Open Access
American Research Journal of Business and Management
ISSN (Online): 2379-1047
DOI: 10.46568/arjbm
The E-Waste Management in the Public Sector: The Case of Bahrain
1Higher College of Technology, Ras Al Khaima,United Arab Emirates
2Middle East College, Knowledge Oasis Muscat, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Marilou A. Maderazo, DBA, Aaron Paul M. Pineda, DHRM, The E-Waste Management in the Public
Sector: The Case of Bahrain. ARJBM Volume 2016; pp:1-7
Abstract
The researchers has conducted this study in order to analyze the preparedness of the e-waste
management by the Bahrain Public Commission. The Bahrain Public Commission is a government organization
which overlooks the protection of marine and environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain. All over Bahrain different
colored boxes are kept for glass waste, paper waste and electronics waste. The same procedure is applied in the
companies. The problem encountered is that not many people follow the waste management effectively. This
may be due to lack of awareness which lead on recommendations for awareness program among the general
public, hold training programs or awareness campaigns across the country.
The E-waste management system in the Kingdom of Bahrain is in its early stage of development it needs
many steps toward the EMS in the developed countries and a strong bases for legislation enforcements. It
was recommended that the region may develop an e-waste management system, a national framework for
the management of e-waste, like awareness, education and involve the whole community, starting pilot plans
on sorting and collection of electronic wastes, including take back plans and plans for repair recycling and
refurbishment, provision of a strong regulatory environment.
