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Appendix C: POPs Survey and Results
Pages 27-30

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... By any of the following: General public government professional organization Scientists other (please specify)
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... Poor access to information and to computers and/or Internet connection Poor computer training (not able to make effective use of Internet) Language barrier Lack of financial support Lack of technical support Other (please specify)
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... Please indicate your choice by Yes, Partially or Not. Take the legal and administrative measures to eliminate the production, use, and input/output of POPs Develop an action plan to reduce the releases of by-products of POPs Take measures to reduce or eliminate releases from stockpiles and wastes Develop implementation plans under the Stockholm Convention Promote public information, awareness and education with regard to POPs Support and further develop appropriate research, development, monitoring and cooperation programs pertaining to POPs and to their alternatives and to candidate POPs.
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... Please order in priority 1, 2, 3 etc. Improper storage, incineration, or recycling Lack of labeling of hazardous chemicals on sale Lack of expertise on chemicals training and technology centre Ignorance of the dangers among officials associated with chemicals capacity building The sector's obsolete technology and equipment Lack of an integrated prevention system for major industrial accidents and preparation of an emergency plan of action Lack of resources (financial and technical support)
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