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Developing a common framework for integrated solid waste management advances in Managua, Nicaragua.

Jane E Olley¹, Jeroen IJgosse², Victoria Rudin³

¹Independent consultant jane_olley@hotmail.com.

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Managua

Keywords:

Central America Managua Nicaragua Process flow analysis international cooperation multi-stakeholder platform strategic planning

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Urban Planning
Public Administration

Background:

The municipal solid waste management (MSWM) system in Managua, Nicaragua, was previously profiled in 2010.
International cooperation projects have recently aimed to enhance MSWM in Managua.
Previous MSWM assessments utilized a specific methodology for global city comparisons.

Purpose of the Study:

To update the profile of Managua's MSWM system.
To analyze the impact and sustainability of international cooperation projects on MSWM in Managua.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a strategic framework in guiding MSWM evolution.

Main Methods:

Application of the methodology from the 2010 UN-HABITAT publication 'Solid Waste Management in the World's Cities'.
Analysis of technical assistance and infrastructure investments.
Assessment of changes in the MSWM panorama and their sustainability.
Evaluation of a multi-stakeholder platform's role in coordinating efforts.

Main Results:

International cooperation projects have significantly altered Managua's MSWM landscape.
A UN-HABITAT project successfully unified separate MSWM efforts within a strategic framework.
A multi-stakeholder platform facilitated joint activities and ensured project coherence.
Long-term vision is crucial for MSWM advancement, but short-term administrative pressures pose a challenge.

Conclusions:

The strategic framework and multi-stakeholder platform approach, fostered by the UN-HABITAT project, have improved MSWM coordination in Managua.
This integrated approach demonstrates potential for replication in other urban contexts and sectors.
Sustained progress in MSWM requires balancing long-term strategic planning with the demands of short-term municipal administration.