Eaint Mo Co. SWOT analysis of the municipal solid waste management system in Yangon, Myanmar. Master's Degree(Public Policy). Chiang Mai University. Library. : Chiang Mai University, 2025.
SWOT analysis of the municipal solid waste management system in Yangon, Myanmar
Abstract:
Yangon faces growing municipal solid waste (MSW) challenges driven by rapid urbanization, weak enforcement, and limited infrastructure. This study aims to assess the citys MSW system using SWOT analysis and to develop strategic policy responses for more sustainable waste management. Strengths include centralized governance and an active informal recycling sector, while weaknesses involve excessive dependence on final disposal sites and financial constraints. Opportunities like high organic waste content and international support contrast with threats like low public awareness and urban growth. Key recommendations include decentralized composting, localized outsourcing, public awareness campaigns, and formalizing informal recyclers. Even though this study is based on secondary data, it offers strategic insights to support informed policymaking and promote long-term improvements in Yangons urban waste management system.