Agbogbloshie: A Cycle of Making and Remaking

The video explores Agbogbloshie, a scrapyard in Accra, highlighting its role in urban mining and recycling. It discusses the innovative practices of remaking and unmaking materials, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between grassroots makers and STEAM professionals. The concept of Sankofa Innovation is introduced, promoting a cycle of making and remaking. The video envisions a future where African makerspaces lead in circular economy practices.

What is Agbogbloshie primarily known for?

• A famous scrapyard

• A tourist attraction

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A technology hub

What is the term used to describe the process of extracting valuable materials from waste in Agbogbloshie?

• Traditional mining

• Asteroid mining

• Urban mining

• Deep-sea mining

How do scrap dealers in Agbogbloshie handle components that are still functional?

• They sell them to repair workshops

• They melt them down

• They destroy them

• They discard them

What is a key feature of the learning process in Agbogbloshie?

• Memorization of facts

• Heuristic learning

• Traditional lectures

• Online courses

What is the main goal of the Sankofa Innovation initiative?

• To create a new university

• To combine practical and technical knowledge

• To export scrap materials

• To build luxury products

What is the purpose of the makerspace kiosk in Agbogbloshie?

• To store unused scrap

• To provide a space for experiential making

• To sell imported goods

• To serve as a traditional school

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

• It is a traditional dance

• It symbolizes the importance of learning from the past

• It represents a new beginning

• It is a logo for a tech company

How does the makerspace kiosk differ from a traditional fab lab?

• It is more expensive

• It is low-cost and locally manufactured

• It is fixed in place

• It requires imported materials

What is the role of the trading app developed for Agbogbloshie?

• To export scrap materials

• To sell new electronics

• To connect scrap dealers with buyers

• To provide online courses

What is the ultimate aim of the makerspace system in Agbogbloshie?

• To import foreign technology

• To eliminate all waste

• To enable makers to produce and trade effectively

• To create a closed economy