Inception Report and Methodological Framework for the Application of the WAMED Model in Dhaka City: An Integrated Ecological–Economic Evaluation of Solid Waste Management Systems
Published in Civil Engineering
Urban solid waste management (SWM) in developing countries like Bangladesh represents one of the most persistent sustainability challenges [5,6]. Dhaka, the capital city, generates thousands of tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, with inadequate infrastructure for proper segregation, treatment, and disposal [8,9]. Traditional approaches to SWM have primarily emphasized logistical and engineering solutions while underrepresenting the associated environmental and health externalities. The Waste Management’s Efficient Decision (WAMED) model offers an innovative analytical framework for integrating ecological, economic, and social dimensions within waste management decision-making [1,3]. This paper outlines the inception framework and methodological approach for applying the WAMED model in Dhaka, aiming to quantify and optimize the ecological–economic efficiency (ECO-EE) of existing and alternative waste management systems.
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