World Circular Economy Forum 2022 to hold in Rwanda

The 2022 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) will hold in October, in Kigali, Rwanda. This will be hosted by the Republic of Rwanda, the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra.

Africa is gradually moving towards developing its chemical sector and one of such moves is aimed at enhancing a circular economy. Through WCEF2022, Rwanda aims to showcase Africa’s interest in developing the region for a circular economy. This was affirmed by the Minister of Environment in Rwanda, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya.  Finland agrees with this new development, confirming Africa as a vast continent that plays a significant role in having a global circular economy. Therefore, hosting the event in Africa is a good step for the global world.

Rwanda is a landlocked country in Central Africa where there is the convergence of the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa. Rwanda is a founding member and Co-chair of the African Circular Economy Alliance. It has also been at the forefront of the transition process to a Circular Economy in Africa and the world at large. Moreover, the country recently developed its first Circular Economy Action Plan.