Current Status, Emerging Challenges, and Future Prospects of Industrial Symbiosis in Africa

Abstract The concept of industrial symbiosis have contributed to the achievement a circular economy—a production and consumption model that promotes sustainability also benefits countries economically, socially, environmentally. There exists variety literature highlights several cases application in different geographical locations world. However, only few these studies investigated its prevalence Africa. Therefore, goal this study is analyze Africa, highlight current status, regulatory context, challenges implementation model, propose new paths for carried out shows there good potential thrive owing type economic activities waste generated It if implemented on larger scale, it would contribute reduction carbon emissions, reduce waste, help Africa make more efficient use resources. become reality, concrete, well-thought-out actions must be taken at various levels encourage all organizations develop great synergy. Providing specific Industrial symbiosis-focused legislative frameworks, funding intervention from government, involvement government concise action plans are some aspects can increase prospects African countries.