From oil imports and gold exports to cocoa fields that provide food for millions, Ghana's mining, energy, and agricultural industries drive the country's progress. However, they also produce enormous amounts of waste: farms throw away crop leftovers that could improve soil, energy systems inefficiently lose fuel and heat, and mining leaves behind enormous piles of tailings. These problems are revealed by application of Material Flow Analysis, which is a straightforward method of mapping what enters, what remains, and what exits the country’s economy. It also identifies waste-to-energy solutions that are rational for each sector. In order to alleviate environmental stress, stabilize the power supply, create new jobs, and ultimately lower the unemployment rate.

Барко А. (науч. рук. Сергиенко О.И.) Application of material flow analysis to improve resource efficiency of ghana // Сборник тезисов докладов конгресса молодых ученых. Электронное издание. – СПб: Университет ИТМО, [2026]. URL: https://kmu.itmo.ru/digests/article/17720