Impact of the ASEAN Environmental Improvement Project (ASEAN-EIP) on the adoption of waste minimization practices in the Philippines

Beyond barriers: examining root causes behind commonly cited Cleaner Production barriers in Vietnam

“…It is also stated that regulatory barriers, or in other words, the inability of developing country governments to effectively regulate firms is one of the key barriers to successful adoption of CP in industry [13]. Attitudinal barriers, or 'lack of desire' on the part of industry managers to implement CP, are now more commonly found in the literature and are often cited as a significant barrier to sustainable CP initiatives [14].…”

“…Stevenson cites the example of the pulp and paper industry associations in Indonesia and the Philippines, which represent firms operating in a very competitive international market [14]. In this market environment, improvements in technological efficiency are critical for maintaining or increasing market share.…”