Analisis Kebijakan Ghana Menangani Digital Dumping Ground di Agbogbloshie

Abstract

As technology develops, the need for information technology devices increases. It would
also increase the electronic waste products. This study aims to describe how the policies and
actions of the Ghanaian government dealing with e-waste issues. Based on the data collected,
Ghana to receive e-waste from many different development countries. Ghana, in the city of
Agbogbloshie is the largest digital dumping ground in the world. E-waste is a hazardous waste
that has a long-term impact on society and the environment. In this study, authors used the
Descriptive research method. This research is problem solving that investigated and analyzed by
describing the subject or object of state, person, institution, society and others. The author found
that Ghana is implementing a prefentive policy strategy and conducts more detailed oversight in
dealing with e-waste. Nevertheless, in 2016 Ghana has become the largest landfill in the world.
In addition, Ghana has also conducted several collaborations in dealing with e-waste with other
countries such as China, Israel and the United Kingdom.