However, some of the continent's smaller but richer countries (Seychelles, Mauritius) generate 11.5 kg/inh and 8.6 kg/inh respectively, in comparison to the African average of 1.9 kg/inh and world average of 6.1 kg/inh. Local generation of e-waste is expected to rise in the future with the penchant for consumption of foreign goods and the quest for comfort associated with consumer goods. However, the legal and infrastructural framework for achieving sound management still remains far from realised in the majority of countries.