Economic DevelopmentSustainability
At our upcoming Economic Development Symposium: Focus Ghana (May 22–25, 2025), we’re highlighting practical, job-creating innovation. Richard Mensah, Founder & CEO of RiGAfrica, will share how converting coconut waste into charcoal briquettes can help Tema reduce landfill burden, provide a cleaner household and commercial fuel, and create new employment opportunities across the value chain—from collection and processing to distribution.
Why this matters
Clean & practical: Briquettes burn efficiently and can lower reliance on traditional wood charcoal.
Local jobs: Youth and small enterprises can participate in waste collection, pressing, packaging, and sales.
Circular economy: Diverts organic waste, cuts emissions, and keeps value creation in community.
Hear it at the Symposium
Join city leaders, educators, and business partners from San Diego and Tema as we explore scalable models for sustainability, skills training, and cross-border partnerships.
Dates: May 22–25, 2025
Host: San Diego–Tema Sister City Society
Inquiries/RSVP: sdtema.sistercity@gmail.com
