A review of economic implications of waste management practices in Uganda
Abstract:This review investigated the economic dimensions of waste management in urban areas, with a focus on Uganda. Urbanization and population growth in Uganda have led to increased waste generation, presenting economic challenges. This review aimed to comprehensively evaluate the economic costs and benefits associated with waste management practices, ultimately contributing to sustainable urban development. The review was based on the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) theory, which posits that environmental degradation initially rises with economic development but declines as societies adopt eco-friendly practices, environmental deterioration decreases after initially increasing with economic progress. Concepts from urban and environmental economics guided the review's examination in an urban setting. Concepts from environmental and urban economics guided the review's study in an urban setting. Both quantitative and qualitative data were examined. As used in several earlier studies, the desktop research approach is used in this work to gather and analyse pertinent data from the body of current literature. The results showed that Uganda's ineffective waste management has serious financial repercussions, such as increased medical expenses, environmental damage, and lost recycling chances. Sustainable waste management options, on the other hand, demonstrated possible financial advantages that might support the expansion of the city's economy. Modernising waste management infrastructure, encouraging recycling and waste reduction programs, putting policies in place for sustainable waste management, increasing public awareness, and conducting ongoing research to track economic effects and guide policy changes were among the study's recommendations. To sum up, this review article helps inform policy decisions for sustainable urban development by offering insightful information about the economic elements of garbage management in Uganda.
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