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Managing solid waste for a sustainable Accra

Managing solid waste for a sustainable Accra

Project report 15 May 2025 Sustainable Growth and Cities that Work

This project explores the impact of rapid urbanisation and economic growth in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area on solid waste management, emphasising the need for improved waste management strategies, public awareness, and financial sustainability.

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Martin Oteng-Ababio

Professor of Geography, University of Ghana

Ebenezer Amankwaa

PhD Student, University of Ghana

Godfred Fiifi Boadi

Lead, Sustainability and Resilience Unit, Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Ghana
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