Accra: The government has inaugurated a new E-waste Handover Centre in Accra, aiming to improve recycling practices and address environmental and health issues linked to electronic waste. The facility is part of a broader effort to align recycling processes with international standards and mitigate the detrimental effects of e-waste on public health and the environment. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ms. Ophelia Mensah Hayford, highlighted the centre's impact during the commissioning ceremony. She reported that the new facility had facilitated the collection of significant quantities of e-waste, including 476.88 tonnes of cables, 37.03 tonnes of mixed batteries, 31.83 tonnes of thermoplastics, and 87 sets of Cathode Ray Televisions. Ms. Hayford emphasized that the centre represents a commitment to environmental protection and public health. The initiative addresses the critical issue of e-waste burning in Agbogbloshie, Accra, which has led t o widespread health concerns and environmental degradation. In 2017, the German Government, through KfW, entered into a financing agreement with Ghana's Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) to promote sustainable e-waste management. This agreement serves as a pilot project to inform the National E-waste System and the operationalization of Act 917. The project's objectives include developing an incentive system for e-waste collection and disposal and the establishment of the Handover Centre. Since its inception in 2018, the project has made progress in curbing improper e-waste disposal, creating over 450 green jobs, and training more than 200 scrap dealers in safe e-waste handling. The collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency and other stakeholders has been pivotal in these efforts. Ms. Hayford reiterated the government's commitment to enhancing national capacity, boosting e-waste collection, promoting formal recycling, and engaging with key stakeholders to achi eve sustainable solutions for Ghana's e-waste challenges. The centre aligns with the country's Sustainable Development Goals and marks a significant step towards environmental sustainability.