Efficiency Matrix Framework Enhancement of Waste Management System in Small Island Developing States

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face persistent waste management challenges arising from geographic fragmentation, limited infrastructure, and tourism pressures. This study develops an integrated assessment framework combining the Efficiency Matrix and Distance-to-Target (DTT) methodology to support evidence-based prioritization across 11 inhabited islands in Kepulauan Seribu, Indonesia. Analysis of 2024 monthly data (mean DTT = 101.42 ± 19.74) identified three statistically distinct performance tiers (Kruskal–Wallis H = 8.65, p = 0.0132, η2 = 0.74): High Priority islands requiring major investment, Medium Priority systems suitable for optimization, and Stable islands serving as best-practice models. Time-series decomposition indicated that seasonal variation accounted for 43.29% of performance fluctuation. Integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge through fisheries cooperatives, women-led waste banks, and community-based practices enhanced resilience and operational efficiency. The findings highlight that differentiated, context-specific interventions outperform uniform approaches, achieving greater cost-effectiveness and cultural legitimacy. This framework offers a replicable tool for adaptive waste governance, supporting strategic resource allocation and sustainable development in resource-constrained archipelagic contexts

Archipelagic state · DPSIR · Prioritization · Resilience (materials science) · Resource (disambiguation) · Resource management (computing) · Small Island Developing States · Tourism · Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability · Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management · Municipal Solid Waste Management