The implementation of a waste regulatory framework in the City of Johannesburg
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2017
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Simelane, Raphael kanti
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Abstract
High volumes of illegally dumped waste and littering in the City of
Johannesburg have legal, socio-economic and environmental implications
and are also an indicator of ineffective waste regulatory framework
implementation. Inadequate waste regulation enforcement suggests poor
waste governance that impacts negatively on urban management. This
research sought to identify the underlying reasons for this, drawing on data
obtained from documents and interviews with representatives of the City of
Johannesburg and members of the community.
The findings revealed four broad themes that should be considered for
effective implementation of the waste regulatory framework: the waste
governance model, waste regulation measures, leadership in waste
management, and public value for waste services. Factors that contributed
to ineffective implementation included lack of leadership to drive waste
policy and plans, waste governance characterised by poor relations
amongst actors, lack of solidarity, lack of trust and reciprocity, lack of mutual
support and shared sense of purpose, inadequate intellectual capital
required for effective waste policy implementation, and limited power to
mobilize both financial and tangible resources to fulfil the waste policy
mandate and obligation.
The high volume of illegally dumped waste throughout the City as well as
high levels of littering reflect weaknesses in urban management and
governance of the City. This discourages potential investors that are
critically needed to promote growth, since the cleanliness of a City and the
effectiveness of its solid waste management system are used as a proxy
indicator of good governance.
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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and
Management, University of the Witwatersrand in 50% fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of Master of Management (in the field of
Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation)
May 2017
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Simelane, Raphael Kanti (2017) The implementation of the waste regulatory framework in the City of Johannesburg, , University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, <http://hdl.handle.net/10539/26095>