We highlight real-world circular economy practices and success stories from Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire, showcasing how innovation drives sustainability across the region.
As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. We invest in high-quality research in developing countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize our global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Our head office is located in Ottawa, Canada, while five regional offices keep us close to the researchers and projects we fund. The regional offices are located in Montevideo, Uruguay; Nairobi, Kenya; Dakar, Senegal; Amman, Jordan; and New Delhi, India.
IDRC is governed by a board of up to 14 governors, whose chairperson reports to Parliament through the Minister of International Development.
IDRC was established by an Act of Canada’s Parliament in 1970 with a mandate “to initiate, encourage, support, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific, technical, and other knowledge to the economic and social advancement of those regions
As part of Nigeria’s national climate and development strategy, the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) was established by the World Bank in 2018 with support from the Office of the Vice President. NCIC leads innovation in Nigeria’s green economy by promoting clean, inclusive growth across both private and public sectors. We focus on four key thematic areas: Renewable Energy, Waste Management (Circularity), Smart Agriculture, and Water Innovation.
We empower climate-smart entrepreneurship by supporting grassroots innovators, strengthening institutions, and building local capacity. Our programs equip individuals and organizations with the tools and training needed to respond to climate change and build resilient livelihoods. We also consult widely for local and international partners on developing climate curricula, growing green value chains, and unlocking green opportunities.
Our work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and is delivered through strong partnerships across the ecosystem. NCIC is located at the Enterprise Development Center, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos Business School, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria.
We are with the vision to help the Circular Economy in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Find out more information about DICE AFRICA
DICE Africa is a regional project driving the adoption of digital solutions in circular economy SME clusters across West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire) to scale sustainably, access climate finance, and create green jobs.
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