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Developing economies like Kenya have been cautioned to delicately consider the effects of imposing a ban on secondhand ICT products even as they seek to grow their respective manufacturing sectors.

The Digital Economy Report 2024, which lists Kenya as one of the countries that has imposed a ban on second-hand ICT products, details how key imported gadgets are to the economy in the wake of circularity.

The report states that refurbishment of these products, unlike a blanket ban, provides an opportunity to still grow the manufacturing sector and create jobs.

The report by United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad) notes that a digital passport on these products would be helpful instead to monitor to their movement and lifespan.

“Moving towards digital circular economy needs to be supported by (digital) tools. For instance, digital product passport could be key in tracking materials and products enabling more informed consumption decisions as well as policies,” the report says.

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