For years, Ade, a local community leader in Lagos, has been working tirelessly to build support for waste collection and read more Waste management interventions funding: Commercial goal or behaviour change focus?
The text explores the debate surrounding the funding and focus of waste management interventions, particularly in rapidly growing urban centers like Lagos, Nigeria.
The central conceptual idea is: while commercial goals (like profit-driven engagement by corporations) play a significant role in waste management due to government limitations, the long-term sustainability of these efforts hinges on a balance between commercial interests and behavior change within communities.
The author highlights the importance of understanding local needs and values, advocating for community-centered objectives that go beyond generating pure revenue. Striking this balance requires adequate funding for both approaches, ensuring that both commercial incentives and community empowerment contribute to a sustainable waste management future.
The text explores the debate surrounding the funding and focus of waste management interventions, particularly in rapidly growing urban centers like Lagos, Nigeria. The central conceptual idea is: while commercial goals (like profit-driven engagement by corporations) play a significant role in waste management due to government limitations, the long-term sustainability of these efforts hinges on a balance between commercial interests and behavior change within communities. The author highlights the importance of understanding local needs and values, advocating for community-centered objectives that go beyond generating pure revenue. Striking this balance requires adequate funding for both approaches, ensuring that both commercial incentives and community empowerment contribute to a sustainable waste management future.
