Circular economy key to accelerating Africa’s industrial transformation, says ECA
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) applauded COMESA’s work in promoting the circular economy as a driver of industrial transformation, value addition, and sustainable economic growth in Eastern and Southern Africa. ECA participated in the Second COMESA Green Industry Connect Meeting at the 19th COMESA Business Forum and Exhibition in Harare, Zimbabwe. The meeting brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, financiers, development partners, and innovators to explore circular business models and strengthen value chains in leather, textiles, plastics, and electronic waste.
Why it matters: The meeting links circular-economy measures to regional integration and value addition, indicating that COMESA members are framing resource efficiency as part of industrial competitiveness.