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Circularity and sustainability in the waste value chain in Ghana: Resilience, opportunities, and barriers

Project Active from 1 Mar 2023 to 30 Sep 2024 Sustainable Growth and Cities

This study examines how the circular economy strengthens urban resilience and supports informal waste workers in Ghana, offering insights for sustainable waste management in developing countries.

Researchers

James Mensah

Associate Professor, University of Ghana

Justice Bawole

Professor, University of Ghana

Albert Ahenkan

Professor, University of Ghana

Project outputs

Cover page circularity and sustainability in the waste value chain

Circularity and sustainability in the waste value chain in Ghana: Resilience, opportunities, and barriers

James Mensah, Albert Ahenkan, Justice Bawole
Working paper

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