Politics of trash: how waste management can build trust in cities
Harman, O.
& Delbridge, V.
(15 October 2025)
Politics of trash: how waste management can build trust in cities.
International Growth Centre Blog.
& Delbridge, V.
(15 October 2025)
Politics of trash: how waste management can build trust in cities.
International Growth Centre Blog.
Poor solid waste management doesn’t just have environmental costs – it can also erode citizens’ trust in their government’s ability to provide public services. Lessons from a new Cities that Work synthesis paper – including matching technology to context, integrating informal actors, and sequencing financing and enforcement – can help policymakers manage urban waste and strengthen municipal legitimacy.