TED: What a scrapyard in Ghana can teach us about innovation | DK Osseo-Asare

The video explores Agbogbloshie, a scrapyard in Accra, highlighting its role in urban mining and recycling. It discusses the innovative practices of local makers and their collaboration with STEM students to create sustainable solutions. The Spacecraft platform is introduced as a tool for makers, emphasizing the Sankofa philosophy for future innovation in Africa.

What is Agbogbloshie primarily known for?

• A historical site

• A famous tourist attraction

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A large electronic waste scrapyard

What is the main environmental concern associated with the recycling processes in Agbogbloshie?

• Water pollution from chemical spills

• Air pollution from burning wires

• Deforestation

• Noise pollution from machinery

What is 'urban mining' as practiced in Agbogbloshie?

• Extracting minerals from urban soil

• Recovering valuable materials from electronic waste

• Digging for oil in urban areas

• Mining for gold in city rivers

Why is urban mining considered more efficient than traditional mining?

• It requires less manpower

• It yields more valuable materials per ton

• It is less time-consuming

• It is more environmentally friendly

What role do local makers play in Agbogbloshie's recycling ecosystem?

• They provide financial services

• They dismantle and repurpose electronic waste

• They export scrap materials

• They design new electronic devices

What is the purpose of the Sankofa Innovation initiative?

• To build new factories

• To export electronic waste

• To combine practical skills with technical knowledge for innovation

• To promote tourism in Agbogbloshie

What is the makerspace kiosk designed to do?

• Store electronic waste

• Facilitate experiential and experimental making

• Serve as a traditional classroom

• Provide housing for workers

What is the significance of the Sankofa symbol in the context of the initiative?

• It denotes economic prosperity

• It signifies environmental conservation

• It symbolizes the importance of learning from the past

• It represents technological advancement

How does the initiative aim to support sustainable practices?

• By building new factories

• By developing a trading app for scrap dealers

• By reducing the workforce

• By importing new technologies

What is the ultimate goal of the makerspace system?

• To replace traditional education systems

• To enable makers to produce and trade sustainably

• To create a global network of tech hubs

• To eliminate electronic waste