Congratulations to Nokia and DSV Egypt for the exciting launch of their new repair and refurbishment center, a major step forward in Egypt’s journey towards a circular economy. Now operational on a trial basis, this center aligns with Egypt Vision 2030 by localizing the refurbishment and repair of telecommunications equipment, enhancing e-waste management, and promoting sustainability.
يتجلى التزام نوكيا بالاقتصاد الدائري من خلال شراكتها مع شركة DSV Egypt، وهي جزء من مبادرة “التحول إلى سلاسل قيمة الاقتصاد الدائري” التي تقودها منظمة الأمم المتحدة للتنمية الصناعية. ويهدف هذا المشروع، الذي يدعمه الاتحاد الأوروبي والحكومة الفنلندية، إلى تقليل النفايات وإطالة دورة حياة المعدات داخل قطاع تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات.
the circular economy in Egypt
The establishment of this repair center sets a groundbreaking example for integrating circular economy principles into various sectors, showcasing the vital role of ICTs in sustainable development. The UN remains steadfast in supporting initiatives that align with global sustainability goals and anticipates significant environmental and economic benefits. This initiative also backs Cairo’s ambitious targets to enhance waste management and recycling rates by 2030.
In the past, faulty ICT equipment had to be shipped to Europe for repairs and refurbishment. Now, with this new center, these tasks can be handled in Egypt, slashing carbon footprints from international shipping, creating local jobs, and fostering skills development in an eco-friendly way.
Nokia emphasizes its commitment to sustainability with a bold 95% circularity target by 2030. In collaboration with Orange, Nokia plans to further advance circular methods in network equipment, offering repair services for 5G and legacy telecom networks while hiring and training local technicians and implementing professional certification programs.
This center is a prime example of how localized repair and refurbishment can lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and a more sustainable operation, promoting a circular economy within Egypt’s ICT sector.
