The Bujumbura City Facing the Challenges of Household Solid Waste Management: Contribution to the Anthropology of Development
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The paper studies the challenges of household solid waste management in Bujumbura, Burundi, using a qualitative and anthropological approach. It identifies obstacles including rapid urban growth, financial constraints, and lack of public awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and cultural attitudes. The study collected data from eight waste management organizations and through field observation. It concludes that sustainable waste management requires environmental education and changes in human behaviour.
Source: Open Journal of Social Sciences
Authors: Emmanuel Ngabirano, Jean Nke Ndih, Patrice Bigumandondera, Jean Bosco Manirambona, Venerand Nsengiyumva
Institutions: Université du Burundi, UCLouvain, KU Leuven
Language: English
Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412764865