| dc.description.abstract | This study explores the potential of urine recycling as a sustainable solution for addressing sanitation challenges, nutrient management, and enhancing agricultural productivity in Ethiopia. Through a document analysis, it examines the existing policy landscape and institutional frameworks influencing the development, promotion, and adoption of urine recycling technologies and practices. The findings reveal that Ethiopia's current policies do not explicitly address urine recycling or the use of urine-based fertilizers (UBFs), although certain environmental and agricultural policies provide a foundation for promoting sustainable practices and resource recovery. The development, promotion, and adoption of urine recycling would require a multi-pronged approach involving regulatory reforms, institutional capacity building, public-private partnerships, community engagement, and awareness campaigns. The study recommends key measures such as developing specific regulations and guidelines for UBF production, labeling, and use covering quality standards, safety protocols, and environmental concerns; strengthening relevant institutions' capacities; fostering inter-institutional collaboration; investing in research; and conducting educational and awareness programs. Facilitating public-private partnerships through incentives for sanitation-related businesses, encouraging collaboration between private enterprises and municipalities, and engaging the private sector in developing sanitation equipment could enhance accessibility and scalability. Involving local communities from the outset, conducting awareness campaigns highlighting the benefits of urine recycling and UBFs, and leveraging agricultural extension services would ensure cultural acceptance and facilitate knowledge transfer. | |
