Thank you for joining us!
Thank you to each and every guest and speaker, who contributed to 'Investing in the Circular Economy' on May 24th in Kigali. For all of us at the BESTSELLER Foundation, it was special to see our portfolio, pipeline, and partners come together for a day of conversation, knowledge-sharing, drinks, and joy. For most of us, it was the first time meeting in person after some long years.
As we know, it takes a village to grow something meaningful - we were humbled to see investors, policy makers, market builders, thinkers, and especially, trailblazing enterprises show up in numbers to co-develop an inclusive, circular future.
We are excited about the momentum behind circular economy entrepreneurship and innovation , and look forward to continue building the market with everybody present on the day and everybody joining us in the future.
See snapshots from the day below.
World Circular Economy Forum coming to Kigali
The conference was a side event of the World Circular Economy Forum coming to Kigali on 6-8 December. Here’s a teaser from the press release: “With the youngest population in the world, the African continent can take a crucial role in the global transition towards circularity. Rwanda is proud to host the World Circular Economy Forum 2022, showing African leadership and commitment,” says Rwanda’s Minister of Environment Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya. Read the rest of press release here.
Learning from some of the leading circular economy innovators on the continent, Mr. Green Africa, Sanergy, Kudoti, and Yo-Waste.
What’s in fashion: A sustainable future for African designers, featuring Lagos Fashion Week, Somo, Uzuri, and Afrikrea (by ANKA)
Funding and supporting ventures in the circular economy, featuring Katapult Africa, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning RW, FONERWA, and BESTSELLER Foundation