Stakeholder management models for solid waste management projects

Abstract

The solid waste generation is a pressing issue in the global context because of the environmental pollution, limited choices to dispose solid waste properly and the lack of contribution from the stake holders. In the Sri Lankan context, landfills are still considered the most feasible method of managing solid waste. Most of the newly proposed waste management site construction projects face public oppression which makes it difficult to effectively execute the construction of those projects and implement them. Therefore, the need of a well research stakeholder conflict resolution procedure is often observed. Three Stakeholder Management Models have been short listed and discussed in this paper as a part of selecting a Model to conflict resolution. A systematic literature review is conducted using indexed journal and conference papers to identify stakeholders of Solid Waste Management Projects. The government, local authorities, neighboring community, public, environmental activists and media has been identified as key stakeholders. In government funded public projects a significant power resides in the government as the client. Power Versus Interest Grid is selected as the most suitable Stakeholder Management Model because it addresses the conflict of power in deciding location and facility route, validity of compensation system and procedure and necessity of Solid Waste Management projects.