SESSION D9 / 17 May 2024 / 15:00 - 16:00
Workshop: Collaborative waste management in developing countries
Chair / Presidente: Catherina Schenck (ZA)
Waste management problems, in particular in underserved communities in developing countries are wicked problems. The workshop will be facilitated according to an adapted Emerging Transition Design (ETD) approach by Irwin (2018). Irwin (2018) developed the ETD approach to address “wicked” problems. Wicked problems are seen as systems problems which requires new and multiple problem solving approaches. Irwin’s Emerging Transition Design approach include the following: - Vision: A clear visions is needed for transition. In this research the vision is to move towards a collaborative waste management system; - Theories of Change: A variety of theories and methodologies are needed that explain the dynamics of change within complex systems; - Mindset and Posture imply the development of open, collaborative and self-reflective mindsets and attitudes which is needed for a just transition; - New Ways of Designing - which will arise out of the previous three areas. During this workshop, roundtable discussions will be facilitated. The roundtable discussions will consist of two separate rounds. Firstly, a problem map will be created identifying political, economic, sociological, and technological barriers towards effective waste management in developing countries (with particular focus on low income resource constrained communities). The following question will be posed: What challenges do we face to deliver effective waste management service in low income (rural and urban) communities in developing countries? Secondly, the stakeholders will discuss the following question: How can collaborative, (participatory) processes achieve the more effective and efficient waste management? What should be the vision? The theory? The mindset? The design process?
