Introductory paper to circular economy as an approach for building back better in ASEAN countries in post-pandemic period. The objective of the paper is: to identify areas where circular economy practices could help ASEAN countries achieve a more resilient and inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic; and to provide recommendations on how ASEAN governments, working with partners as appropriate, could promote the adoption of such practices amongst industry, business and civil society. Based on literature reviews of circular economy, assessment of current status of circular economy policies, and reviews of existing plans and strategies for COVID-19 recovery in ASEAN countries...

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