Resource efficiency and recycling and strategies for sustainable production and consumption need to be further developed throughout Asia. To improve resource efficiency the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that occupy a majority of industrial sectors and contribute a large proportion of Asian gross domestic product must become central actors...

Business report of the commissioned project in fiscal year 2005 titled "3R Initiative International Promotion Project " submitted to Ministry of the Environment of Japan.

The cross-border movement of recycables presents an opportunity to develop a sound material-cycle society in the region. The solution is networking international recycling zone in countries within the region. アジアでは、再利用可能な資源（リサイクル資源）の市場が国境を越えて急速に拡大しつつある。その主な原因は、急激な経済成長による資源需要の増大である。一方で、廃棄物の不法投棄や不適切な取扱いの問題が生じ、特に途上国では環境や健康に大きな悪影響が出ている...

The Asian region is experiencing a rapid expansion of the cross-border market for recyclable materials (recyclables). As a consequence of rapid economic growth in the region, the demand for resources has increased. On the other hand, there are also negative impacts on the environment and human health, especially in developing countries, because of...

Remarks: Presentation given at JICA Training Seminar for Capacity Building for Environmental Management of Developing Countries, November 13-17, 2005, Beijing, China

Remarks: Presentation given at UNESCAP 1st Green Growth Policy Consultation Expert Forum, November 8-9, 2005, Seoul, Republic of Korea