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Gamification has become a popular tool in education. It uses game like features such as points, levels, leaderboards and rewards in non-game settings to make learning more engaging (Kaur et al., 2024). For financial literacy, gamification helps learners practice saving, budgeting and investing in a safe environment. It makes complex ideas easier to understand and reduces fear linked to financial decisions. This is especially useful for women in Cameroon, who face many barriers in accessing formal financial training. With mobile phone use expanding rapidly, gamified applications can reach women in both rural and urban settings and give them flexible [...]

Introduction Cameroon is one of the most culturally diverse countries in Africa, with more than two hundred and eighty ethnic groups, each with unique traditions, languages, crafts and practices (Noudou Mbiakop, 2012). This diversity represents a rich heritage with strong economic potential if developed through sustainable cultural tourism. Women play a central role in this heritage, preserving crafts, oral histories, ceremonies and indigenous knowledge that are the foundation of authentic cultural tourism (Feldman Savelsberg, 1999). Yet, women have benefited little from tourism development. Most economic gains from the sector flow to male dominated businesses, while tourism itself contributes only [...]

Introduction Migration is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects millions of people worldwide, with far-reaching consequences for individuals, communities, and countries. In Cameroon, migration has become a significant phenomenon, with many women migrating to other parts of the country or to other countries in search of better economic opportunities. However, despite the potential benefits of migration, many migrant women in Cameroon face significant challenges that hinder their economic empowerment. The lack of access to education, job opportunities, and social services, as well as the prevalence of violence and exploitation, are just a few of the obstacles that migrant [...]

As Cameroon continues to face economic challenges, the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in driving inclusive growth has never been more critical. At the forefront of supporting these enterprises is the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC), a program of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. With the upcoming 2025 SBEC Forum approaching, we sat down with Sylvia Namondo, Interim Director of SBEC, to discuss the organization's evolution, impact, and vision for transforming Cameroon's entrepreneurial landscape. The 2025 SBEC Forum will take place on April 29-30 at Djeuga Palace Hotel in Yaoundé, Cameroon. For more information, contact [email protected], call [...]

Written by: Dr Bin Meh, Isidore Njinju Asongalem, Dr Yollande Tankeu, Laurent Brice Nsengue, Meh Desmond Kum,  and Hilda Munkeng Download full report Acknowledgment This report is the result of a study carried out by a team from the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) and the Nkafu Policy Institute. Sincere appreciation goes to the management of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation, whose leadership made it possible to produce this report. Warm acknowledgement to the John Templeton Foundation and Rising Tide Society for their strong collaboration and financial support given to the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Within [...]

By Chefor Ngwenyi Meungwe (Download PDF) Introduction Cameroon, like many other African nations, is grappling with the urgent need to create viable employment opportunities for its rapidly expanding youth population. With over 60% of the population under the age of 25, the economy is under increasing pressure to accommodate a workforce that is growing faster than the available job opportunities (Mbwoge et al., 2024). This challenge has led to persistently high rates of unemployment and underemployment among young people, exacerbating poverty, social instability, and economic vulnerability. Given the critical role youth play in shaping the nation’s future, addressing these barriers [...]

By Meh Desmond Kum (Download PDF) Introduction With a population of 30 million, Cameroon is truly the economic hub of the CEMAC sub-region, representing at least 28.6% of its GDP (International Monetary Fund. (2024). A country ranked among the most entrepreneurial on the continent, entrepreneurship holds particular significance. It serves as an effective means of combating youth unemployment, and helps create the wealth necessary for GDP growth. SMEs play a crucial role in mitigating unemployment, alleviating poverty, and enhancing the overall living standards of the population Of course, Cameroon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is not without its challenges. Although the government has taken [...]