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Transformative innovation policy approach to e-waste management in Ghana: perspectives of actors on transformative changes

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posted on 2023-06-12, 09:40 authored by Gordon Akon-Yamga, Chux DanielsChux Daniels, Wilhemina Quaye, Blanche Ting, Adelaide A Asante
Ghana, as in many African countries, is faced with the challenge of sustainably managing electronic waste (e-waste). The country has a legal framework and is in the process of developing a public policy for e-waste management. However, e-waste management remains a major challenge due to weaknesses in the country’s innovation and policymaking process that include inability to cater for the informal sector. This article argues that the current approach to innovation policymaking in Ghana would be inadequate in delivering the goal of sustainable e-waste management. We examine the country’s evolving e-waste management regime and the multiple perspectives of actors with respect to their perceived transformative changes and show that these perspectives and expectations are critical for an e-waste policymaking process. We conclude that policy processes adopted in developing countries for e-waste management should be guided by inclusive policymaking approaches that consider perspectives from informal actors to co-create solutions.

Funding

Transformative Innovation Policy Africa Exploratory Hub; G2613; INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE (CANADA); 108940-001

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  • Published

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Journal

Science and Public Policy

ISSN

0302-3427

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Oxford University Press

Issue

3

Volume

48

Page range

387-397

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2021-01-11

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2021-11-02

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2021-01-11

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