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Community and individual sense of trust and psychological distress among the urban poor in Accra, Ghana. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2018
BACKGROUND:Mental health disorders present significant health challenges in populations in sub Saharan Africa especially in deprived urban poor contexts.
Mawuli K Kushitor, Maame B Peterson, Paapa Yaw Asante, Naa Dodua Dodoo, Sandra Boatemaa, Raphael Baffour Awuah, Francis Agyei, Lionel Sakyi, F Nii-Amoo Dodoo, Ama de-Graft Aikins   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding Political Participation From the Margins: The Perspectives of Migrant Slum Dwellers in Agbogbloshie, Ghana

Journal of Asian and African Studies, 2022
This paper explores politics and political participation from the voices and perspectives of migrant slum dwellers in Agbogbloshie, the most populous migrant slum in Accra. Using in-depth interviews, the paper found that residents’ conception of politics is couched in a pejorative sense as they view politics as a “dirty and deceitful game.” While most ...
openaire   +1 more source

Multiple elemental exposures amongst workers at the Agbogbloshie electronic waste (e-waste) site in Ghana [PDF]

Chemosphere, 2016
Electronic waste (e-waste) recycling is growing worldwide and raising a number of environmental health concerns. One of the largest e-waste sites is Agbogbloshie (Ghana). While several toxic elements have been reported in Agbogbloshie's environment, there is limited knowledge of human exposures there.
Roland Kofi, Srigboh, Niladri, Basu, Judith, Stephens, Emmanuel, Asampong, Marie, Perkins, Richard L, Neitzel, Julius, Fobil   +6 more
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Advancing Sustainable Development in the Ghanaian e‐Waste Sector: A System Dynamics Perspective

Sustainable Development, Volume 33, Issue S1, Page 1437-1458, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Ghana is a major e‐waste treatment hotspot in the Global South, dominated by the informal sector (IFS). There, sustainable development goals (SDGs) like good health and well‐being, no poverty, or sustainable communities remain an area of concern.
Vanessa Heinrich, Svenja Klose, Magnus Fröhling   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Circular Economic Activities of e‐Waste Pickers in South Africa: Using Korten's Four Generations Strategies as Framework

Sustainable Development, Volume 33, Issue 5, Page 7603-7616, October 2025.
ABSTRACT E‐waste pickers play a valuable role in the circular economy and divert waste from landfills. Despite their contributions to the economy, informal e‐waste pickers work in very adverse conditions. With a view to improving their livelihoods and working conditions and possibly increasing their integration, Korten's four generations framework is ...
Takunda Y. Chitaka, Catherina Schenck, Jochen Petersen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Assessment of Matrix Integration Dynamics Between Beetroot Powder and Paste in Wheat‐Based Cupcake Formulations

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 9, September 2025.
This study investigated the incorporation of beetroot in two forms (powder and paste) at five concentration levels (10%–50%) in cupcakes, finding strong linear relationships between beetroot concentration and physical properties. Paste formulations consistently outperformed powder at equivalent concentrations in textural properties, color development ...
Berlinda Agyei‐Poku, Sakyiwaa Afia Amponsah, Dedo Doreen Adi, Barikisu Mohammed   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Air Quality Impacts at an E‐Waste Site in Ghana Using Flexible, Moderate‐Cost and Quality‐Assured Measurements

GeoHealth, 2020
Air quality information is scarce in low‐ and middle‐income countries. This study describes the application of moderate cost approaches that can provide spatial and temporal information on concentrations of particulate matter (PM) needed to assess ...
Lawrencia Kwarteng, Emmanuel Acquah Baiden, Julius Fobil, John Arko‐Mensah, Thomas Robins, Stuart Batterman   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Leveraging Blockchain and Smart Contracts to Combat Greenwashing in Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development, Volume 33, Issue 4, Page 5874-5889, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Blockchain technology, when combined with smart contracts, enables buyers to distinguish between greenwashed and genuinely eco‐friendly products. The presence of counterfeit items can severely impact supply chains by diminishing brand value, eroding consumer confidence, and undermining market trust.
Ragnhild Silkoset, Arne Nygaard
wiley   +1 more source

Electronic waste and environmental sustainability in Ghana: Aligning national policies with the sustainable development goals

Geo: Geography and Environment, Volume 12, Issue 2, July‐December 2025.
Abstract Electronic waste (e‐waste) can be defined as discarded or obsolete electronic and electrical equipment that is no longer functional or desired. Globally, e‐waste poses significant problems and threats to the environment, society and health of the population.
Richard Kwame Adom, Mulala Danny Simatele   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Place‐Based Sustainability Transformations for Just Futures: A Systematic Review

Geo: Geography and Environment, Volume 12, Issue 2, July‐December 2025.
Short Abstract The planet faces complex and interconnected challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequalities, necessitating transformative change for sustainability. This paper presents a systematic review of research on sustainability transformations reveals significant variation in how justice and equity are addressed ...
Katie Keddie, Sam Beaver, Elizabeth A. Law, Christopher D. Ives, Nathan J. Bennett, Jessica P. R. Thorn, Rachel S. Friedman   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source