Waste management in developing countries: a systematic literature review of policy implementation
Sri Suwitri
BackgroundWaste management in developing countries is a significant governance challenge that hinders progress toward the SDGs. Despite policy efforts and aid, implementation gaps persist, characterized by fragmented institutions, exclusionary formalization, and the marginalization of the informal recycling sector, which is essential to waste systems.ObjectiveThis review explores how policy integration and multi-stakeholder collaboration influence waste management in developing countries. It aim