What We Do
Our mission is to support the transition to a circular economy in Ghana through innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
Strategic Pillars
GCEC advances the circular economy in Ghana by strengthening systems, enterprises, and ecosystems across priority value chains.
Our work focuses on:
Capacity Development
GCEC supports entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), informal sector actors, public institutions, and other ecosystem stakeholders through technical and entrepreneurial skills development, awareness-raising, and targeted training.
Technology & Innovation
The Centre promotes the development, adaptation, and deployment of circular technologies, products, and business models through technical assistance, pilot initiatives, and demonstration activities.
Access to
Finance
GCEC facilitates access to finance for circular economy solutions by strengthening investment readiness, linking enterprises to financial institutions and funding mechanisms, and working with partners to de-risk circular investments.
Policy & Market Development
GCEC generates evidence and analytical knowledge to inform policy dialogue and strengthen the enabling environment for the circular economy through research, opportunity mapping, value chain analysis, and market assessments.
Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
The Centre convenes public and private stakeholders including government institutions, industry, academia, development partners, and civil society to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Circular Ventures Programme
The Circular Ventures Programme is GCEC’s flagship innovation and entrepreneurship programme. It supports the identification, development, and scaling of circular economy solutions led by innovators, startups, and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
What We Aim to Achieve
Through its programmes and partnerships, GCEC supports entrepreneurs, innovators, and institutions to translate circular ideas into practice. This includes developing opportunity maps to guide investment, building the capacity of thousands of small-scale entrepreneurs, validating circular technologies and business models, and mobilising private capital to scale circular solutions.
Priority Value Chains
GCEC focuses its interventions across key value chains where circular solutions can deliver high economic, social, and environmental impact:
Textiles
We aim to reduce textile waste by encouraging upcycling, repair, and sustainable fashion. By supporting designers and businesses that prioritize durability and recyclability, we are reshaping the local fashion industry.
- Upcycling workshops & hubs
- Second-hand market optimization
- Sustainable fiber research
Agriculture
Promoting regenerative agriculture and minimizing food waste are central to our work. We empower farmers and processors to adopt circular practices that enhance soil health, reduce post-harvest losses, and create bio-products from waste.
- Regenerative farming techniques
- Bio-waste to energy conversion
- Value addition to agro-waste
Plastics
We are tackling plastic pollution by promoting collection, recycling, and the development of alternative materials. Our initiatives support businesses transforming plastic waste into valuable resources, fostering a cleaner environment.
- Support for recycling startups
- Community collection drives
- Research into biodegradable alternatives
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.