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Stakeholder-based SWOT analysis for successful municipal solid waste management in Lucknow, India
P K Srivastava1, K Kulshreshtha, C S Mohanty
1Eco-Education Division, National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, India. pankaj_riu@yahoo.com
Waste Management (New York, N.Y.)
|June 1, 2005
Summary
Community participation is crucial for effective municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in Lucknow, India. A SWOT analysis identified strategies to leverage both community and municipal resources for improved MSWM services.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Public Administration
Background:
- Lucknow, a major North Indian metropolis, faces significant challenges in municipal solid waste management (MSWM).
- The municipal corporation's resources are limited in providing adequate MSWM services without external support.
- Community involvement is essential for sustainable waste management solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the current state of MSWM in Lucknow using a qualitative approach.
- To identify strategies for improving MSWM through community participation.
- To develop action plans by integrating community and municipal resources.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative investigation was conducted as a case study in Lucknow.
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis was employed.
- Stakeholder-based analysis focused on community and municipal corporation collaboration.
Main Results:
- The study highlighted the necessity of community participation due to resource limitations of the municipal corporation.
- SWOT analysis provided a framework for strategic action planning.
- The research facilitated a participatory approach, enhancing collaboration between the community and the municipal corporation.
Conclusions:
- Concrete strategic action plans were developed for both the community and municipal corporation.
- The findings emphasize converting weaknesses into strengths and threats into opportunities for community-based MSWM.
- Effective MSWM in Lucknow requires a synergistic approach combining municipal and community efforts.