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Learn more ABOUT CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN AFRICA

Read the most recent circular economy research and knowledge pieces from ACEA:

the 5 BIG BETS report

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In this report, the Africa Circular Economy Alliance with the World Economic Forum and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Denmark have identified the 5 industries offering immediate opportunities for increased circularity while improving the economy, jobs, and the environment on the continent

RESOURCES ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN AFRICA FROM ACEA'S STRATEGIC PARTNERS

​Circular economy in Africa: examples and opportunities

SECTORS: Automotives, built environment, electronics and e-waste, fashion and textiles, finance, food and agriculture, plastics, policy

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CONTRIBUTORS: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ICLEI Africa, CHATHAM HOUSE, University of Lagos​​​

This collection of insights on the circular economy in Africa explores key questions about accelerating the circular economy on the continent.

Ideas and food for thought to advance circular economy in Africa

Resources on Circular Economy in Africa

New Research - From waste to resource: demystifying the policy challenges and identifying opportunities for a circular economy in Zambia

This research provides crucial insights into Zambia's policy environment and the relevance of the Circular Economy (CE) concept.

Key messages include:

  • Zambia's waste management issues pose significant economic, environmental, and social challenges.

  • The CE concept is gaining interest, but current linear waste management misses opportunities for value creation.

  • Policy challenges include ambiguous ownership, limited enforcement, restrictive licensing, low innovation support, and exclusion of the informal sector.

  • Key policy opportunities are developing a CE agenda, defining clear roles, enhancing waste systems, enforcing regulations, fostering innovation, and adopting an inclusive multistakeholder approach.

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