The objective of the study is to investigate the potential utilization of modern/advance Waste-to-Energy technology and know-how in a developing country where usually waste sector is underdeveloped. The study identifies characteristics of waste sector in South Asian and Southeast Asian countries. It is found that large cities are suffering from landfill overcapacity but transitioning to higher waste treatment technology is burdened by limited government budget, lack of technical expertise, and unsupporting regulations. The study recommends ways to improve local governments’ capability to adopt Waste-to-Energy for improving its waste sector.
