Approaching Urban Food Waste in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Framework and Evidence from Case Studies in Kibera (Nairobi) and Dhaka

Increased urbanization rates pose crucial challenges in terms of food systems’ sustainability, including urban waste (FW). The global narrative around FW has focused mainly on Western countries, but recent evidence shows that is also a major issue the developing world. objective this article to define characteristics and drivers low- middle-income countries (LMIC). We firstly present tailor-made three-step approach identify hotspots LMIC, understand main design implement prevention reduction interventions considering LMIC system characteristics. then draw results from four different case studies based Nairobi (Kenya) Dhaka (Bangladesh) discuss their light proposed approach. focuses quantifying understanding possible household Kibera characterizing disposal through survey (N = 774). other three examine at retail, service institutional levels for onions, mangoes beef Dhaka. confirm happens supply chain level, particularly among mobile vendors households living below poverty line. thus urges municipalities consider strategies as key action tackle security, environmental issues management challenges.