Boosting circular economy through hubs
In the framework of the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) side event, we are organizing a high-level dinner session on the importance of circular economy hubs in the African continent, held in Kigali, Rwanda. Circular economy hubs play an important role as they can spark and accelerate the transition to local and global circularity and contribute to climate goals, SDGs, resource resilience and job creation.
During this session, you will be able to get insight into the process of establishing a hub, its activities, and the identification of stakeholders and circular economy potential. The closed-door event will be held to meet and discuss the topic with experts and other distinguished guests of various backgrounds under the Chatham House Rule.
*This is a by-invitation-only event*
Personal invitation
Date: December 7, 2022
Time: 18:00 – 21:00 Kigali time
Location: The Retreat Fusion Restaurant, 5 KN 29 St, Kigali, Rwanda
Programme
18.00 Welcome drinks
18:20 Ceremonial signing of the Memorandums of understanding
African Circular Economy Network and Holland Circular Hotspot
African Circular Economy Network and Nordic Circular Hotspot
18:30 Welcome words
Guest of Honour: Dr. Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, Minister of Environment, Rwanda (TBC)
Mr. Peter Diez, Director of International Affairs, Ministry for Infrastructure and Water Management, the Netherlands
Mrs. Marthe Haugland, Senior Innovation Advisor, Nordic Innovation
Mr. Peter Desmond, Co-founder, African Circular Economy Network
Mr. Kgauta Mokoena, Chief Director, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in South Africa
18:45 Keynote presentations:
Introduction of the circular economy in Africa
By Mr. Peter Katanisa, Coordinator, Environment, Natural Resources & Blue Economy, World Bank)
The power of circular economy hubs
By Mr. Chris Whyte, Director of African Circular Economy Network, and Mr. Freek van Eijk, Director of Holland Circular Hotspot)
19:00 Dinner
Starter
Table discussions guided by the moderator
In between the course: testimony of African circular economy best practice (BioBuu)
Main course
Table discussions
In between the course: testimony of African circular economy best practice (Rewoven)
Dessert
Feedback
Summary
By Mr. Kgauta Mokoena, Chief Director, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in South Africa
21.00 Closure
