National Status of the Student – Entrepreneur in Cameroon: Impact on Youth Economic Empowerment
By Vanessa Aboudi & Guy Beaudry Jengu Jengu Introduction On 6th February 2023, Cameroon officially launched the National Status of the Student–Entrepreneur (SNEE). The program was initiated by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) to encourage the development and institutionalization of the entrepreneurial culture in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Caribbean (1). This initiative is an ideal opportunity for young Cameroonians, most of whom are in a difficult economic situation. Even though youth represent more than half of Cameroon’s population (INS 2019), they hardly have access to decent jobs. In 2021 for instance, the International Labor Organization (ILO) estimated the unemployment rate of youth within the [...]
“Our Monique” Documentary Release: Shining a Light on Maternal Healthcare in Cameroon
The premiere of the Nkafu Policy Institute’s documentary, "Our Monique", marked a significant milestone in our journey to advocate for improved maternal healthcare in Cameroon. Hosted on March 26 2024, at the Muna Foundation in Yaounde, this event brought together a diverse audience of stakeholders, including media, healthcare professionals, researchers, and concerned citizens, all united in their commitment to addressing the critical issues surrounding maternal mortality in Cameroon. The premiere commenced with the screening of the fifteen-minute documentary, "Our Monique," which vividly portrayed the tragic story of Monique Koumatekel and her twin unborn babies. The audience was deeply moved [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATION : Country Partnership Opportunity for 6 Independent Think Tanks in Central Africa
Subject: Country Partnership Opportunity for 6 Independent Think Tanks in Central Africa Research Project: Strengthening Central Africa Think Tanks to address Inequality, Informality and promote Inclusive Economic Growth Issue Date: March 5, 2024 (Apply) Closing Date: April 25, 2024 Closing Time: 5:00 p.m. Local Cameroonian Time Eligible countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe and Chad. Background The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is one of the eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) created by the African Union. Its main goal is to promote and [...]
Visit in TCHEBOA : Interview with LAMIDO DE TCHEBOA
In January 2023, a team from the Nkafu Policy Institute was in the company of H.R.M MOUSSA ABOUBAKARY of the LAMIDO DE TCHEBOA. They discussed about the role played by natives during the pre-colonial era.
AfCFTA is Essential to Boost Access to Credit – Experts say at 3rd NOTI
Experts have urged Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, SMEs to be formalized, having all legal, fiscal and labour formalities to build trust which will give them avenues to access finances for their businesses. These experts were speaking during the third edition of the Nkafu Open Trade Initiative (NOTI) held this Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the Muna Foundation in Yaounde under the theme “Can AfCFTA boost Access to Credit for SMEs?”. “90 per cent of businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa are SMEs who create a great impact on the economy. Despite this, they face difficulties accessing credit, Fri Asanga, Chief [...]
Bamenda Hosts Talks on Common Solutions for Peace in Cameroon
The Nkafu Policy Institute at the Denis and Lenora Foreatia Foundation has been at the forefront, working with communities towards a community based approach to end conflicts in Cameroon.The last workshop in 2019 has ended at the Mansfield Hotel in Bamenda North West region of the country with participants suggesting stakeholders should be able to speak of the truth so as to address the socio-economic, political and historical problems as well as an inclusive Dialogue that includes prisoners and separatists leaders.Cameroon’s separatist conflict is one out of the three major conflicts the country is facing. The conflict that sparked up [...]
Cameroon’s Increasing Conflicts: Time for Community Actions Towards Peace
In Cameroon, three conflicts have hit hard on the country largely considered to have been peaceful and stable in a troubled African region. President Paul Biya who has been in power for 37 years is heavily criticized by both the national and the international communities for an overstayed welcome. Observers say the president’s poor governance and longevity is responsible for some of the conflicts especially the anglophone crisis rocking the North West and South West regions.Young people notably students in peace and security, civil society leaders, lawyers, women leaders and members of the general public gathered Friday 8th of November [...]
Cameroon: Foretia Foundation Trains Researchers On Health Research Methods
Winners of the Health Research Grant alongside other Young researchers in Cameroon have been empowered on how to influence policy change by carrying out sound scientific research. This was in a 2-days training program organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation was under the theme, “Health Research Methods”The Nkafu Policy Institute early this year, launched the Public health research grant to promote health research and research-driven health policies in Cameroon. Following this, 10 young and motivated researchers were retained for the grant and were invited alongside other researchers to participate in a two day [...]
Gallery: SBEC Training 1 Entrenreneurship Skills -Yaounde
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Cameroon: Foretia Foundation Trains Business Operators On Basic Entrepreneur Skills
The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC), which focuses on equipping entrepreneurs and small business owners with organizational and business management skills that promote a free enterprise society, has trained participants on “Small Business Management and Entrepreneurial skills”. During the event organized by the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation in partnership with the Canada International Development – Global Affairs Canada at the Mansel Hotel in Yaounde September 19, 2019, more than 100 small business owners in the formal and informal sectors, businesswomen association, Agribusiness persons and prospective business owners were trained on Business management, Tax requirement, registration, declaration procedures and [...]
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