Gender disparities readily appear across the waste management value chain, reflecting prevalent imbalances in the socioeconomic structures. Women are predominantly situated in low-pay, insecure roles, and insufficient attention is directed toward addressing their needs during the maternity period. There is an urgent necessity to integrate a gender perspective into decision-making and policy formulation within the waste management sub sector. The growing importance of the sector as a source and recourse for employment underscores the importance of crafting policies that are a gender-responsive, and their implementation should involve vigilant monitoring for adherence to policies and laws.
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