Duration: Jan – Mar 2011

The main objectives of the study included the following:

• Establish an institutional framework for collaboration in controlling the importation of used EEE. 
• Account for and maintain accurate records on the importation of both new and used EEE.
• Create awareness of the dangers of the current handling processes, the new hand-in/take-back system, and recycling centers at all levels of governance and the public. 
• Develop a policy on general importation and management of (W)EEE and on hazardous substances.
• Adopt a business model (acceptable to the WEEE-Scrap Dealers Association) for ease of ownership by the Association eventually. 
• Develop a legal framework for EEE importation, introduce EEE levies and mandatory licensing, and EEE management fund. 
• Apply the EEE management fund for the control and sound management of WEEE. 
• Establish a formal and efficient WEEE recycling industry nationwide. 
• Strengthen the capacity of the WEEE-Scrap Dealers’ Association and the training of the membership in safe and efficient handling and good business practices.
• Establish regional associations to ensure national integration in the WEEE recycling industry. 
• Develop an enforcement mechanism centered around the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Compliance and Enforcement Network (CEN).

Funding: EMPA

Partners: EMPA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Country of Assignment: Ghana

Project Contribution to SDGs