Avoiding the Urban Waste Management Mess, Lessons for Emerging Cities: The Case of Ho Municipality, Volta Region, Ghana
Abstract
This paper investigates the driving forces of waste management lapses in the Ho municipality of Ghana, and proposes solutions that would help the municipality avoid future waste management crisis. Methods used for the study include analysis of questionnaire data and field observations. Results of the study show demographic factors, logistical challenges, and human resource management weaknesses as the prime causes of unmanaged waste problems in the municipality.
Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/jges.v4n1a1
Abstract
This paper investigates the driving forces of waste management lapses in the Ho municipality of Ghana, and proposes solutions that would help the municipality avoid future waste management crisis. Methods used for the study include analysis of questionnaire data and field observations. Results of the study show demographic factors, logistical challenges, and human resource management weaknesses as the prime causes of unmanaged waste problems in the municipality.
Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/jges.v4n1a1
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