VALIDATION WORKSHOP
Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): A Case Study of Mauritius
Date: 14th May 2026
Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel, Mauritius (Hybrid Event)
About the Event
Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern, it is a defining factor shaping trade competitiveness, industrial transformation, and value chain resilience across Africa.
This Validation Workshop, convened by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa (SRO SA), will bring together policymakers, private sector leaders, and regional stakeholders to review and validate findings of the study on: “Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): A Case Study of Mauritius.”
The workshop will focus on aligning trade, climate, and industrial policies while identifying practical pathways for advancing green, circular, and resilient value chains across the region.
Objectives
The main objective of the Workshop is to validate the findings, analytical framework, sector prioritization and policy recommendations of the Green Economy Study through structured multi-stakeholder engagement.
Specifically, the workshop aims to:
• Present Key Findings and Recommendations: Introduce the core analytical findings and strategic recommendations of the study.
• Validate Circular Economy Value Chain Mapping: Confirm the relevance and feasibility of the identified priority sectors and value chains that support the development of a circular economy in Mauritius, including opportunities for resource efficiency, waste valorization, sustainable production and value addition.
• Explore Regional Replication: Engage selected SADC Member States in examining how the analytical framework and lessons from Mauritius could inform similar initiatives across the subregion, while gathering detailed feedback to strengthen the final report.
Expected Outcomes
- A refined and validated study report
- Stronger awareness of climate–trade linkages
- Agreement on priority green and circular value chains
- Enhanced cross-ministerial coordination and policy coherence
- Strengthened regional dialogue and cooperation
Participants
The validation worshop will bring together:
- Government ministries (Trade, Finance, Environment, Industry)
- Private sector and industry associations
- Financial institutions and development partners
- Regional bodies
- Civil society and research institutions
Participants will include representatives from Mauritius and selected SADC Member States including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe.
Contact Information
For Media inquiries:
Bedson Nyoni,
Senior Information Management Assistant,
ECA Southern Africa Office, Lusaka, Zambia.
Email:nyonib@un.org
Further information and queries on the meeting and other related matters should be addressed to:
Mundia Hangubo,
Programmes ManagementAssistant,
ECA Southern Africa Office,
Lusaka, Zambia.
Email:mundia.hangubo@un.org
Ranhee Kim
Associate Economic Affairs Officer
ECA Southern Africa Office,
Lusaka, Zambia.
Email: ranhee.kim@un.org
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