This is the first webinar in the seven-part series with Zoë Lenkiewicz from Global Waste Lab.
Waste management systems often begin with strong ideas, external funding, and technical support. But when local leadership is weak, even well-designed projects can struggle to continue once the project period ends.
Leadership commitment is not only about speeches, strategies, or public launches. It shows up in day-to-day decisions: budget choices, staff time, partnerships, public communication, problem-solving, and persistence when conditions are difficult.
This opening webinar focuses on leadership commitment as the first foundation of a resilient waste system.
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of Kanifing Municipal Council offers a powerful example of what committed local government can achieve, even with constrained resources.
The session will explore how Kanifing has built the people, systems, partnerships, and confidence needed for waste management improvements to continue and grow over time.
This session explores:
- Why local leadership matters for long-term waste system resilience
- How political commitment becomes practical action
- What local governments can do when resources are limited
- How leadership can build public trust and local ownership