Public Officials and Waste Management in Mogadishu Somalia

ABSTRACT

 The study focused on the public officials and waste management in Mogadishu Somalia. The study objectively thought to; examine the role of public officials in controlling of waste in Mogadishu Somalia, to identify the factors hindering responsible officials from attaining sustainable waste management systems and to suggest strategies to improve sustainable waste management in ways that are environmentally responsible, socially accountable and economically. The study used correlation research design. Correlation was used to determine of whether or not and to what extent and association exits between two or more pairs and quantifiable variables, to collect data from two quantifiable variables from the same group of Subjects and then compare how they vary. A questionnaire, with the responses to the questions as the elements; or a paper’s bibliography, with each cited author as the focus of the analysis. A sample of 133 respondents was selected, using purposive sampling and simple random data was analysed using the computer software package called SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Scientist), to generate tables and figures.The findings of the study were that public officials ensured that waste management is in line with governance practices, public officials ensure that facilities such as skip cans are within reach of the people, Public officials remain focused and responsive to the real aspirations and needs of citizens as far as waste collection and management is concerned. The study concluded that the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste in Mogadishu Somalia are the responsibility of district and its agents or appointed private collectors. Also due to the absence of effective implementation of urban planning in Mogadishu Somalia, there is need to place emphasis on the enforcement of urban planning laws and regulations such that the identified waste management problems, can then be minimized or avoided. The study recommended that there is need to revise the solid waste ordnance including practical elements and arrangements towards imposition of solid waste fees and its collection to effectively manage solid waste in the areas. The district should carryout massive sensitization of the local community on proper solid waste management from household level on issues such as solid waste avoidance, shorting, reduction and reuse. The district authority should integrate, recognize and support income generation activities as part of the district solid waste management strategy to effectively manage the problem of solid waste in the area.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i

APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... ii

DEDICATION...............................................................................................................................iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................................................... iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................ v

ABSTRACT................................................................................................................................... ix

CHAPTER ONE ........................................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1

1.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1

1.1.2 Theoretical perspectives......................................................................................................... 2

1.1.3 Conceptual perspective .......................................................................................................... 2

1.1.4 Contextual perspective........................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Statement of problem................................................................................................................ 5

1.3 Objectives of the study.............................................................................................................. 6

1.3.1 General objective ................................................................................................................... 6

1.7 Scope of the study..................................................................................................................... 7

1.7.1 Geographical scope:............................................................................................................... 7

1.7.2 Content Scope ........................................................................................................................ 7

1.7.3 Time Scope ............................................................................................................................ 7

1.8 Definition of key terms............................................................................................................. 8

1.9 Significant of the Study ............................................................................................................ 8

CHAPTER TWO .......................................................................................................................... 9

LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................................................... 9

2.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Conceptual framework.............................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Literature Review.................................................................................................................... 10

2.2.1 Role of public officials in the management of waste........................................................... 10

2.2.2 Factors hindering public officials from attaining sustainable waste management systems. 20

2.2.3 Strategies to improve sustainable waste management in ways that are environmentally responsible, socially accountable and economically ...................... 32

2.3 Gaps in the Literature.............................................................................................................. 41

CHAPTER THREE.................................................................................................................... 42

METHODOLOGY ....................................................................................................................... 42

3.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 42

3.1 Research Design...................................................................................................................... 42

3.2 Target population.................................................................................................................... 42

3.3 Sample Size............................................................................................................................. 43

3.4 Sampling Procedure ................................................................................................................ 44

3.5 Data Collection sources .......................................................................................................... 44

3.6 Data Ccollections Instruments................................................................................................ 45

3.6. 1 Questionnaires..................................................................................................................... 45

3.6.2 Interview guide .................................................................................................................... 45

3.7 Research procedure................................................................................................................. 45

3.7 Validity and Reliability of Instruments................................................................................... 45

3.7.1 Validity ................................................................................................................................ 45

3.7.2 Reliability............................................................................................................................. 46

3.8 Data analysis........................................................................................................................... 47

3.8.1 Quantitative data analysis.................................................................................................... 47

3.8.2 Qualitative data analysis...................................................................................................... 47

3.9 Measurement of variables....................................................................................................... 48

3.10 Ethical Considerations.......................................................................................................... 48

CHAPTER FOUR....................................................................................................................... 50

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION .......................................... 50

4.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 50

4.1 Response Rate......................................................................................................................... 50

4.2 Demographic characteristic .................................................................................................... 51

4.3 Section (b): Role of public officials in management of waste in Mogadishu Somalia .......... 54

Interpretation Guide ...................................................................................................................... 55

4.4 Section (c): Factors hindering responsible officials from attaining sustainable waste management systems.............................. 58

Interpretation guide....................................................................................................................... 59

4.5 Section (d): Suggest strategies to improve sustainable waste management in ways that are environmentally responsible, socially accountable and economically. ........................................ 63

4.6 Pearson Correlations............................................................................................................... 68

CHAPTER FIVE ........................................................................................................................ 69

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................................................. 69

5.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 69

5.1 Summary and Discussions of the findings.............................................................................. 69

5.1.1 Role of public officials in management of waste in Mogadishu Somalia ........................... 70

5.1.2 Factors hindering responsible officials from attaining sustainable waste management systems..................................... 71

5.1.3 Strategies to improve sustainable waste management in ways that are environmentally responsible, socially accountable and economically........... 72

5.2 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 74

5.2.1 Role of public officials in controlling of waste in Mogadishu Somalia .............................. 74

5.2.2 Factors hindering responsible officials from attaining sustainable waste management systems.................................................... 75

5.2.3 Strategies to improve sustainable waste management in ways that are environmentally responsible, socially accountable and economically............. 75

5.3.1 Role of public officials in controlling of waste in Mogadishu Somalia .............................. 76

5.3.2 Factors hindering responsible officials from attaining sustainable waste management systems......................................................77

5.3.3 Strategies to improve sustainable waste management in ways that are environmentally responsible, socially accountable and economically.................... 77

5.4 Area for further research......................................................................................................... 78

REFERENCES............................................................................................................................ 79

APPENDIX I SELF-ADMINISTERED QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE RESPONDENTS IN

MOGADISHU SOMALIA........................................................................................................... 83

APPENDIX 11 INTERVIEW FOR THE KEY INFORMANTS............................................... 87

APPENDIX III: SAMPLE SIZE .................................................................................................. 88

APPENDIX 1V A MAP SHOWING MOGADISHU CITY SOMALIA .................................. 89