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February 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Practices and Sustainable Development in Ghanaian Enterprises: An Ethnographic Perspective

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FAFloyd AgyemanAccra Technical UniversityKAKofi Sarpong AdjepongUniversity of Cape Coast

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore sustainable development practices within Ghanaian enterprises using an ethnographic approach.
  • Conducted participant observation in three enterprises over six months
  • Collected data through interviews and document reviews
  • Analyzed sustainability initiatives across different sectors.
  • 60% of sustainability initiatives focused on energy conservation
  • 45% of initiatives related to waste management
  • Manufacturing sector showed a 70% focus on sustainability compared to 20% in retail.

Abstract

Ghanaian enterprises are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainable development in their operations to enhance long-term viability and reputation. The research employs an ethnographic approach, involving participant observation in three selected enterprises over a period of six months. Data collection includes interviews, observations, and document reviews. Sustainability initiatives are predominantly focused on energy conservation (60%) and waste management (45%), with notable variations across sectors such as manufacturing (70% focus) versus retail (20%). Ghanaian enterprises demonstrate a growing commitment to sustainable practices, although there is room for increased integration of these efforts into broader business strategies. Business leaders should prioritise cross-sector collaboration and innovation in sustainability solutions to achieve more impactful outcomes. Sustainable Development, Ghanaian Enterprises, Ethnography, Business Practices

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Agyeman et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e91fdf5123be5ed04fd67https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18736293
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