Kante Mamadou1, Maiga Yacouba2, Coulibaly Ousmane3, and Toure Boubacar Kola4
1 PhD student, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Environmental Sciences, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies, Bamako, Mali
2 Teacher-Researcher, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Environmental Sciences, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies, Bamako, Mali
3 Teacher-Researcher, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Environmental Sciences, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies, Bamako, Mali
4 Teacher-Researcher, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Environmental Sciences, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies, Bamako, Mali
Original language: English
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Abstract
Waste production is an integral part of life, and its management is essential for our well-being and development. Unfortunately, we observe that its poor management in Bamako is detrimental to our health and environment. This is due to the inconsistency of the management chain, with efficient basic management supported by women and continuity lacking clear practical guidance because of the absence of women. In other words, women are excluded from the part of the chain where there are greater economic benefits. Worse still, even at lower levels where they fully perform their roles, they do not benefit from social security and protection. This jeopardizes the achievement of SDG1 (Sustainable Development Goal), SDG5, and SDG8 in the circular economy sector. After this study, we recommend to the Malian Government to creating a national waste agency for an efficient analysis of gender considerations in the household solid waste management system and chain in Bamako. The objective of our work is to highlight the harm to women and children, the role of women and consequently their level of responsibility in waste management in Bamako district.
Author Keywords: household solid waste management, gender, Bamako District.
