About AISWAM
Dedicated to advancing professional practice in sanitation and waste management.
History
The Africa Institute of Sanitation and Waste Management (AISWAM) is the outcome of a partnership between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)—the foremost Science and Technology University in Ghana and Zoomlion Ghana Ltd – Africa’s biggest Sanitation and Waste Management company.
Who we are
It is a uniquely African initiative and an emergent Centre of Excellence whose existence has been necessitated by the ever-increasing waste and sanitation crisis many African countries and their communities face. The need for transformative solutions to Africa’s interconnected environmental, social, and economic challenges, therefore, remains a fundamental concern of the Institute. Operating on a philosophy of experience and problem-based education, the Institute works with governments, development agencies, local and international academic institutions, and other stakeholders to train skilled professionals who graduate with a high sense of professionalism and the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes to address Africa’s environment and development challenges.
Unlock Potential with AISWAM
The KNUST-Africa Institute of Sanitation and Waste Management (K-AISWAM) is thus a KNUST campus in Accra. As an Academia-Industry collaboration, it was established by KNUST and the Zoomlion Group to offer a cutting-edge education to prospective students in Accra and beyond. Located in Ashaley Botwe Nmai-Djorn with an Annex at Adiringarnor, it provides a conducive environment for teaching and learning. Graduating students are awarded KNUST certificates upon completion. There are several hostels available for student’s accommodation.
Thrive with Us
Ghana’s rapid economic growth is resulting in the generation of increased human and industrial wastes that are severely affecting its environment. Over the years there has been growing recognition of the inability of traditional waste management systems to cope with the volumes of wastes generated daily around us. New and improved methods of environmental sanitation that employ modern technologies with trained human resources are required to effectively take up the challenge of managing the wastes in an environmentally sustainable manner. The Institute is much more than a waste management research and training facility. The entire environmental sanitation industry in Ghana and throughout West Africa is seriously underdeveloped and untapped. Our partners, Zoomlion Ghana Ltd and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, have joined together to form the Institute as both a tertiary level education entity and an environmental consultancy. What we learn in the field quickly comes to the classroom, so our students are at the cutting edge of applied environmental science. Commenced in 2011, with the vision of providing capacity in environmental sanitation management, in collaboration with KNUST. Previously ran academic courses specifically in 12 subject areas.
Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with leading organizations to drive innovation and excellence in sanitation and waste management.
KNUST
Zoomlion Ghana
World Safety Organisation
The Edge Faculty
J.A Plantpool
Our Supporters
We are grateful for the support of these organizations that help us further our mission.
Our Purpose, Vision, and Mission
OUR PURPOSE
To build Africa’s human capital base to achieve environmental sustainability
OUR VISION
To become the premiere professional Institute in integrated development programmes in Africa.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to leverage appropriate technology and education to foster innovation and build the human capacity necessary for Africa's journey toward sustainability.
Our Approach
In order to achieve a sustainable environment for our posterity AISWAM exists to serve the citizens of Ghana and West Africa through three essential facets of learning. Our approach to service delivery and excellence to serving individuals, industry, and other multinational organizations is built on three essential facets of learning.
Research
We lead with research first approach in designing impactful training solutions for our key stakeholders. Our research initiatives cut across the different facets of the corporate industry, sanitation and waste management, leadership, organizational culture design, training and development, etc.
Education/Training
Knowledge of why things happen, gained through research, shall be taught to future leaders to ensure the continuance of the Institution and its role in society. We offer high quality professional training to help our partners manoeuvre industrial challenges. Practical knowledge facilitators from the Jospong Group using the academic expertise of KNUST provide bespoke training to tackle all training and capacity development needs
Consulting
Knowledge shall be put to work through training and development to create the right human capital needs for transformational growth in industry.