Geography and Regional Planning Research Papers/Topics

Conflict Resolution Strategies On Community-Driven Projects In Private And Public Housing Estates In Lagos State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT This study examined the cause of conflict and resolution strategies employed in the management of community-driven projects (CDPs) in selected public and private estates in Lagos State. Primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire, in-depth interviews with key informants and personal observation. A structured questionnaire was randomly administered to 25% of landlords/heads of households in both the Lagos State Development and P...

Solid Waste Collection And Management Practices Among Community Residents In Varying Population Density Areas In Ibadan, South West Nigeria

Abstract This paper presents the results of a study conducted in four socio-economic (three urban low-, medium- and high-density residential communities and one rural) areas of Ibadan. The study assessed the amount and nature of solid waste generated, the level and benefits of community participation in source separation and recycling potential and the factors responsible for poor solid waste management in the city. The study is cross sectional in design involving 153 households. A questionna...

Application of Geographic Information Systems to Management of Municipal Solid Waste Depots in Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State

Abstract The nature of socio-economic transactions taking place in Lagos Island every day makes solid waste management challenges more acute. These transactions generate large volume of waste which has become an environmental challenge because of poor refuse management strategies which do not match the rate of refuse generation. This study examines the underlying factors militating against efficient control of solid waste collection in Lagos Island by applying geographic information systems a...