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1 Sinnathamby, V.; Paul, Johannes G.; Dasanayaka, S. W. S. B.; Gunawardena, S. H. P.; Fernando, Sudarshana. 2016. Factors affecting sustainability of municipal solid waste composting projects in Sri Lanka. In University of Moratuwa. Department of Management of Technology. Conference Proceedings of International Conference in Technology Management. Moratuwa, Sri Lanka: University of Moratuwa. Department of Management of Technology. pp.98-103.
Waste management ; Waste treatment ; Urban wastes ; Solid wastes ; Organic wastes ; Composting ; Sustainability ; Value chain ; Developing countries ; Organic fertilizers ; Resource recovery ; Capacity building ; Stakeholders ; Private sector ; Public sector ; Partnerships ; Food production / Sri Lanka / Moratuwa
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H047940)
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https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H047940.pdf
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During the past decades, many composting projects have been implemented with the assistance from various donor agencies to address the municipal solid waste (MSW) problem in developing countries, especially in urban areas. However, very few of these projects are sustainable and many were reported as failures, some even closed down and most ofexisting operations rely on heavy subsidies from the Government, foreign funding sources and Local Authorities (LAs). To enhance solid waste management (SWM) an initiative called "Pilisaru" project started in 2008 lead by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) to develop the infrastructures of LAs for a better S WM system mainly focllsing on composting as an efficient low cost option for treatment of the organic waste fraction. However, the initial assessment of this initiative encountered many issues. Therefore, this study was proposed to identifY main lactors that affect the sustainability of municipal compost plants. The methods used to obtain data for this research comprise, sample survey that involved five selected compost plants operating under LAs in Sri Lanka; a specific lield survey that observed waste segregation activities: and a cl ients perception survey conducted in a super market in Colombo that aimed to assess customers perspective 011 buying and use ofcompost based I"bod products. To supplement the findings ofthese investigations, a complementary literature revie\\ and selected expert interviews were carried out with representative stakeholders. The research findings indicate that most of LAs do not have the needed expertise to design, implement and manage an integrated S WM system that allows efticient operation of compost plants according to recognized standards. Furthermore, it appears that 1110st ofthe compost plants do not manage it full-cost recovery of their O&M cost with the main issues that users are not charged for the provided waste management services and .produced compost can not be marketed successfully, Besides, from the perspective of sustainable operation, need and provision offuture investment is unclear, especially for replacement to maintain an effective operation level. To overcome the emerging weaknesses of the Pilisaru project, it is recommended to provide a continuous capacity building programme for the LAs and involved stakeholders, supported by public awareness programs, especially lor enhanced waste segregation, marketing promotion for compost products as well as technical and financial assistance for relevant stakeholders that need support to perform their tasks in the SW value chain. Furthermore, it is envisioned to revisit the provided SWM policies and to add regulations that built on insights from best SWM practices in Sri Lanka but also from applicable international experiences from other developing countries. This should also include the production of quality compost that meets the fertilizer demands from an agriculture perspective. Lastly, the enhancement of waste segregation practices and involvement of the private sector should be addressed in order to strengthen operations and business performance through enhanced public participation and Private-Public-Partnerships (PPP).
2 Thomas, R. J.; Reed, M.; Clifton, K.; Appadurai, A. N.; Mills, A. J.; Zucca, C.; Kodsi, E.; Sircely, J.; Haddad, F.; von Hagen, C.; Mapedza, Everisto; Wolderegay, K.; Shalander, K.; Bellon, M.; Le, Q. B.; Mabikke, S.; Alexander, S.; Leu, S.; Schlingloff, S.; Lala-Pritchard, T.; Mares, V.; Quiroz, R. 2017. Scaling up sustainable land management and restoration of degraded land. Bonn, Germany: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. 25p. (Global Land Outlook Working Paper)
Sustainable development ; Land management ; Land degradation ; Stakeholders ; Agroforestry ; Capacity building ; Policy making ; Private sector ; Incentives ; Farmers ; Communities ; Farmland ; Landscape ; Economic aspects ; Value chain ; Cost effectiveness analysis ; Highlands ; Biodiversity ; Case studies / Morocco / India / Ethiopia / South Africa / Rajastha
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048257)
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https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H048257.pdf
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With current rates of land degradation reaching ten to twelve million ha per year, there is an urgent need to scale up and out successful, profitable and resource-efficient sustainable land management practices to maintain the health and resilience of the land that humans depend on. As much as 500 million out of two billion ha of degraded land, mainly in developing countries, have restoration potential, offering an immediate target for restoration and rehabilitation initiatives.1 In the past, piecemeal approaches to achieving sustainable land management have had limited impact. To achieve the ambitious goals of alleviating poverty, securing food and water supplies, and protecting the natural resource base, we need to recognize the inter-connectedness of the factors driving land degradation, so that solutions can be taken to scale, transforming management practices for millions of land users. An analysis of the critical barriers and incentives to achieve scaling up suggests that the most appropriate options should be selected through the involvement of stakeholders at all levels, from local to national and international. New incentives for land managers as well as the public and private sectors are required to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.
3 Stein, C.; Barron, Jennie. 2017. Mapping actors along value chains: integrating visual network research and participatory statistics into value chain analysis. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). 24p. (WLE Research for Development (R4D) Learning Series 5) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2017.216]
Value chain ; Supply chain ; Mapping ; Participatory approaches ; Statistical data ; Social aspects ; Cost analysis ; Communities ; Markets ; Production structure ; Agricultural production ; Agricultural trade ; Relationships ; Livestock ; Surveys ; Case studies / Burkina Faso
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H048396)
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This report outlines a participatory approach for mapping actors along value chains. The methodology provides novel ideas on how to combine value chain analysis with participatory statistics and visual network research approaches, to generate valuable insights about complex value chains together with local stakeholders in a cost effective way. A framework is introduced, which provides a canvas for mapping actors onto different analytical dimensions relevant in value chain analysis. After outlining some of the conceptual foundations and the methodological approach, a sequence of steps for mapping actors and their relationships is described. The experience from a case study is used to illustrate the steps involved. The case study is on fodder value chains in the Sahelian agro-ecological zone of Burkina Faso, but the mapping approach can be adapted to a range of contexts.
4 Soni, R.; Mathai, W.; Davis, L.; Njenga, M. 2018. Women in energy: perspectives on engaging women across the energy value chain: the case of wPOWER. In Njenga, M.; Mendum, R. (Eds.). Recovering bioenergy in Sub-Saharan Africa: gender dimensions, lessons and challenges. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). pp.59-67. (Resource Recovery and Reuse: Special Issue)
Energy generation ; Gender ; Role of women ; Value chain ; Cooking ; Household consumption ; Charcoal ; Partnerships ; Entrepreneurship ; Renewable energy ; Best practices ; Advocacy ; Training ; Communities ; Case studies
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H049007)
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5 Lazurko, Anita; Drechsel, Pay; Hanjra, M. A. 2018. Financing resource recovery and reuse in developing and emerging economies: enabling environment, financing sources and cost recovery. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 39p. (Resource Recovery and Reuse Series 11) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2018.220]
Resource recovery ; Resource management ; Water reuse ; Economic development ; Financing ; Cost recovery ; Investment ; Incentives ; Market economies ; Credit policies ; Developing countries ; Development policies ; Regulations ; Stakeholders ; Funding ; Loans ; Grants ; Agreements ; Risk management ; Public-private cooperation ; Partnerships ; Value chain ; Carbon markets ; Payment for ecosystem services ; State intervention ; Cost benefit analysis ; Environmental management ; Waste management ; Water management ; Equity ; Communities ; Energy recovery
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H049025)
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Resource recovery and reuse (RRR) of domestic and agro-industrial waste has the potential to contribute to a number of financial, socioeconomic and environmental benefits. However, despite these benefits and an increasing political will, there remain significant barriers to build the required up-front capital which is discouraging private sector engagement. A systematic analysis and understanding of the enabling environment, public and private funding sources, risk-sharing mechanisms and pathways for cost recovery can help to identify opportunities to improve the viability of RRR solutions. This report looks at regulations and policies that remove disincentives for RRR, public and private funding sources for capital and operational costs, risk mitigation options through blending and structuring finance, and options for operational cost recovery.
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