Titre : The circular economy and socio-economic inclusion in West Africa Auteurs : Alexandra Bienfait, Emmanuel Raufflet, Revue : Science, Technology, Development Numéro : Issue 1 Volume : 3 Date : 2023/01/11 DOI : 10.21494/ISTE.OP.2023.0916 ISSN : 2752-6879 Résumé : This article explores the links between the circular economy (CE) and socio-economic inclusion in West Africa within the discourse and practices of international cooperation (IC). It identifies two main findings. First, the circular economy, as promoted, often omits socio-economic inclusion issues and goals. The circular economy, as a reformist model, can promote a just and sustainable world with the help of IC, all while considering its limits. Second, while Africa has always circularized at many scales and in many often informal contexts in situations of innovation under constraints, the promoters of the circular economy and international cooperation could recognize this knowledge and the practices of an existing implicit circular economy by promoting an inclusive socio-economic circular society. Avenues for research and action are proposed to promote a social reformist CE, while respecting cultural and local know-how. Éditeur : ISTE OpenScience