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The quality of solid waste management (SWM) services is heavily dictated by a range of factors inherent in good Governance. The visible cleanliness of a city is just one parameter that we use when deciding on a place to live, stay, set up business and invest. It is a sign of a healthy functioning city, a place where corruption does not stifle opportunity, an indicator of a degree of care being taken by Government to promote a healthy living environment for citizens.
This paper summarises key experiences from the on-going reform process of the SWM service sector in Nigeria’s Enugu and Benue States. Drawn from work sponsored by the UK DFID State and Local Government Programme, the paper highlights some experiences which may be useful for those similarly interested in improving the quality of SWM services in sub-Saharan African cities and towns. The paper discusses a potentially new ‘micro-licensing’ model for SWM service provision, offers insight on critical institutional and legal reform issues, and emphasizes the importance of community participation and public awareness.
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