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Waste Collection Governance in Bosaso: Service Delivery, Accountability, and Community Participation

  • Waste collection in Bosaso has improved in recent years through stronger municipal oversight, the introduction of additional private service providers, increased public awareness, and the adoption of a waste collection bylaw. However, waste continues to accumulate in some public spaces, coastal areas, and underserved neighbourhoods.
  • Waste collection services are delivered through a partnership between Bosaso Municipality and private companies. The municipality is responsible for regulation, monitoring, and coordination, while private companies provide waste collection and transportation services. Despite these improvements, waste disposal still relies largely on open dumping and burning outside the city.
  • Service delivery has expanded across much of Bosaso, but access remains uneven. Low-income households and some peripheral communities continue to face difficulties accessing regular waste collection services, while financial and operational constraints affect the sustainability of service providers.
  • Community participation and public awareness have increased, contributing to improved sanitation practices and greater use of waste collection services. Nevertheless, improper waste disposal, inadequate infrastructure, limited public awareness, and weak enforcement of regulations continue to undermine service effectiveness.
  • Strengthening enforcement, expanding waste collection infrastructure, supporting vulnerable communities, developing a sustainable public landfill, and promoting closer cooperation among local authorities, service providers, and communities will be essential to achieving a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Bosaso.

Waste Collection Governance in Bosaso: Service Delivery, Accountability, and Community Participation

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