Duration: Jan – Jul 2015

The World Bank received grant funds from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to support preparatory work to respond to the issue of e-waste with the aim of designing a larger program to address environment and health risks associated with harmful chemicals, such as mercury and other heavy metals from e-waste. The objective of this assignment was to undertake a detailed study and prepare a technical report on the management of e-waste in Ghana

Scope of work:

• Review of the quantum and trends of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) importation and e-waste generation in Ghana
• Review of the policies and regulatory environment in Ghana guiding the importation of new and old (used) EEE, and the handling and disposal of WEEE
• Develop a programme of action for e-waste management in Ghana

Funding: The World Bank

Partners: The World Bank

Country of Assignment: Ghana

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