Centre of Excellence for Ghana’s Circular Economy
Ghana Circular
Economy Centre
Promoting sustainable innovation and environmental regeneration through institutional excellence in circular activities across Ghana's key value chains..
Transitioning from Linear to Circular
GCEC facilitates the shift from traditional take make dispose models to sustainable, circular systems that regenerate Ghana’s environment and economy. We believe in an inclusive approach that empowers the next generation of green entrepreneurs.
Sustainable
Design
Redesigning products for longevity and reuse.
Resource
Recovery
Turning industrial waste into high-value resources.
Renewable
Inputs
Prioritizing bio-based and non-toxic materials.
Social
Inclusivity
Empowering women and youth in the green economy.
Our Services
GCEC advances the circular economy in Ghana by strengthening systems, enterprises, and ecosystems across priority value chains. Our work focuses on:
Capacity Development
Building the skills and capabilities of entrepreneurs, enterprises, and institutions
Technology & Innovation
Supporting the development and scaling of circular technologies and business models
Access to
Finance
Improving investment readiness and linking circular enterprises to finance
Policy & Market Development
Generating evidence to strengthen enabling policies and markets
Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Convening stakeholders to foster collaboration and coordinated action
Circular Ventures Programme
A flagship programme supporting innovators, startups, and MSMEs to develop, pilot, and scale circular economy solutions
Priority Value Chains
GCEC focuses its interventions across key value chains where circular solutions can deliver high economic, social, and environmental impact:
Textiles
Promoting sustainable fashion and textile waste upcycling within local markets. We support designers and manufacturers in integrating circularity into Ghana’s vibrant textile industry.
Agriculture
Enhancing soil health and reducing waste through circular bio-economy practices. We promote regenerative farming and sustainable supply chains for Ghana’s agrarian heartland.
Plastics
Combating pollution through innovative recovery, recycling, and redesign systems. Our focus is on closing the loop and reducing the ecological footprint of plastic usage across Ghana.
Sustainable Development Goals
Global Integration,
Local Impact.
GCEC aligns its circular initiatives with the United Nations 2030 agenda, prioritizing systemic change across five core pillars of development.
2030 Target
64 MtCO2e
framework
NDC Aligned
Ready to get involved?
Whether you are an innovator, an investor, or a policy maker, let’s collaborate to build a sustainable and waste-free future together.
