Episode 3 - DataCities Urban Data Dialogue Series
This session explores how cities are using data, geospatial technologies, and citizen feedback to strengthen waste management systems. From mapping illegal dumping hotspots to optimizing collection routes and improving accountability in sanitation service delivery, the discussion will examine practical innovations and scalable approaches emerging across Ugandan cities.
Key Discussion Points
Mapping and monitoring waste hotspots across urban neighborhoods
Using data and geospatial tools to support evidence-based waste collection planning
Integrating citizen reporting and feedback into sanitation systems
Strengthening coordination between cities, service providers, communities, and private actors
Institutional and infrastructure gaps are limiting data-driven waste management
Opportunities for scaling urban sanitation innovations across secondary cities
Sample Questions
Which datasets provide the strongest insights into urban waste management challenges?
How can cities better integrate citizen-generated data into sanitation systems?
What practical lessons from Kampala can smaller cities realistically adopt?
How can data improve accountability between cities, contractors, communities, and service providers?
What are the biggest barriers preventing cities from using waste data effectively?