In 2017, the Ethiopian government introduced waste collection stations in Addis Ababa, in response to the growing problem of poor waste management in the city. Households are able to dump solid waste at these sites, where authorities collect it. Researchers at Addis Ababa University, the University of Kent, and the University of Copenhagen plan to assess whether improved waste management positively impacts child wellbeing and women’s empowerment. They will identify households living in closer proximity to the waste collection station—measured by the distance between each household and the station—as the treatment group, and compare them to households located farther away. Using data from household surveys conducted in 2011, 2016, and 2019, before and after the policy was implemented, alongside other administrative data, they will be looking for changes in key metrics such as children’s health and nutritional intake and women’s labour market engagement. Findings will provide insights into how waste management interventions can impact poverty and vulnerability, particularly for women and children.