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This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the current waste management situation in Kathmandu Valley and evaluates the process and impact of implementing a Public-private partnership with the Nepwaste company. It explores the complex challenges faced by the project and its repercussions on the existing Solid Waste Management (SWM) system. The study is structured into two main sections: a review of the current state of waste management and its recent evolution, followed by an in-depth exploration of the Nepwaste project and its implementation challenges. Despite its initiation in 2009, the project remains incomplete, with various challenges impeding its progress.
The findings reveal a complex system of command, inefficient communication, and limited collaboration among stakeholders, frequent changes in project leadership, and a constant lack of transparency and public involvement in the process. The research also underlines the significant role of bureaucratic issues, unclear and shifting legal framework, and lack of dedicated entities in prolonging the project's implementation.
The current SWM system in Kathmandu is inadequate and stagnated because of the Nepwaste project. The expectation of the project's completion has led to reduced investments in the sector, causing injustice to the most affected populations, such as the urban poor and residents of Sisdol. The situation in Kathmandu Valley is particularly intriguing due to the complexity and multitude of actors involved, as well as the ambiguity surrounding the legal status of the sector. Local authorities, namely municipalities, are legally accountable for SWM. However, most of daily waste collection is carried out by private enterprises.
This research concludes that effective decision-making, a clear legal framework, and increased collaboration between stakeholders are imperative for successful and sustainable waste management solutions. The Nepwaste project holds potential for significant improvements; however, its eventual success depends on addressing these systemic issues. Future research should aim to provide more comprehensive data through diverse sources, monitor the project's progress and implementation, and evaluate its impact on the local communities. |
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