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Waste management in cities is influenced by the rapid increase in population due to rural-urban migration and a growing middle class. This is an increasing challenge in many African countries leading to great environmental hazards. Many cities are yet to prioritise waste management and decarbonisation because public funds are geared towards the elimination of poverty, job creation, education, and health for citizens. Governments should protect the environment as a priority to protect its citizens’ general health. This chapter focuses on recycling as a pathway to decarbonisation, available flexible strategies and financial incentives and the different waste management practices in African cities. The chapter concludes that strong legislation should be implemented at the national and municipality levels. Public-private participation is key to improving waste management in develo** countries.
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Muniafu, L., Mutiso, N. (2022). Contextualising Waste Management Operations Towards Low-Carbon African Cities. In: Azubuike, S.I., Asekomeh, A., Gershon, O. (eds) Decarbonisation Pathways for African Cities. Palgrave Studies in Climate Resilient Societies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14006-8_3
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