STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT OF SANITATION SERVICES AND SOLID WASTE IN THE NEW JUABEN MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA

Abstract

The study sought to assess the role of stakeholders in the management of waste and sanitation services in the New Juaben Municipal Assembly. Specific focus was on alalyzing stakeholde-s' priorities, responsibilities and relationships in the management of waste and sanitation services; analyze policy framework for the management of waste and sanitation services as well as the examination of the management outcomes of waste and sanitation services by relevant stakeholders in the municipality. Descriptive research design was used for the study. The mixed methods approach was adopted for the study restricting itself to the six communities in the New Juaben Municipality. Purposive sampling was used to select the sample size representing the households. Similarly, purposive sampling was employed in selecting the study area based on certain criteria while simple random sampling was used in selecting the individual houses. The study found out that the non-payment of service fee on the part of the public and delay in payment for service rendered by the private sector on the part of the Municipal Assembly affect the waste management process as well the remuneration of the workers. Considering the various stakeholders, their interest and perceptions in the sanitation sector, there is the need for close cooperation with the management authorities, the public sector and the private sector for effective service delivery.