Institutional influences on circular economy: a Tanzanian perspective
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Date
2021
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Elsevier Inc.
Abstract
The shift towards circular economy (CE) is strongly linked to institutions, particularly laws and regulations, whose primary aim is to minimise uncertainties and align economic actors’ incentives. However, the literature is inconclusive about the factors within legislative environments and what kind of influences they produce, especially in the African context. Thus, this study sought to analyse and describe holistically the factors within Tanzania's current legislative context that may stimulate or hinder CE development. The authors conducted a narrative literature review and document review using the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis approach. The results suggest that there are several strengths and opportunities that may have created a CE enabling context. But also several weaknesses and threats impede the circular transformation. Based on the results, the authors discuss what they mean for policymakers and what is needed for the current and future legislation to support CE better. This ground-breaking Tanzanian-based study adds to the existing body of knowledge on CE's institutional antecedents in developing countries. It stands out for offering a broad view of the Tanzanian legislative environment, identifying opportunities for facilitating CE and clarifying directions for further research.
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Abstract. Full text article available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2021.01.013
Keywords
Circular economy, Legislation, Policymakers, Developing country, Tanzania, Legislative environment, SWOT analysis, Institutions
Citation
Rweyendela, A. G., & Kombe, G. G. (2021). Institutional influences on circular economy: a Tanzanian perspective. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 26, 1062-1073.