This book is a must-read for individuals who are interested in understanding the waste management challenges that cities in Africa face. It provides an overview and compares situations in different cities, highlighting the successes and failures of typical governance systems when dealing with waste. It's perfect for researchers, policy makers, urban planners, municipal engineers, and any individual or organization interested in contributing to waste management solutions in Africa's urban areas.

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Managing the Monster critically examines urban governance in Africa, with particular reference to the serious problems and challenges posed by waste management. It describes, compares and appraises the situations in Abidjan, Dar es Salaam, Ibadan and Johannesburg, characterizing typical forms of governance and their successes and failures in dealing with the critical problem of mounting urban waste. It will interest researchers, academics, and students in African studies and urban planning; donor organizations worldwide working on urban issues; policy makers, municipal engineers, city managers, and urban planners, especially in Africa; and environmental and civic NGOs.

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