7TH EACO REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON SUSTAINABLE E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

The 7^th regional workshop is planned to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 24^th – 26^th March 2025, under the theme: ‘Advancing Sustainable E-waste Management in East Africa: The Impact of Extended Producer Responsibility’. 

The 3-day workshop will feature interactive panel discussions on taking tangible steps in executing the regional e-waste management strategy, best practices, challenges and needs in e-waste management, as well as effective awareness strategies. The sessions will be moderated and led by selected speakers/presenters. A panel of experts will also discuss related topics and issues. 

The target audience at this workshop would likely include: The national ICT Regulators, government officials and policy makers from national and regional levels; Representatives from the private sector, including manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers; The environmental protection agencies and e-waste handlers, collectors and recyclers; Researchers and academics specializing in e-waste management and sustainability; Civil society organizations and advocacy groups; International organizations and development agencies; Other stakeholders involved in the e-waste management eco-system; Lecturers and Students in ICT colleges/universities; and Consumers and users.