Zakia Lalaoui Rachidi
, Independent Consultant in Financial Inclusion, Gender, Risk Management, and Certified Value Chain Analysis, Maroc
17 April 2026
Waste‑to‑wealth is more than recycling—it’s a pathway to women’s economic leadership. BRAC’s model proves how rural women can drive the circular economy while diversifying income. But scaling impact means tackling time poverty and linking cooperatives to industrial buyers. Professional roles, technical upskilling, and bio‑fertilizer branding unlock higher value.
With gender‑sensitive policies, women become not just participants, but leaders of the green transition.
Waste‑to‑wealth is more than recycling—it’s a pathway to women’s economic leadership. BRAC’s model proves how rural women can drive the circular economy while diversifying income. But scaling impact means tackling time poverty and linking cooperatives to industrial buyers. Professional roles, technical upskilling, and bio‑fertilizer branding unlock higher value.
With gender‑sensitive policies, women become not just participants, but leaders of the green transition.