This toolkit serves as a comprehensive framework for evaluating the state of solid waste management at the level of local government authorities in Eswatini. By assessing the performance of the cities across various critical parameters, including waste source separation initiatives, efficient collection and transportation, scientific treatment, and final disposal, this toolkit empowers local government authorities in Eswatini to identify their strengths and challenges, enabling them to implement targeted measures for improvement.

This toolkit paves the way for GFCCE states towards sustainable waste management models, encompassing strategies to reduce waste generation at the source, conserve resources through the adoption of circular economy principles, enhance decentralized, community-based initiatives, foster livelihoods for the urban poor through micro-enterprises and informal waste recycling cooperatives, and promote collaborative public and private actions to develop integrated waste management systems. It is envisioned to serve as a catalyst for positive transformation in local government authorities, driving sustainable environmental governance across the continent.