Governance Analysis for Urban Food Waste Prevention and Reduction in Sri Lanka

By:
Aheeyar, Jayathilake, Bucatariu, Reitemeier, Bandara, Thiel, Drechsel
Date:
2022
Resource type:
Advocacy and policy
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This report reviews the legal and institutional frameworks governing urban food waste (FW) in Sri Lanka. It identifies challenges in coordination, enforcement, and infrastructure across municipalities. The study proposes socioeconomic incentives, food literacy, and stronger local capacity for FW management. It underpins the National Roadmap on Urban FW Reduction launched in 2021.