WHAT: Launch of the process to develop Uganda's Circular Economy Roadmap
WHO: Government of Uganda, African Development Bank and the Africa Circular Economy Facility
WHEN: 30 January 2024; 15:00 EAT
WHERE: Sheraton Hotel, Kampala
The African Development Bank and the Government of Uganda will launch the process of developing a circular economy roadmap for the country. The project, funded by the Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF), a multi-donor trust fund of the Bank, will enable Uganda to leverage circular economy opportunities to address challenges and achieve its national goals.
A circular economy is an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of products with the aim of continuing production in a sustainable manner, minimizing waste and increasing the life cycle of products. It differs from the prevailing linear economic model, in which products are manufactured, used up and disposed of or discarded.
The proposed roadmap is expected to serve as a crucial tool for mainstreaming the circular economy into national development instruments to drive growth. It will also guide on policies and projects needed to shift the country from a linear production model to a circular one.
The event will bring together, representatives of different ministries, including Trade, Environment, Finance; governmental agencies in charge of circular economy in Uganda; private sector; the Bank; and other donors and development partners.
For more information please contact:
- Aina Andrianalizaha, Africa Circular Economy Facility, Email: [email protected] Tel: +261 322360582
- Joyce Mulama, AfDB Communication and External Relations Department, Email: [email protected], Tel: +254 724975170
