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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of affluent countries' waste management systems in developing regions.

Setting priorities for waste management strategies in developing countries

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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of affluent countries' waste management systems in developing regions.
Compared waste management systems in Vienna, Damascus, and Dhaka based on economic parameters.
Evaluated goals of waste management regarding human health and environmental protection.
Identified cost-effective strategies for regions with low waste management budgets.
For regions spending 1-10 Euro per capita per year, the waste hierarchy is unsuitable.
Improving disposal methods, especially sanitary landfilling, is identified as the most cost-effective approach.
Techniques such as incineration and mechanical waste treatment are not feasible for low-budget regions.

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Evaluates waste management strategies in developing countries, highlighting cost-effective methods.

Brunner et al. (2007) studied this question.

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