Promoting Improvement of Solid Waste Management in African Countries through Multi-stakeholder Platform

—Prospects for the African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP)—

Abstract

The African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) is an open network established in 2017 with the aim of supporting African countries in achieving appropriate waste management through such efforts as sharing of knowledge and extensive networking. ACCP has been scaling up its activities to involve member countries and cities, along with various stakeholders who affirm the vision of ACCP. By promoting mutual learning, interactive and horizontal partnerships, practical waste management tools and sharing on-the-ground experience and know-how, ACCP embodies the concept of co-creation and co-innovation with regard to knowledge―and thereby contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. This article summarizes the outline for ACCP activities based on its open platform, its uniqueness, strong achievements, outcomes, and prospects.