Making cities clean with collaborative governance of solid waste infrastructure in Ghana

This study addresses the gap in research concerning collaborative governance of solid waste infrastructure in informal neighbourhoods across Ghanaian cities. With the absence of a formalized institutional framework for governing solid waste infrastructure in Ghana, collaboratively managing solid waste disposal infrastructure presents promising outcomes. Prior studies often overlook the role and impact of collaborative governance in fostering sustainable solid waste infrastructure. Through interviews with 48 stakeholders in Wa, this study examines the dynamics within collaborative governance structures to discern their efficacy. Findings indicate that shared principled engagement, collective motivation, and the ability to take concerted action are pivotal elements of collaborative governance of solid waste disposal infrastructure. These factors have been instrumental in mitigating waste accumulation and maintaining a clean environment around waste disposal infrastructure. The paper underscores the importance of integrating transparency and accountability mechanisms into the governance framework of solid waste infrastructure as a recommendation.