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- Title
Solid Waste Management Policies and Practices: A Case Study of Citizen Participation in Rural Japan.
- Authors
Tajkir-Uz-Zaman, A. K. M.; Jackson, Keith
- Abstract
Motivation: Household waste is a major global issue, and its management is crucial for public health. In Japan, municipal governments are legally responsible for managing waste for the public good. Citizen participation (CP) enhances solid waste management (SWM) effectiveness, strengthens democratic legitimacy, and safeguards public health. Premise: Japan is a global leader in SWM, with its municipalities implementing daily waste management methods that encourage citizen participation and engagement, and this study explores the role of citizen participation in SWM. Approach: This study tests the ladder theory of citizen participation, focusing on group dynamics and voluntary engagement. Using a case study method, a mixed-method approach was used to gather empirical data. Two survey questionnaires were designed, piloted, and fine-tuned, with participant responses categorized and presented. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis, and quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: This study reveals that Japanese municipalities engage in initiatives that promote positive, voluntary, and collaborative CP in SWM. It also observes a level of Japanese-style partnership between local government and citizens. Conclusion: Local governments can enhance the quality and effectiveness of SWM in rural communities by actively encouraging and facilitating CP processes. This not only leads to positive outcomes in public health and civil education but also legitimizes the role of municipal governments and democratic processes. Consistency: Current SWM policies and practices in Japan can serve as a good example of effective public sector management both in general and for SWM specifically in the rural areas of other countries where effective SWM policies and practices are currently lacking.
- Subjects
JAPAN; SOLID waste management; POLITICAL participation; PUBLIC administration; GROUP dynamics; PUBLIC health education
- Publication
Review of Business, 2024, Vol 44, Issue 2, p81
- ISSN
0034-6454
- Publication type
Article