

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.

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.




