Enabling factors for the existence of waste pickers: A systematic review

Type Journal Article - Social Work
Title Enabling factors for the existence of waste pickers: A systematic review
Author(s)
Volume 52
Issue 1
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2016
Page numbers 35-53
URL http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?pid=S0037-80542016000100003&script=sci_arttext&tlng=pt
Abstract
The paper reports on a systematic review research process to determine the enabling factors for waste pickers to operate in the informal economy in South Africa. Twenty-eight South African journal articles, theses and position and policy papers were sourced and appraised. The results indicate that recognition of the waste pickers in the waste system is the most enabling factor for them to operate. The concept of recognition is analysed, described and explained as assisting waste pickers to become more visible, having a voice and to be validated.

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