| Author | Ke Vongwattana |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. UE-00-03 |
| Subject(s) | Refuse and refuse disposal--Management--Cambodia--Phnom Penh
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. UE-00-03 |
| Abstract | In Phnom Penh, the rapid urbanizing process and flow of migration from rural areas have
caused rapid population growth, which in tum, has been contributing to an increase of a
host of urban environmental problems. The quality of environment is a matter of growing
concern. The one of these problems is associated with solid waste disposal. In the present,
solid waste disposal has become the most serious problem in Phnom Penh.
The purpose of this study is to reviews the waste collection and disposal in Phnom Penh,
study the present disposal practice of households, hotels and restaurants, especially to find
out the factors that determine the low participation of those actors in solid waste disposal
management.
The study was found that there are many factors determining the low participation of local
communities. The factors include social and economic condition of the city, insufficiency
of solid waste collection system, insufficiency of information and environmental education
programs, lack of coordination among concerned organizations, lack incentives to do waste
separation and participate in environmental programs.
Therefore, in order to encourage active community participation in solid waste disposal
management, all constraints encountered need to be urgently improved. Public and private
partnership, privatization and action plans have to be considered. This study recommends a
strategy and way to increase community participation by strengthening and improving the
constraints founded. |
| Year | 2001 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. UE-00-03 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Urban Environmental and Management (UE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Zimmermann, Willi; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Earth, Barbara;Swierczek, Fredric William; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Canadian International Development Agency/Canadian
University Consortium (CIDA-CUC); |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2001 |