WASCAL hosts KEITI delegation to explore environmental collaboration opportunities
Date: 2026-03-11
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use
(WASCAL) has hosted a delegation from the Korea Environmental Industry &
Technology Institute (KEITI) at its headquarters in Ghana to discuss potential
areas of cooperation on environmental sustainability initiatives.
The
KEITI delegation was led by Hong Seok Kim, Chief Representative of the
institute’s Ghana Office, and included Persis Osei Kusi, Project Lead at the
office.
Discussions during the meeting focused on opportunities for collaboration in areas such as waste-to-energy development, water supply systems and smart water management solutions aimed at addressing environmental and infrastructure challenges in the region.
Participants
also highlighted KEITI’s support for pre-feasibility studies as a key entry
point for developing environmentally sustainable projects with the potential
for large-scale impact.
The
meeting further emphasized the importance of strengthened collaboration among
public institutions, private-sector stakeholders, local experts and development
partners in advancing practical and scalable environmental solutions that
respond to regional needs.
Officials
noted that the engagement represents a step toward strengthening cooperation
between WASCAL and KEITI while opening new pathways for partnerships that
support sustainable development initiatives across West Africa.
