Factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical literature review
The main focus of this paper is to provide a thorough examination of the factors influencing the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa. Objective: Specifically, this study assessed global e-waste recycling and policy issues and the factors influencing the adoptio...
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The main focus of this paper is to provide a thorough examination of the factors influencing the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa. Objective: Specifically, this study assessed global e-waste recycling and policy issues and the factors influencing the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices in sub-Saharan Africa. Prior work: This paper is built upon available literature that has been published in the area of e-waste recycling. The paper utilized publications from different developed and developing countries by examining legal and institutional frameworks, infrastructures, recycling practices, etc. Approach: This study used a desk review approach to conduct a systematic literature review of research articles collected from various databases. Implications: The findings of this study provide insights into the factors influencing the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices by policy makers and all e-waste stakeholders. This provides a path for the implementation of sustainable development goals that aim to protect human health and the environment. Value: This study revealed that the absence of policies, regulations and recycling infrastructure are some of the factors affecting the adoption of e-waste recycling in sub-Saharan Africa. However, some countries within the region, such as South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda, have enacted regulatory frameworks for e-waste management, which have enabled them to facilitate the adoption of e-waste recycling practices in their countries. Other factors include economic incentives and market opportunities, which play critical roles in driving the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices. Moreover, factors such as public awareness, education, and technology are fundamental in the region.
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| spelling | doaj-art-c9cd01e59fd94c4d96743fcb3ed5a9fa2025-01-21T12:38:45ZengUniversul AcademicSmart Cities and Regional Development Journal2537-38032821-78882025-01-019110.25019/rf3wvq18Factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical literature reviewBenjamin MWALUGENI0Jacob KIHILA1Alphonce KYESSI2Institute of Rural Development Planning, Dodoma, TanzaniaArdhi University, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaArdhi University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The main focus of this paper is to provide a thorough examination of the factors influencing the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa. Objective: Specifically, this study assessed global e-waste recycling and policy issues and the factors influencing the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices in sub-Saharan Africa. Prior work: This paper is built upon available literature that has been published in the area of e-waste recycling. The paper utilized publications from different developed and developing countries by examining legal and institutional frameworks, infrastructures, recycling practices, etc. Approach: This study used a desk review approach to conduct a systematic literature review of research articles collected from various databases. Implications: The findings of this study provide insights into the factors influencing the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices by policy makers and all e-waste stakeholders. This provides a path for the implementation of sustainable development goals that aim to protect human health and the environment. Value: This study revealed that the absence of policies, regulations and recycling infrastructure are some of the factors affecting the adoption of e-waste recycling in sub-Saharan Africa. However, some countries within the region, such as South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda, have enacted regulatory frameworks for e-waste management, which have enabled them to facilitate the adoption of e-waste recycling practices in their countries. Other factors include economic incentives and market opportunities, which play critical roles in driving the adoption of appropriate e-waste recycling practices. Moreover, factors such as public awareness, education, and technology are fundamental in the region. https://scrd.eu/index.php/scrd/article/view/591Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)Waste ElectricalElectronic Equipment (WEEE)e-waste recycling |
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| title | Factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical literature review |
| title_full | Factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical literature review |
| title_fullStr | Factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical literature review |
| title_short | Factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical literature review |
| title_sort | factors influencing the adoption of appropriate electronic waste recycling practices in sub saharan africa empirical literature review |
| topic | Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE) e-waste recycling |
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