Nkafu Policy Institute Appoints Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain as Non-Resident Fellow
Nkafu Policy Institute Appoints Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain as Non-Resident Fellow Distinguished Global Health Strategist and Bioethicist Joins the Division of Health Policy and Human Development June 12, 2026 - Nkafu Policy Institute Yaounde, Cameroon, June 12, 2026 — The Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain, MD, MPH, MSc-Bioethics, MBA, PhD, FAAS, as Non-Resident Fellow within the Division of Health Policy and Human Development, effective May 18, 2026. His appointment further strengthens Nkafu’s growing network of distinguished scholars and practitioners committed to advancing evidence-informed [...]
Nkafu and BRIDGE-Africa Consortium Secure $10 Million African Union and World Bank Grant
Nkafu and BRIDGE-Africa Consortium Secure $10 Million African Union and World Bank Grant to Advance Evidence Based Policymaking Across Africa Nkafu to Lead Health Systems Financing Research Across Central Africa as Part of a Landmark Pan-African Initiative to Strengthen Evidence-Informed Policymaking May 6, 2026 - Nkafu Policy Institute Yaounde, Cameroon, May 6, 2026 — The Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation and the Building Resilience and Impact through Dialogue and Galvanising Action for Evidence-Informed Policymaking (BRIDGE-Africa) Consortium, have been awarded a USD 10 million grant under the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP), a flagship five-year, [...]
Call for Application: Scientific and Manuscripts Writing Course
Date: May 27-28, 2026 Venue: COFE Hotel, Yaoundé Theme: “Writing to Inform, Inspire, and create Impact” Register Now About the workshop The Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a two-day intensive training workshop on scientific writing and publication, aiming to improve the scientific writing and publishing skills of young academics, researchers and professionals. The workshop is specifically designed to enable participants to: Write high standard research papers Master the editorial and peer review processes Learn how to efficiently manage references Pitch their research for different audiences Understand ethical issues and good practices related to [...]
Statement on the Post-Electoral Crisis in Cameroon
A call for full respect of the October 12 presidential poll results and for all actors to safeguard peace in Cameroon Yaoundé, Cameroon. — October 26, 2025. The Nkafu Policy Institute and the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation call on Cameroonian authorities, political actors, and citizens to uphold the integrity of the October 12, 2025 presidential election. As the Constitutional Council prepares to announce the results, we urge the transparent publication of complete, polling-station–level tallies and a final proclamation that faithfully reflects the will of the Cameroonian people as expressed at the ballot box. Today’s peaceful demonstrations across villages, [...]
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Named 2025 Recipient of the “Trailblazer for Africa Award”
Award to be presented October 14, 2025, at Africa @ World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. Yaoundé, Cameroon. — October 9, 2025. The Nkafu Policy Institute, in partnership with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and Afrobarometer, today announced that Her Excellency Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Trailblazer for Africa Award. The Award will be conferred during Africa @ World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings on October 14, 2025, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. The [...]
Call to Tender for Service providers based in or around Washington DC
Launch Date: August 27, 2025 Location: In or around Washington DC Deadline for Submission: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (5:00 PM Washington DC time) Apply now The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, dedicated to catalyzing Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and the implementation of progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. As part of the upcoming Africa @ World Bank Annual Meetings Event taking place in Washington DC on October 14, 2025, the Foundation seeks to engage qualified service providers based in or around [...]
Call to tender
Launch Date: June 23, 2025 Location: Yaoundé Deadline for Submission: Jully 18, 2025 Apply now The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, dedicated to catalyzing Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and the implementation of progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. This Call for Suppliers seeks to identify and register qualified, experienced, and reliable vendors and service providers across various categories who will be eligible to participate in future procurement opportunities. Qualified suppliers will be considered for contracts, purchase orders, and service [...]
2023 SBEC Annual Report
Download report Executive Summary Cameroon is recognized as the economic behemoth of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). The country underlines a diverse economy with considerable growth potential. However, it, at the same time, also confronts challenges such as high poverty rates, limited access to financing, and inadequate socio-economic and physical infrastructure, all of which stand in the way of the development of nation’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The report explores the entrepreneurial landscape and economic development in Cameroon, with a particular focus on the contribution of women and youth to entrepreneurship. The objective of this study is to [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS : 2025 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS COURSE – May Edition
Date : May 13-15, 2025 Venue : Mansel Hotel, Yaoundé-Cameroon APPLY NOW Background In response to these needs and in alignment with AU and global priorities, the Nkafu Policy Institute, a leading Think Tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is launching the second edition of the of its2025 Public Policy Analysis Course (PPAC). The program is a strategic initiative aimed at providing a structured, practical platform for building capacity among policymakers, researchers, and civil society leaders to respond to ECCAS-specific challenges. This three-day annual event will enhance technical and interpersonal competencies in policy analysis, communication, and advocacy, [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS : 2025 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS COURSE
Date : March 10-12, 2025 Location : Hotel La Falaise Yaoundé, Cameroon (Apply NOW) Background The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) comprises eleven member countries facing significant governance, socio-economic, and developmental challenges. These countries require sound public policies for sustainable growth, but many governments and civil society organizations in the region struggle with gaps in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Strengthening both the technical ("hard") and relational ("soft") skills of policymakers and practitioners is critical for ensuring that policy development and implementation processes are effective and inclusive. To address these challenges, the 3-day Public Policy Analysis [...]
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