Activity under preparation Switch to Circular Economy in Eastern and Southern Africa In this context, the overall objective of the Action is to foster an inclusive transition to circular economy in East and Southern Africa. The activities will contribute to mitigation of climate change by promoting green and circular business models. The foreseen capacity development and strengthening of the regulatory and policy framework aim to contribute to the ESA countries efforts to meet their obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).The Action is structured around three main outcomes, with a cross cutting focus on; a) packaging/plastics waste and; b) on electronics/e-waste. Both are priority sectors identified by the insight report ¿Five Big Bets for the Circular Economy in Africa¿ of the Africa Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), presented to the World Economic Forum¿s (WEF) in 2021. The Action has the following three Specific Objectives (SO) / Outcomes:SO 1: To establish an enabling policy framework for circular economy across the ESA region;SO 2: To enhance the participation of formal and informal workers and SMEs, including women and youth, in circular economy models;SO 3: To improve access to and use of financing by circular economy businesses.