Authors: Samuel Tesfa Etefa, Fikadu Eshetu
Abstract: Rapid urbanization, economic growth, and population expansion have made waste management in developing nations more difficult. Inefficient waste management on college campuses can have negative effects on the environment and human health. In order to improve sustainable waste management at Assosa University in Ethiopia, this study intends to create a knowledge management framework and a knowledge transfer strategy. Surveys, interviews, and a review of the literature were all used in a mixed-methods approach. SPSS version 25 was used to analyze quantitative data, and in-depth interviews were used to extract qualitative insights. Results reveal that the absence of a structured knowledge management system and formal knowledge transfer mechanisms are significant barriers to effective waste management. The proposed framework incorporates knowledge creation, storage, sharing, and application. The knowledge transfer strategy emphasizes capacity building through training, mentoring, and participatory programs. The study found a statistically significant positive relationship (p < 0.001) between knowledge management and sustainable waste management practices. This research provides a replicable model for institutions seeking to improve waste practices through institutional knowledge systems and strategic knowledge dissemination.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17774720
