Stakeholders. Collect Written And Oral Feedback. Revise Report Based On Stakeholder Comments. Prepare Presentation Slides Summarizing: Key Findings Policy Gaps Recommendations And Implementation Pathways Support The Organization Of A Validation In A Consultation Workshop. Deliverable 3: Final Epr Policy Gap Analysis Report Including: Validated Findings, Prioritized Policy And System Gaps, Recommendations For Legal Reform, Institutional Strengthening, And Implementation Roadmap, And Slide Deck And Presentation Delivered At The Validation Workshop.
