The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) takes place from 6 to 7 December 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda. Central Africa is taking part in this event, via a Studio organised in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Electricity, agriculture, urban infrastructure, transport, manufacturing and textiles are all sectors that offer opportunities for the transition to a circular economy in Africa.
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