the African Circular Economy Alliance
ACEA is a government-led coalition of African nations with a mission to spur Africa's transformation to a circular economy that delivers economic growth, jobs, and positive environmental outcomes.
The Alliance was conceived in 2016 during the World Economic Forum with the mindset of developing Africa's circular economy ecosystem while capitalizing on its development opportunities.
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ACEA serves as a platform that supports the circular transition at the national , regional and continental level through :
CURRENT ACEA MEMBERS
WHY shoulD AFRICAN COUNTRIES CONSIDER JOINING THE ALLIANCE?
ACEA provides assistance to its country members in harnessing the possibilities offered by circularity through a range of initiatives, inter alia :
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Publishing Circular Economy guidelines and tools for policymakers
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Facilitating seminars, conducting training programs and workshops,
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Promoting the growth and expansion of circular economy businesses
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Facilitating partnerships and sister projects
Alliance members benefit from the expertise, networks, and resources provided by ACEA to support the implementation of circular economy initiatives. This includes access to networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, strategic partnership, funding opportunities, and other valuable resources.
The Minister of Environment, in the Abidjan Declaration adopted during the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN)
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"reiterate the commitment made at 17th Ordinary session of the of the Africa Ministerial Conference on the Environment to raise awareness on the circular economy and to encourage members states to join and support the African Circular Economy Alliance to harness the benefits of circular economy to minimize resource extraction, generate green jobs and safeguard the planet, in line with Africa’s ambition to reduce land degradation, desertification and drought"
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