Country Partnership Opportunity for Independent Think Tanks in Central Africa
Project : Strengthening Central Africa Think Tanks to Boost Resilience in the Democracy and Governance Ecosystem (SCATT-BRIDGE Project) Issue Date : June 18, 2024 (Apply Here) Closing Date : July 10, 2024 Closing Time : 11:59 p.m. Local Cameroonian Time Eligible countries : Chad, Gabon, The Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea Télécharger la version française ici Background The rising autocratic environment in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) countries has made it increasingly difficult for think tanks and other civil society actors to function effectively and influence policy and civil society [...]
We are Hiring a CEO at The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation
Download Position Description ( FRENCH or ENGLISH version ) The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Cameroon. Its mission is to accelerate Africa's economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation works in partnership with local governments, policymakers, private enterprises, civil society organizations, and development partners to provide in-depth, insightful, and innovative policy prescriptions on developmental issues, support business enterprises, and improve healthcare delivery within the region. The Foundation is seeking a dynamic, strategic, innovative, and passionate Chief [...]
Dr. Merlin Mfondo Appointed Executive Director of the Nkafu Policy Institute
Download in Pdf Yaoundé, Cameroon [January 10, 2024] – Following an extensive and diligent search process, the Nkafu Policy Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Merlin Mfondo, Ph.D., as the incoming Executive Director, effective January 15, 2024. Dr. Mfondo brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as the Regional Director at the Pan-African Institute for Development Eastern and Southern Africa region (PAID-ESA) in Kabwe, Zambia. In this capacity, he oversaw operations in 13 countries. Prior to that, he served as the Regional Director of the Pan African Institute for Development in Central [...]
Capacity Building Workshop in Yaounde
From the 26th to the 28th of October 2023, the Nkafu Policy Institute and WANEP Team jointly facilitated a capacity building training of 20 civil society actors, women and youth groups from the NW, SW and Centre Regions of Cameroon on conflict prevention, violent extremism, crisis management and peacebuilding. The workshop which took place in Yaoundé was organized within the context of the RECAP Project and had as objective to increase the technical competences of target beneficiaries and strengthen their contribution to effective peacebuilding, crisis management and prevention of conflict and violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin and West Africa. [...]
Community Dialogue in Bafoussam
On Wednesday 25th October 2023, the Research and Action for Peace (RECAP) Network carried out a community dialogue in Bafoussam, West Region of Cameroon centered on the theme, «Documenting barriers and challenges to peaceful coexistence and social cohesion» for 15 target beneficiaries from the North West Region of Cameroon. The Community Dialogue which was facilitated by the WANEP Team and the Nkafu Policy Institute aimed to bring community stakeholders from Wum community to identify and discuss challenges faced by farmers and grazers, analyse conflict origins and deepen understanding of key issues that are likely to disrupt social cohesion and peaceful co-existence in [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Public Policy course analysis
>> Apply Now << Background The Nkafu Policy Institute at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation has designed a special one-week (4 days) intensive training course to equip young scholars with critical thinking about free enterprise, public policy, government transparency, and fiscal accountability. The course has been specifically designed to: Strengthen participant’s understanding of key challenges to businesses in Cameroon and how to run a business Improve participant techniques in policy analysis, both qualitative and quantitative Enhance participants’ ability to promote evidence-informed public policy through writing strong op-Eds, policy briefs, and reports Understand the process of planning an effective policy advocacy [...]
Public Health Champion Awards
Public Health Champion Awards About the awards The Nkafu Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, independent think tank at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Its mission is to provide independent, in-depth, and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries. As a part of its first ever organised health forum, the organisation will be issuing an award to Best Public Health Champion in Africa. Rationale The rationale for recognizing public health champions is to recognize the efforts of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to public health [...]
Women Play A Vital Role In Peacebuilding In Cameroon
Women have unique opportunities for conflict resolution and peacebuilding due to the unique role they play in society. The recent calls for a cessation of hostilities by some women in the country and especially those in crisis-hit regions indicate their frustration with the handling of the crisis.
Regulation Framework As Catalyst for Business Growth in Cameroon
Certifications and standardization norms which are among some of the regulatory policies needed in every formal economy for the protection of consumers, seem to affect the profitability and survival of new businesses in Cameroon , the research further reveals.
The Conflict in Ethiopia- Where do we go from here?
The Conflict in Ethiopia- Where do we go from here?
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