Dignifying Well-being of Women: Labour Conditions in Solid Waste Management in Tanzania Cities

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 […]

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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