| dc.description | This report presents an analysis of the implementation and results of the SWITCH Africa Green programme in the manufacturing sector focusing on the participating countries Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa and Uganda. It covers the strategic interventions, results realised, cross cutting thematic issues notably energy, water, eco-innovation, labels and standards, sustainable trade and markets, challenges, lessons learnt and presents a set of recommendations.. The results of this report indicate that interventions of the programme in the manufacturing sector have triggered the envisaged change in behaviour and enterprise performance in social, economic and environmental pillars. The increased knowledge and capacity in green business including SCP practices has resulted in improved performance, increased turnover, higher productivity, increased profits, job creation, improved health as well as a cleaner and sustainable environment. Specifically, in the manufacturing sector, significant areas of improvement include water and energy efficiency, improved waste management including industrial symbiosis (IS) and enhanced management of inputs. The report further indicates that the region is already implementing circular economy (CE) albeit in various areas of production. | en_US |
