‎GAYO Urges Government to Implement Policy Reforms to Bolster Ghana’s Waste Management Sector ‎



Story by Azaglo Michael 


The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) is ramping up its advocacy for sustainable economic shifts, calling on the government to establish concrete policies that support youth-led waste management and green businesses.

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‎The call to action was made during a specialized 2-day Green Business Training workshop hosted at the University of Ghana (UG), designed to equip students with the tools to transform environmental challenges into profitable ventures.


‎Keynote speaker Prof. Teddy Osei Kwakye, an Associate Professor from the University of Ghana Business School’s Accounting Department, emphasized that waste management is an untapped goldmine for the Ghanaian youth.

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Prof. Teddy Osei Kwakye, an Associate Professor from the University of Ghana Business School’s Accounting Department, 

‎Addressing the rising concerns over job scarcity, Prof. Kwakye urged students to shift their perspective on environmental hazards.

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‎"Youth should stop complaining about unemployment when there is so much to be done," Prof. Kwakye stated. "Our gutters are choked with waste that can be recycled into new, useful products. 

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‎This workshop aims to show that through the right eco-friendly education, waste can become a viable business that also ensures a hygienic environment."

‎He lauded GAYO for providing the platform to turn these "waste ideas" into reality, but noted that individual effort requires state support. 

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‎He urged the government to create an enabling environment,such as tax incentives or streamlined regulations,to allow youth-led green startups to thrive.

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‎GAYO Regional Coordinator, Antonio Yayrator, echoed the need for a unified approach. He argued that the government cannot solve the sanitation and employment crises in isolation.

‎Key strategic goals discussed included:

‎Public-Private Partnerships: Strengthening ties between the state and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).

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‎Sector Innovation: Moving away from traditional disposal methods toward a circular economy.

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‎Resource Leveraging: Viewing the country’s waste crisis as a strategic opportunity to lower the national unemployment rate.

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‎"It is time to see waste as an opportunity to leverage," Yayrator noted, highlighting that the private sector and CSOs are ready to collaborate if the right policy frameworks are in place.

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‎Participants at the workshop expressed high optimism, noting that the training provided a practical roadmap for entering the green economy. By focusing on sustainability and green principles, GAYO continues to position the Ghanaian youth at the forefront of the global climate transition.

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‎Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) and University of Ghana experts call on the government to implement policies supporting waste management businesses to tackle youth unemployment.

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