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E-Waste in Ghana: Tracing Transboundary Flows

Sector: Biomass • Location: Accra, Ghana

Source: WLIW

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 flows.

Status
Closed
Sector
Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment
Location
Accra, Ghana
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
WLIW

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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 WLIW.

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Completed

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Closed

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2026-07-22

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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 flows.

Original sector

Waste Management

Location

Country

Ghana

City

Accra

Source

Source

WLIW

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Sector

Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment

Article published date

2025-03-20

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