About Us

Our mission is to be a one-stop shop solution platform connecting all actors in the waste management value chain to promote waste recovery in a larger circular economy context. Below are components of the platform;

A physical convening mechanism that brings together all the stakeholders on a periodic basis to connect, discuss issues of common interest and forge partnerships for effective waste management.

A digital platform that includes a number of tools (e.g. waste resource map, a compendium of technologies etc.) to provides real-time information/data on waste management and facilitate material exchange.

A promoter of innovation with catalytic support for innovative R&D and businesses that demonstrate, contribute knowledge and raise awareness on opportunities for waste recovery or minimization (e.g. ‘Waste’ Recovery Innovation Challenge).

A communication dimension that creates awareness and builds knowledge for the general behavioural change needed to make waste recovery systems effective

HOW WE PROMOTE THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

CREATE ONLINE MARKET FOR WASTE

Create an online market for recycled products to help other initiatives be more viable/scale-up.

FACILITATE COLLABORATION

Between research institutions, private sector, government and civil society.

INCREASE INVESTOR CONFIDENCE

Increase confidence in the sector through scientific-based economic decisions.

IMPROVE FORMAL AND INFORMAL SECTOR CONNECTIONS

Through innovative apps that allow the informal sector to formalize and scale-up.

SCALING OF WASTE RECOVERY BUSINESSES

Demonstrate economic potential whilst meeting social and environmental needs.

PROVIDE A SPACE FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Provide a space for engaging citizens to Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

OUR STRUCTURE

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

The Governance Structure of the ‘Waste’ Recovery Platform defines the ownership, expected roles and responsibilities of all partners involved. It also defines how resources including both the digital and physical spaces of the Platform will be managed over time. Below is a Graphical Depiction of the Governance Structure and the Relationships of the ‘Waste’ Recovery Platform.

ADVISORY GROUPS

At the inception meeting for the ‘Waste’ Recovery Platform, a co-designing approach was adopted by the stakeholders after which 5 technical working groups were formed to discuss the design, operation and management of the platform, with technical support from UNDP. Below are the 5 working groups and the scope of their work. These groups will continue to undertake an in-depth discussion on specific issues related to the performance and continued relevancy of the Platform. The number and typology of groups can vary based on new developments and emerging opportunities.

THE DATA AND POLICY

They define the parameters and methodology for data collection, responsibilities, and other key data issues related to the development of the platform and its tools. They also lead conversations that require advocacy for policy change, development, strengthening for a stronger circular economy in Ghana.

THE COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS

They identify target groups and strategies for communicating about the Platform and raising awareness on efficient waste management and opportunities for waste recovery in Ghana.

WEBSITE AND APP

They discuss and define the functionality and operational guidance for the development and
maintenance of the website and mobile app.

THE NATIONAL COMPETITION

They discuss and make recommendations on the process to be followed in selecting the Winners of the Waste Recovery Innovation Challenge.

THE SUSTAINABILITY AND FINANCING

They discuss and define the governance structure for the platform (Operational Board and Advisory Board) and share ideas on how to deal with various sustainability factors (finance, market, eco-factors, M&E).