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1 Nhemachena, Charles; Jonas, S.; Karuaihe, S. 2015. Understanding of the current practices, challenges and opportunities of the green economy in Limpopo Province [South Africa] Journal of Public Administration, 50(1):6-31.
Economic aspects ; Economic policy ; Poverty ; Unemployment ; Public education ; Sustainable development ; Environmental management ; Municipal governments ; Waste management ; Recycling ; Energy management ; Land management ; Transport ; Agriculture / South Africa / Limpopo Province
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H047187)
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The paper investigates the current practices of the green economy, and challenges and opportunities in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The paper is based on a baseline study designed to gather data from key informants in Limpopo provincial, district and local municipalities. Twenty-three key informants in the province were interviewed. Primary data collected from key informants was supplemented by secondary data from document reviews. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data on the current practices of green economy, and challenges and opportunities in the province. Findings from the study suggest that there is generally significant awareness of the green economy concept across the provincial district and local municipalities in Limpopo Province. However, there are gaps in terms of information gathering, storage and sharing on green economy activities in the district municipalities, provincial and national departments. The main barriers constraining the implementation of green economy initiatives in the municipalities include lack of information; shortage of workers with full knowledge on green economy; shortage of training programmes on green economy; and costs of implementation. The main recommendations from this research include the need to improve awareness of green economy activities across all levels in the province, especially with communities’ need for evidence-based research to demonstrate the potential of green economy activities that can contribute to job creation and poverty reduction; and training of officials on how the green economy can contribute to addressing developmental challenges such as service delivery, job creation, local economic development and poverty reduction.
2 Baker, L.; de Zeeuw, H. 2015. Urban food policies and programmes: an overview. In de Zeeuw, H.; Drechsel, Pay (Eds.). Cities and agriculture: developing resilient urban food systems. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan. pp.26-55.
Urbanization ; Food policy ; Food production ; Agricultural production ; Municipal governments ; Households ; Low income groups ; Farmers ; Public health
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H047255)
http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/Books/PDF/cities_and_agriculture-developing_resilient_urban_food_systems.pdf
http://www.ruaf.org/sites/default/files/2.%20Urban%20food%20policies.compressed.pdf
http://www.ruaf.org/sites/default/files/2.%20Urban%20food%20policies.compressed.pdf
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3 Cauchois, A. 2016. Measuring the invisible: exploiting the water-energy nexus to estimate private, urban groundwater draft. IWMI-Tata Water Policy Research Highlight, 5. 8p.
Urban areas ; Groundwater extraction ; Groundwater management ; Pumping ; Domestic consumption ; Domestic water ; Water requirements ; Tube wells ; Electricity ; Energy consumption ; Municipal governments ; Wells ; Income ; Households ; Policy making / India / Gujarat
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H047492)
http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/iwmi-tata/PDFs/iwmi-tata_water_policy_research_highlight-issue_05_2016.pdf
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4 Rodina, L.; Harris, L. M. 2016. Water services, lived citizenship, and notions of the state in marginalised urban spaces: the case of Khayelitsha, South Africa. Water Alternatives, 9(2):336-355. (Special issue: Water, Infrastructure and Political Rule).
Water supply ; Water availability ; Infrastructure ; Housing ; Sanitation ; Water scarcity ; Urban areas ; Nationality ; Equity ; Settlement ; Migration ; Political aspects ; Ecology ; Municipal governments ; Case studies / South Africa / Cape Town / Khayelitsha
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H047681)
http://www.water-alternatives.org/index.php/alldoc/articles/319-a9-2-9/file
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H047681.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H047681.pdf
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In this paper we argue that in South Africa the state is understood and narrated in multiple ways, notably differentiated by interactions with service provision infrastructure and the ongoing housing formalisation process. We trace various contested narratives of the state and of citizenship that emerge from interactions with urban water service infrastructures. In effect, the housing formalisation process rolls out through specific physical infrastructures, including, but not limited to, water services (pipes, taps, water meters). These infrastructures bring with them particular logics and expectations that contribute to a sense of enfranchisement and associated benefits to some residents, while others continue to experience inadequate services, and linked exclusions. More specifically, we learn that residents who have received newly built homes replacing shack dwellings in the process of formalisation more often narrate the state as legitimate, stemming from the government role as service provider. Somewhat surprisingly, these residents at times also suggest compliance with obligations and expectations for payment for water and responsible water consumption. In contrast, shack dwellers more often characterise the state as uncooperative and neglectful, accenting state failure to incorporate alternative views of what constitutes appropriate services. With an interest in political ecologies of the state and water services infrastructures, this paper traces the dynamic processes through which states and citizenship are mutually and relationally understood, and dynamically evolving. As such, the analysis offers insights for ongoing state-society negotiations in relation to changing infrastructure access in a transitioning democracy.
5 Humphreys, E.; Schwartz, K. 2018. In the shadow of the city: financing water infrastructure in small towns in Burkina Faso. Water Policy, 20(S1):69-83. (Special issue: Water Services in Small Towns - Experiences from the Global South). [doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/wp.2018.005]
Water resources development ; Public finance ; Water supply ; Infrastructure ; Towns ; Rural areas ; Water institutions ; Corporate culture ; Water user associations ; Municipal governments ; Central government ; Expenditure ; Projects ; Partnerships ; Donors ; Funding ; Case studies / Burkina Faso / Hounde / Komsilga / Banfora / Moussodougou
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048708)
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The abundant praise awarded for the development of the urban water services sector in Burkina Faso stands in stark contrast with the development of the rural water services sector. This article examines the funding of water infrastructure in four small villages in Burkina Faso. The article finds that public funding for water infrastructure for these municipalities is largely nonexistent. First of all, central government makes very little funding available for rural areas. Funding that is made available is then also prioritized for regions that already are relatively well covered. Secondly, the municipalities themselves also prioritize other sectors over the water sector for the investment of locally generated revenue. As a result, these municipalities rely on donor funding for developing water supply in their villages. This dependence not only leaves these municipalities vulnerable to shifts in donor funding but can also lead to inequalities as some municipalities are better at attracting donor funds than others. Some small towns are thus confronted with a double bias. First an urban bias in which the majority of public finance goes to urban centres. Second, by a donor-bias in which some towns are favoured for project implementation due to favourable site characteristics.
6 Hamer, N. G.; Lipile, L.; Lipile, M.; Molony, L.; Nzwana, X.; O’Keeffe, J.; Shackleton, S. E.; Weaver, M.; Palmer, C. G. 2018. Coping with water supply interruptions: can citizen voice in transdisciplinary research make a difference? Water International, 43(5):603-619. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2018.1497863]
Water supply ; Citizen participation ; Integrated management ; Water resources ; Water management ; Municipal governments ; Water governance ; Water availability ; Research projects ; User charges ; Social aspects / South Africa / Eastern Cape / Sundays River Valley / Makana
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048897)
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Despite explicit legal and policy commitments, many South African residents do not have reliable access to potable water. Resident dissatisfaction with municipal water service delivery is evidenced by frequent civil protests. We consider how gathering and understanding the lived experiences of citizens could influence official responses to water interruptions. We take a transdisciplinary, problem-focussed, research approach to the experience of, and responses to, water interruptions, reflecting on the limitations of research to effect change in the lived experience. As transdisciplinary research praxis increasingly seeks expression in social outcomes, it is vital to confront both opportunities and limitations.
7 Korah, P. I.; Nunbogu, A. M.; Akanbang, B. A. A. 2018. Spatio-temporal dynamics and livelihoods transformation in Wa, Ghana. Land Use Policy, 77:174-185. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.05.039]
Living standards ; Sustainability ; Urbanization ; Spatial planning ; Land use ; Land cover ; Satellite imagery ; Landsat ; Strategies ; Municipal governments ; Households ; Socioeconomic environment ; Periurban areas / Ghana / Wa Municipality
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048918)
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This paper examines how indigenous peri-urban households in Wa, one of the fastest growing towns in Ghana are adapting to the effects of physical transformation of their environment. By analysing Landsat satellite images and using social research methods, the paper discusses the nature and extent of urban growth, its impact on periurban livelihoods, and the coping strategies of peri-urban households. Findings show that urban land in Wa increased by 5.73 times—from 5.75 km2 in 1986 to 32.93 km2 in 2016 with an annual growth rate of 5.9%. This growth led to the conversion of agricultural lands into residential and other uses. As a result, many indigenous peri-urban households are abandoning agriculture in search for urban-based employment as a safety net. The study recommends partnership between local government and landowners to identify and protect high potential agricultural lands in Wa; modernisation of the land governance and management processes in view of the loss of cultural and spiritual values associated with land; prioritisation of physical and spatial planning at the district level; and equipping indigenous peri-urban households with skills to assist them create sustainable livelihoods to compensate for the loss of their agriculture lands.
8 Jayathilake, Nilanthi; Aheeyar, Mohamed; Drechsel, Pay; Bucatariu, C. 2023. Quantitative analysis of food waste from wholesale to households in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Rome, Italy: FAO; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 43p. [doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7810en]
Food waste ; Wholesale markets ; Households ; Quantitative analysis ; Waste management ; Food service ; Food losses ; Waste reduction ; Urban wastes ; Solid wastes ; Waste collection ; Landfills ; Recycling ; Policies ; Strategies ; Feeds ; Local authorities ; Municipal governments ; Social impact ; Environmental impact ; Sustainable Development Goals ; Case studies / Sri Lanka / Western Province / Colombo / Karadiyana / Kerawalapitiya / Kaduwela
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052087)
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Currently, in Sri Lanka, strategies to address FW prevention and reduction are being considered by different state and non-state stakeholders. However, in the current scenario, solutions for FW are mostly addressing (bio-)waste management.
Quantifying FW is of paramount importance in understanding the magnitude and socio-economic as well as environmental impacts of the problem. A good understanding of the availability and quality of FW data is a prerequisite for tracking progress on reduction targets, analyzing environmental impacts, and exploring mitigation strategies for FLW (Xue et al., 2019). FW quantification aims at creating a robust evidence base for developing strategies, action plans, and policies towards FW prevention, reduction, and management as well as guide prioritization of actions, evaluation of solutions, and monitoring progress (CEC, 2019).
Quantifying FW is of paramount importance in understanding the magnitude and socio-economic as well as environmental impacts of the problem. A good understanding of the availability and quality of FW data is a prerequisite for tracking progress on reduction targets, analyzing environmental impacts, and exploring mitigation strategies for FLW (Xue et al., 2019). FW quantification aims at creating a robust evidence base for developing strategies, action plans, and policies towards FW prevention, reduction, and management as well as guide prioritization of actions, evaluation of solutions, and monitoring progress (CEC, 2019).
9 Darteh, Bertha; Cofie, Olufunke; Nikiema, Josiane; Mapedza, Everisto; Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Okem, Andrew Emmanuel. 2023. Response to COVID-19: building resilience through water and wastewater management in Ghana. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 13(10):811-824. [doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2023.112]
COVID-19 ; Water, sanitation and hygiene ; Wastewater ; Waste management ; Water management ; Resilience ; Pandemics ; Municipal governments ; State intervention ; Gender ; Social inclusion ; Women ; Private sector ; Investment ; Circular economy ; Business models ; Policies ; Institutions ; Stakeholders ; Households ; Risk ; Sustainability ; Case studies / Ghana / Ayawaso East Municipality
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052250)
https://iwaponline.com/washdev/article-pdf/13/10/811/1312423/washdev0130811.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052250.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052250.pdf
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This study assessed the effects of COVID-19 on Ghana’s WASH system. It focused on low-income households and WASH sector stakeholders using Ayawaso East Municipality as a case study to document lessons from the pandemic’s impact on the WASH sector. We used the water and sanitation system approach to understand the effects of COVID-19 mitigation measures on the WASH system. Data were collected through surveys, stakeholder engagements, and document analysis. We found that the government’s WASH response increased hygiene practices, solid and liquid waste generation, and water consumption. Sanitation service providers experienced reduced demands for their services, lost clients, and increased operational expenditure. The pandemic’s impact is gendered, with women and girls experiencing a greater burden. We argue that responses to the pandemic highlight the need and opportunities for sustainable management of sanitation waste through integrated, circular economy business models, turning waste into valuable resources. Responses to COVID-19 in the WASH system are multisectoral because of its interconnected nature, highlighting the need to integrate sectors beyond water and sanitation. This requires improved institutional structures, policies, investment, and professionalising service providers.
10 Fernando, S. J.; Zutshi, A. 2023. Municipal solid waste management in developing economies: a way forward. Cleaner Waste Systems, 5:100103. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clwas.2023.100103]
Solid wastes ; Waste management ; Waste treatment ; Municipal governments ; Local government ; Urban wastes ; Recycling ; Institutions ; Developing countries ; Sustainable Development Goals ; Towns ; Landscape ; Households ; Dumping ; Economic aspects ; Economic impact
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052258)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772912523000295/pdfft?md5=f1d86ad6456acdfd9e19ed0b987981fb&pid=1-s2.0-S2772912523000295-main.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052258.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052258.pdf
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This conceptual paper identifies how municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is currently being practiced in developing economies from an institutional perspective. Semi-systematic review of 934 peer-reviewed journal articles extracted from the Web of Science database is used as the foundation for this paper. The findings affirm that the current MSWM practices of most developing economies are either ineffective, inefficient, or limited. Hence, they are contributing to environmental, social, and economic negative impacts that can impede sustainable development. Though the literature highlights several remedies that could curtail the negative impacts of current MSWM practices, most developing economies are yet to engage with these due to numerous constraints. Special emphasis is on administrative constraints (or the norms, expectations, and requirements within the specific institutional field where MSWM is practiced in developing economies) that prevents adoption of new MSWM practices in developing economies. In this context, social movements can play a critical role in improving current MSWM practices. This paper makes recommendations for a way forward in which social movements could act as institutional entrepreneurs to change the norms, expectations, and requirements of the institutional field for a sustainable MSWM in developing economies.
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