PRODEV (PDF - 1,3 MB) is a project financed by the European Commission, coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme and carried out in partnerships with the Wuppertal Institute Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) and the Municipal Government of Guiyang.

Project objective: to improve the policy framework and promote a more integrated decision making process in the local government to support sustainable development and Circular Economy.

Project expected outcome:

• Implementation and adoption of pilot policy measures supporting a Circular Economy/SCP approach in Guiyang
  
  
• A tested and proven approach for implementing Circular Economy/SCP approaches that can be applied in other Chinese municipalities and regions
  
  
• The introduction and dissemination of European experiences and best practices most suitable to China. The knowledge obtained though training workshops on various policy instruments will enable the government to effectively promote the economic development while reducing environmental impacts and social problems
  
  
• Improved know-how and linkages between European and Chinese decision makers on how to pursue sustainable development.

Project output:

• Detailed policy framework study on leading practices and local conditions in Guiyang, China
  
  
• Policy gap report
  
  
• Circular Economy development action plan report
  
  
• Capacity building training workshop for over 40 Guiyang policy makers as well as supporting information materials in English and Chinese language versions
  
  
• Guide for Chinese trainers with training methodology in English and Chinese language versions (at least 40 trained policy-makers in Guiyang local government, 10 trained policy-makers in Chinese national government and 10 trained trainers from Chinese public administration and policy institutes)
  
  
• Awareness raising throughout Asian countries (Asian Mayors conference, APRSCP etc)
  
  
• Development of a toolbox of leading Circular Economy/SCP policies and tools which can be applied in developing countries in Asia and beyond.