Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas

Solid waste management in rural areas is a key issue in developing and transitioning countries due to the lack of proper waste management facilities and services. This book is intended to equip technical waste management professionals with a basic understanding of the concept of institutions required to inform a holistic approach to the task of institutional development in the sanitation sector, and to make them appreciate how institutional issues affect sustainability in all of its dimensions. A comprehensive reference tool for academics, various professionals, the members of civil society, and national and local authorities.