What is the latest status of the project “E-Waste in Ghana: Tracing Transboundary Flows”?

The status recorded for “E-Waste in Ghana: Tracing Transboundary Flows” is Completed.

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This Taiyo project page references Iowa Public Radio along with the original URL (https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/2024-10-05/stunning-photos-of-a-vast-e-waste-dumping-ground-and-those-who-make-a-living-off-it). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

E-Waste in Ghana: Tracing Transboundary Flows

Sector: Biomass • Location: Accra, Ghana

Source: Iowa Public Radio

Project

Completed

This project aims to document the complex realities of e-waste in Ghana, highlighting both the negative impacts on health and the environment, as well as the informal recycling economy that provides livelihoods for many. It captures the stories of individuals involved in e-waste processing and the broader implications of global e-waste management.

Status: Closed
Sector: Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment
Location: Accra, Ghana
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Iowa Public Radio

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The project “E-Waste in Ghana: Tracing Transboundary Flows” is an infrastructure initiative in the Biomass sector, located in Accra, Ghana. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Iowa Public Radio.

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Original status	Completed
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	This project aims to document the complex realities of e-waste in Ghana, highlighting both the negative impacts on health and the environment, as well as the informal recycling economy that provides livelihoods for many. It captures the stories of individuals involved in e-waste processing and the broader implications of global e-waste management.
Original sector	Waste Management

Location

Country	Ghana
City	Accra

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Source	Iowa Public Radio
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Record type	Project
Sector	Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment
Article published date	2025-03-20

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