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African Circular Economy Network (ACEN)
Creating a restorative circular African economy that generates well-being and prosperity inclusive of all its people.
About African Circular Economy Network (ACEN)
The African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is a registered Non-Profit Organisation in South Africa (195-590 NPO). The VISION is to build a restorative African economy that generates well-being and prosperity inclusive of all its people through new forms of economic production and consumption which maintain and regenerate its environmental resources. How? Through Research The research activities of the ACEN will investigate issues, document findings relevant for the African context and its needs. Researchers will be drawn from ACEN members, academics and other stakeholder partners across Africa, but also Europe, Asia or America where needed. Training and Awareness The priority of ACEN is to raise awareness and undertake training amongst key sectors of the African economy: public (government, educational institutions), private (corporates & SMEs), and civil society (non-governmental organisations) to promote the concept, benefits, principles and practice of the Circular Economy. Networking and Events ACEN believes that solutions to current challenges require inter-disciplinary skills, multiple stakeholder involvement and regional, African as well as international partnerships. ACEN therefore aims to create platforms where specialists can collaborate to exchange ideas, experiences and solutions. We have hosted several stakeholder engagements to date to enable a global reach. We have had members join the discussion from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (UK), Pavia University (Italy), the South African/European Union Partnership (South Africa), the World Economic Forum (Switzerland) and Green Alliance (UK) to name a few international participants. Knowledge Sharing ACEN currently disseminates and shares knowledge about the circular economy through LinkedIn and Facebook, and in the future, will also use other online channels to develop a strong base of knowledge and information and extend its reach throughout Africa.
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Signals from African Circular Economy Network (ACEN)
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People
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is inviting Core Members to volunteer for its Membership Committee to review and assess applications from prospective members, provide feedback, and ensure new applicants meet ACEN's criteria.
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Presence & Recognition
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is hosting an official World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2026 Accelerator event on 18 September 2026 titled Inclusive EPR for Circular Livelihoods: Lessons from Africa.
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Presence & Recognition
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is hosting an upcoming capacity-building webinar titled From Circular Idea to Certified Product on 10 September 2026 at 12:00 CAT, featuring the Certification Roadmap developed through the Circular Food Systems for Rwanda (CIRF) project and sharing packaging and marketing strategies.
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Presence & Recognition
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) welcomed Yalathe Environmental (Pty) Ltd as its newest Organisational Member based in South Africa.
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Presence & Recognition
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) hosted the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali with the session titled Closing the Loop, Unlocking Circular Economic Opportunities.
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Presence & Recognition
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) hosted the Circular Conversation titled Closing the Loop, Unlocking Circular Economic Opportunities at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Kigali Convention Centre, 1:30-3:30 PM.
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Research & Knowledge
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) published its 10-Year Progress Report showing circularity working at the scale of a continent with 1,100+ members across 42 countries.
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Research & Knowledge
African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) commissioned a study with WWF South Africa testing a common assumption about plastic bans and the data pushed back on it.
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