Industrial symbiosis and industrial policy for sustainable development in Uganda

Abstract The aim of this article is to analyze how the concept circular economy and especially business model industrial symbiosis can contribute sustainable development in Uganda. We add emerging debates around green policies by shedding light on a low-cost solution that potentially promote more industrialization Sub-Saharan African context. After sketching regulatory policy environment Uganda, three indicative examples Uganda are analyzed, based result field research an online survey. have found significant mismatch between supply side (government aims measures), demand side, what local entrepreneurs would need improve their competitiveness. Only incentive framework, takes into account specificities, builds upon exploration existing good practices incorporates bottom-up initiatives successfully low-income economies.