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.
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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.
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JULY 2025
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL CIRCULAR ECONOMY ROADMAP OF ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia’s newly launched Circular Economy Roadmap marks a pivotal step in the country’s transition toward a more resilient and resource-smart economy. Developed with support from the African Development Bank’s Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) and the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), the roadmap offers a tailored framework to rewire systems, unlock local value chains, and guide cross-sector investments.
As Benin and Cameroon prepare to unveil their own, this initiative redefines how circularity drives structural transformation across Africa. The official document will soon be available on www.aceaafrica.org
The Circular Economy opportunities for Africa
Africa is brimming with potentialities that circular solutions can unlock.
Furthermore, the continent is uniquely positioned to drive transformation through circularity. Learn more about the unique advantages that position the African continent at the forefront of the circular economy transition.
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Get a glimpse of the circular economy opportunities for Africa:
Resources on Circular Economy in Africa
Explore the wealth of knowledge and expertise offered by ACEA to gain a deeper understanding of the circular economy in Africa.
