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The aim is to explore how waste can be transformed into an economic resource in Ghana, promoting sustainability and job creation.

Waste as economic resource: unlocking the opportunities for sustainable development in Ghana

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The aim is to explore how waste can be transformed into an economic resource in Ghana, promoting sustainability and job creation.
Qualitative analysis guided by circular economy and sustainable livelihoods frameworks.
Purposive sampling of 20 respondents from private sectors and government ministries.
Interviews with key informants concerning waste management and economic opportunities.
Identified significant potential for private investment in recycling and waste-to-energy projects.
Revealed barriers like financial constraints and low demand for green products.
Recommended innovative financing and stronger institutional coordination for better waste valorisation.

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This research identifies opportunities in waste reuse and recycling in Ghana, suggesting pathways for economic and environmental benefits.

Ahenkan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This research identifies opportunities in waste reuse and recycling in Ghana, suggesting pathways for economic and environmental benefits.