TITLE:
Legal, Regulatory, and Institutional Aspects of Municipal Solid Waste Management in Bangui, Central African Republic: A Critical Analysis of the Current Situation
AUTHORS:
Herbert Corneil Mbambali Mbaye, Elhadji Mamadou Sonko, Issakha Fofana, Diomaye Dieng
KEYWORDS:
Bangui, Central African Republic, Institutional Aspects, Legal Aspects, Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Management
JOURNAL NAME:
Green and Sustainable Chemistry,
Vol.16 No.4,
November
9,
2026
ABSTRACT: This article analyzes solid waste management in Bangui, focusing on legal, regulatory, and institutional aspects. The methodology is based on an analysis of data collected from a literature review and from semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in solid waste management. Field observations were used to verify some of the information obtained from the interviews. The results highlight a multitude of stakeholders, characterized by a notable lack of effective coordination. This fragmentation among stakeholders hinders the effectiveness of waste management in Bangui. From a legal and regulatory perspective, the findings reveal a wide range of legal texts, most of which are not specific to household solid waste management. Furthermore, there is a lack of implementing regulations for certain laws. This study highlights the need for effective coordination and institutional capacity building, as well as the use of sustainable technological innovations and the exploration of new approaches to mobilizing financial resources. Ultimately, an integrated approach, with the active participation of all stakeholders, could be the solution for sustainable waste management in Bangui.