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our PartnerS
VITO ISWA
VITO is an independent Flemish research The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) is
organization based in Belgium, working in the a non-governmental, non-profit, and professional
area of clean tech and sustainable development. association by statutes and its mission is to promote
At VITO, sustainability is the norm. VITO is working and develop professional waste management
on global projects to promote the transition to worldwide as a contribution to sustainable
sustainability. It creates innovative technological development.
solutions and actively shares its knowledge
with businesses and government bodies. Engaging with international organizations such as
ISWA provides be’ah a platform to share experiences,
G-STIC (The Global Sustainable Technology & opportunities, and challenges regarding the
Innovation Conference) is a conference organized waste management sector and to showcase its
by VITO and 7 independent not-for profit research accomplishments at an international level.
and technology organizations to discuss innovating
technological solutions with the aim of achieving In 2018, be’ah became a national member of
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ISWA. Through ISWA, be’ah can present Oman’s
experience in waste management to a broad and
experienced international audience, which in return
will position the Sultanate as one of the leaders in
the waste management sector. be’ah has won the
rights to organize their World Congress 2023.
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