ABSTRACT
This Study assessed the contribution of local government authorities in the provision
of education on solid waste management. Viwandani ward and Majengo ward of
Dodoma Municipal Council were taken as a Case Study. The objectives of the study
were: to determine the contribution of Dodoma Municipal Council in the provision
of education on solid waste management, to examine the means used by the Dodoma
Municipal Council in educating the public on solid waste management, to identify
challenges facing Dodoma Municipal Council in providing education on solid waste
management, and to identify measures used by Dodoma Municipal Council to
address challenges in provision of education on solid waste management. The total
sample size was 115 respondents. The study used primary and secondary data which
were collected through questionnaire, interview and documentary review. In general,
the study found that the contribution of Dodoma Municipal Council in the provision
of education on solid waste management is moderate. The study found a number of
shortfall including; lack of disposal equipment, poor disposal method, lack of
awareness of laws and policies on solid waste management, the careless behavior of
the household members is another major challenge for controlling solid waste at the
household level, cost sharing revealed as a challenge hindering households to
facilitate the collection of the solid waste in their area. Despite of the challenges, this
study recommends that education and awareness campaigns on solid waste
management need to be intensified and promoted at all levels of actors in the SWM
system.
Solid waste management training aids, solid waste management experts, regular
training schedule and enough budgets; is better to be adhered to enhance the
provision of education on solid waste management. Moreover corporate spirit
among all SWM Stake holders is Vital.
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Ng’wiza, A (2021). Assessment Of The Contribution Of Local Government Authorities In The Provision Of Education On Solid Waste Management: A Case Study Of Dodoma Municipal Council. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-the-contribution-of-local-government-authorities-in-the-provision-of-education-on-solid-waste-management-a-case-study-of-dodoma-municipal-council
Ng’wiza, Amos "Assessment Of The Contribution Of Local Government Authorities In The Provision Of Education On Solid Waste Management: A Case Study Of Dodoma Municipal Council" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-the-contribution-of-local-government-authorities-in-the-provision-of-education-on-solid-waste-management-a-case-study-of-dodoma-municipal-council. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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Ng’wiza, Amos . "Assessment Of The Contribution Of Local Government Authorities In The Provision Of Education On Solid Waste Management: A Case Study Of Dodoma Municipal Council" Afribary (2021). Accessed December 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-the-contribution-of-local-government-authorities-in-the-provision-of-education-on-solid-waste-management-a-case-study-of-dodoma-municipal-council