| Title | Social Hotspot analysis of the e-waste sector in Ghana and Nigeria |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 6983 |
| Authors | Traverso, M; Mankaa, R; Pedalá, MC; Covais, A |
| Title | Social Hotspot analysis of the e-waste sector in Ghana and Nigeria |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | The transition towards a circular economy, which has emerged as a promising approach to achieving sustainable development and which involves the reuse of e -waste, may cause significant social impacts on vulnerable groups if it is not addressed in a proper manner. The European Union has established a clear circular economy plan with particular attention on e -waste treatment. However, a considerable amount of e -waste still ends up outside Europe, mainly in African Countries. Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) has been recognized as a valid methodology to assess the social impacts caused by products or services to stakeholders involved along the life cycle perspective. Most S-LCA studies are conducted in the formal sector; however, informal sectors constitute a crucial element of the economy in emerging and developing countries. In particular, formal waste management practices are complemented by the informal sector in Indonesia, African and Latin American countries. The informal sector represents an important support element. Few studies have been conducted on the social impacts of the e -waste sector and even fewer have been implemented following the guidelines of Social Life Cycle Assessment for Products and Organizations. However, we are still far from a complete overview of the social impacts in the e -waste sector, in particular for developing countries. Knowing that most e -waste through illegal exportation ends up in African countries, a social hotspot analysis has been conducted on the electronic sector in African countries, focusing on Nigeria and Ghana, which are the most affected. The study also identifies a set of indicators needed to assess the social performance of e -waste in Nigeria and Ghana. |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2024.05.023 |
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