

About ACEA
The African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) is a government-led coalition of African countries, with a mission to spur Africa's transformation to a circular economy that delivers economic growth, jobs, and positive environmental outcomes.
ACEA's Secretariat is hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and is supported by the Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF), the only multi-donors trust funds dedicated to mainstreaming circular economy as an inclusive green growth strategy across the continent, set up by the AfDB.

Held from 3 June to 2 July 2026 under the theme "Scaling Africa's Circular Transition: From Policy to Sector-wide Action," the ACEA Annual Meeting shifted the focus from policy formulation to implementation, scaling, and impact. It showcased practical collaboration, innovative financing, private sector-led delivery, and investments with strong scaling potential, with targeted discussions on priority sectors: plastics and packaging, electronics, construction materials, food systems, and critical raw materials.




