Ghana’s businesses don’t always need costly tech. How to build on what’s already been done

Across Africa, governments are promoting industrialisation while encouraging businesses to reduce waste and keep materials in use for longer. Many manufacturers, however, especially the smaller ones, can’t afford the advanced technologies often associated with greener production. This has created the impression that sustainability is a luxury only large, well-funded businesses can pay for. We are researchers who help businesses build and manage supply chains. Our recent study of manufacturing…