Assessing the Effects of E-Waste on the Environment and How to Mitigate It Using Information Technologies: A Case of Agbogbloshie Scrapyard

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Abstract

This research delves into the role of information technologies in the management of electronic waste (e-waste) in Ghana, with a particular focus on the Agbogbloshie scrapyard. The study employs a qualitative research approach and interviews 10 participants selected via purposive sampling technique with thematic analysis as the analytical lens. The findings revealed that despite the economic benefits derived from e-waste processing, the improper management of e-waste in Ghana continues to pose threats to human health and the environment. Furthermore, it was discovered that collaborative efforts have been initiated by e-waste recyclers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and policymakers to implement solutions to effectively manage e-waste disposal. However, these efforts have not placed enough emphasis on emerging information technologies as a solution to the e-waste management problem in Ghana. Therefore, it is recommended that researchers, technology enthusiasts, and policymakers direct their attention toward exploring specific approaches to employ information technologies in the management of e-waste in Ghana.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 9th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology - ICICT 2024
EditorsXin-She Yang, Simon Sherratt, Nilanjan Dey, Amit Joshi
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages295-307
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9789819733040
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, ICICT 2024 - London
Duration: 19 Feb 202422 Feb 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume1004 LNNS
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference9th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, ICICT 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period19/02/2422/02/24

Keywords

  • Agbogbloshie
  • E-waste
  • E-waste management
  • Ghana
  • Information technology

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