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Growing Waste Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa Costs US$7.2 billion a year, Threatens Growth and Tourism
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New World Bank report calls for more investment in better waste management and circular economyWashington, USA, 28 Janurary 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The Middle East and North Africa region generates more waste per person than the global average and causes an estimated US$7.2 billion in environmental damage each year, according to a new World Bank report: Waste Management in the Middle East and North Africa.
The region produces over 155 million tons of waste annually – a figure expected to double by 2050 if no action is taken.
“Even a modest shift can make a big difference,” said Mesky Brhane, Regional Practice Director, Planet Department, World Bank.
Transitioning to a circular economy could also create better jobs, particularly in waste services and recycling, while turning today’s waste crisis into a driver of sustainable growth.
ContactsIn Washington, DCEbrahim Al-Haraziealharazi@worldbank.orgThe post Growing Waste Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa Costs US$7.2 billion a year, Threatens Growth and Tourism appeared first on African Media Agency.