ACE Comms TeamIn the pursuit of water and environmental sustainability, the need for key interventions and innovations is not just a necessity, but a collective responsibility. The Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre Kumasi (RWESCK) stands at the forefront, continuously raising the bar in water and sanitation innovation. Through tailored interventions, RWESCK is dedicated to achieving water and environmental sustainability through digital skills development training, international certification, and ground-breaking technological inventions.
RWESCK Digital Skills Development
RWESCK has been harnessing IT expertise to train and empower a critical mass of professionals essential for pioneer sustainable solutions in water and environmental sanitation. One of its flagship interventions includes a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art digital skills development program. The program has trained individuals in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data analytics, and digital literacy, all tailored to revolutionize the water and sanitation sector. In collaboration with AgroParisTech and other French partners, and with generous
funding from the French Embassy in Ghana, RWESCK has not only provided skills development but has also catalyzed a transformative shift in Ghana’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. Powered by technologies like AI, big data, and IoT, the initiative aims to reshape the delivery of WASH services in the country. Since 2019, RWESCK has successfully trained more than 70 Ph.D. candidates and over 125 MSc students in the field of water and sanitation management, ensuring a pipeline of skilled professionals for the future.
ISO 17025 Certification of RWESCK Lab: A Collaborative Endeavour with Ghana Standards Authority
In line with its commitment to conducting world-class research and elevating laboratory services to international standards, RWESCK has invested in state-of-the-art equipment. The centre is currently collaborating with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to attain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certification for it’s advanced laboratory facilities. This certification will enable the center to provide valuable support to commercial entities and significantly advance research in the water and sanitation sectors.
Innovative Rotary Dryer Technology for Food Waste Processing
The center’s continued focus on nurturing students capable of developing innovative and sustainable solutions has led to the creation of a revolutionary rotary dryer. Spearheaded by Mr. Joseph Kwarko-Kyei, a Master’s degree alumnus of RWESCK, this ingenious device addresses food waste management challenges.
The dryer efficiently collects food waste, dries it, and then mills it into powder, which can be utilised as animal feed. The device is used to tackle waste management concerns while providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical feeds. Beyond waste management, the dryer holds broader applications, including the production of organic fertilizers, thereby reducing Ghana’s reliance on imports.
These sustainable interventions stand as a testament to RWESCK’s dedication to fostering innovation while addressing real-world challenges in water and environmental sanitation.