Livelihood impacts of solid waste management in informal settlements of Windhoek, Namibia.

2014

Master thesis development management- University of Agder, 2014 Solid waste management (SWM) is a growing global concern, especially in urban areas and even more so in urban areas of developing countries. Informal settlement areas, slums, face grave challenges of inadequate municipal service delivery. The impact of solid waste management is related to impacts caused by lacking water and sanitation, through the common issue of public health. Service delivery varies among the residents within a city, and reflects the historical background and the current priorities of the municipality. Livelihood opportunities in the informal settlements are shaped by the organisation of urban space, setting …