Waste Management. Socio-Economic Factors affecting Solid Waste Management in Ethiopia

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgement
• Acronym/Abbreviation
• Table of Content
• List of Tables
• List of figure
• Abstract.
• Chapter One
  • Introduction........
  • Background of the study
  • Statement of the problem.
  • Objectives of the Study.
    • General objective.
    • Specific objective............
  • Significance of the Study.
  • Limitations of the Study.
  • Scope of the Study..
• Chapter Two............
  • Review of Literature
  • Definition and concept of solid waste..
  • Types and sources of solid wastes.
    • Types of solid waste
    • Sources of Solid Waste
  • Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries.......
  • Solid Waste Management in Ethiopia...
  • Solid Waste Management Actors.
    • The Municipality..
    • The Private Sector.
    • Community
  • Solid Waste Management Problems in Ethiopia..
  • Types of Solid waste Management system.

Objectives and Key Themes

This research project aims to investigate the socio-economic factors that affect solid waste management practices in Zenzeli Kebele, Bahir Dar Zuria Woreda, Ethiopia. The study explores the challenges and opportunities associated with solid waste management in a developing country context.

• Socio-economic factors influencing solid waste management practices.
• Challenges faced by communities in managing solid waste.
• Impact of solid waste management on the environment and public health.
• Potential solutions and strategies for improving solid waste management.
• Role of community participation in solid waste management.

Chapter Summaries

Chapter One provides an introduction to the study, outlining the background, problem statement, objectives, significance, limitations, and scope of the research. The chapter sets the stage for the investigation by providing contextual information about solid waste management in Ethiopia.

Chapter Two delves into a comprehensive review of literature on solid waste management. The chapter explores the definition and concept of solid waste, types and sources of solid waste, solid waste management in developing countries, and the challenges and issues associated with solid waste management in Ethiopia.

Keywords

The key terms and concepts explored in this research project include solid waste management, socio-economic factors, environmental impact, public health, community participation, developing countries, Ethiopia, and sustainable development.