1. YEBALEWORK BIBISSO DODA - Lecturer, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
This research investigates how socioeconomic and institutional factors influence community participation in solid waste management. The study used a descriptive research design and a more casual one. A probability and convenient sampling procedure were exercised. One hundred sixty-four households participated. Questionnaires were used to collect the primary data, while organizational reports, policy documents, legislations and manuals, recent directives, and journals were searched for secondary data sources. SPSS version 21, which was used to analyze the information that was gathered from the respondents, was used. According to the study's findings, socioeconomic factors: age, education, religious affiliation, and income, all impede participation in community activities. In addition, the findings demonstrated that institutional factors such as integration & policy play a significant role in the outcome. According to the study's findings, the local government should establish facilities to allow the public to participate in the planning and follow-up on issues, work integrated with the community, and organize various awareness creation programs to promote the community.
Solid Waste Management, Community Participation, Institutional Factor.