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  1. Local government bodies in Ghana are responsible for managing the country's waste collection services.

Ghana Armed Forces supports waste evacuation from Accra to Nsawam

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What happened

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The government has begun evacuating tonnes of waste from Agbogbloshie along the Odaw River in Accra. This waste is being transported to the Adepa Engineered Landfill site in Nsawam. The exercise is spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, with support from the Ghana Armed Forces. The operation is part of a comprehensive program intended to prevent perennial flooding and pave the way for the Agbogbloshie Urban Renewal Project.

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Why it matters

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The waste management program is designed to rid the capital city of filth and support urban renewal goals. During the operation, the President called on road contractors to provide trucks and Oil Marketing Companies to supply fuel for the waste evacuation exercise.

Local government bodies in Ghana are responsible for managing the country's waste collection services.

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Who's involved

  • Ghana Armed ForcesProviding operational support for the waste evacuation exercise.
  • NsawamHosting the Adepa Engineered Landfill site that receives the evacuated waste.
  • GhanaThe nation undertaking the comprehensive waste management and urban renewal program.
  • AccraThe capital city from which the waste is being evacuated.
  • Mahama AyarigaInspecting the capacity of the Nsawam landfill as a Minister.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GhanaSpeculative

    The operation could lead to reduced long-term municipal costs related to waste disposal and urban renewal.

  • NsawamSpeculative

    The Nsawam landfill could see increased operational demand and capacity utilization due to the influx of evacuated waste.

  • Ghana Armed ForcesSpeculative

    The Ghana Armed Forces might face increased operational costs associated with supporting civil infrastructure projects.

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  1. Waste is being transported from Accra to Nsawam as part of a waste management operation led by the Ministry of Local Government and supported by the Ghana Armed Forces.Sub-event
  2. GAF manages waste evacuation from Agbogbloshie to Nsawam for future industrial park use.1 source

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