The Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) project, a five-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), aims to transition Ghana from a linear to a circular economy. The project focuses on three key sectors: textiles, agriculture and agro-processing, and plastics. The GCEC is hosted by Ho Technical University and has satellite locations at three other universities. The project’s goal is to promote circular economy practices, enhance resource efficiency, reduce waste, and create sustainable jobs, with a focus on women and youth. The project has identified specific value chains in each sector, including cassava, mango, pineapple, tilapia, and catfish in agriculture and agro-processing, and second-hand clothing and local textiles production in textiles. The project has five main pillars: establishing centers, training and capacity building, providing technical assistance, enhancing financial support, and facilitating networking and exchange programs. The validation workshop, held in Takoradi, aimed to validate the project’s gender and youth baseline reports and raise awareness about the project.
Joseph Yeboah emphasizes the importance of collaboration as a key strategy to advance sustainability through the Ghana Circular Economy Centre.
