The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa Campus, in the Upper West Region of Ghana, has moved into uncharted waters by partnering with George Washington University (GWU) to pilot a mobile, solar-powered evaporative cooling system designed to reduce post-harvest losses among vegetable farmers.
Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile during the project site inspection on August 15, 2025, Professor Frederick Dayour, Director of Research, noted that the initiative aligns with UBIDS’s strategic vision for sustainable agriculture and supports plans for establishing a joint GWU–UBIDS Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. He described the project as a “perfect match” for the University’s strategy, particularly in advancing the planned School of Agriculture and Agripreneurship Sciences.
Professor Moses Kanganga of GWU added “the cooling system combines solar power with locally crafted insulation to deliver a sustainable and low-cost solution that can transform how farmers preserve their produce”.
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