The changing economics of managing chemical waste

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As industrial activity across Africa expands, the capacity to manage chemical waste will need to grow alongside it. Africa’s manufacturing value added rose from $285 billion in 2020 to $351 billion in 2025. Long-term UN projections suggest strong further growth. 

• The Global Framework on Chemicals Fund has just approved $5.4 million for nine projects across 13 countries, including initiatives in Ghana and Nigeria, to strengthen chemicals and waste management. 

• UNEP describes the safe management of chemicals and hazardous waste as a “major challenge” in Africa, leaving room for specialised waste management businesses to address gaps.

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