Accra's Agbogbloshie dump receives 250,000 tons of e-waste yearly, offering livelihoods but posing health risks.

The photojournalism project "E-Waste in Ghana: Tracing Transboundary Flows" explores the complexities of Accra's e-waste industry, focusing on the Agbogbloshie dump, which receives 250,000 tons of discarded electronics yearly. While the informal recycling economy offers livelihoods, it poses severe health risks due to exposure to toxic chemicals. Despite Ghana's prohibition on hazardous e-waste imports, corruption facilitates its entry, highlighting both challenges and economic opportunities.

October 05, 2024
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