Development of a protocol for rapid assessment and monitoring of compliance by LGUs [Local Government Units] to RA [Republic Act] 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000)
2010
Lizaba, Ma. A.dlS.
The enactment of RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) strengthened the commitment to make waste management an issue that needs to be seriously addressed. However, compliance has to be assured. Hence, the author attempted to develop a protocol to rapidly assess and monitor the compliance of local government units. It was meant to identify the level of compliance based on a set of criteria specified in each indicator. However, compliance level is affected by different factors affecting its implementation. These include physical features, administrative/political setting, economic/financial capability, socio-cultural characteristics, and IEC (Information, Education, Communication) campaign strategies. Identification of these factors would aid in the enhancement of compliance. Another means of enhancing compliance is the utilization of biodegradable wastes into organic fertilizer through composting. However, financial factors and its benefit are the important considerations that affect compost production and utilization. Continuous enhancement of compliance is essential not just for the conservation of the environment such as through lake rehabilitation, but most of all for public welfare.
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