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SUMMARY:Atelier de Formation: Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises – Douala
DESCRIPTION:Avec le soutien du Département des d’Affaires mondiales du Canada (AMC)\, le Centre ds petiites et moyennes entreprises et de l’entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia invite les propriétaires de petites entreprises des secteurs formels et informels\, les associations de femmes d’affaires\, les agriculteurs\, les agroentrepreneurs et tous les futurs propriétaires d’entreprises à participer à un atelier spécial de formation sur laGestion des Petites Entreprises et Compétences Entrepreneuriales\nCette formation aura lieu le Jeudi 26 Septembre 2019 de 8h à 16h au DK Hôtel\, Bonaberi\, Douala\, Cameroun.\nBUT DE LA FORMATION\nCet atelier a pour objectif de : \nFamiliariser les jeunes entrepreneurs aux opportunités disponibles de financement de leurs entreprises\,\nDoter les entrepreneurs d’outils de gestion financière de base\,\nFamiliariser les entrepreneurs aux différents systèmes fiscaux du Cameroun\,\nDémontrer l’importance de passer du secteur informel au secteur formel. \nRÉSULTATS ATTENDUS\nLes participants à l’atelier doivent etre à mesure de : \nComprendre comment financer leur entreprise au moyen de prêts consentis par des institutions financières ;\nMesurer l’importance du passage du secteur informel au secteur formel en s’enregistrant et en déclarant leurs impôts\,\nAdopter les meilleures pratiques dans la gestion de leur entreprise\,\nS’inscrire au réseau SBEC et bénéficier des services offerts . \nCOÛT DE LA FORMATION\nCette formation soutenue par Global Affairs Canada est financée par le Fonds Canadien d’Initiatives locales au Cameroun. Il n’y a donc pas de frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nFORMATEURS \nEdmond M. Ekuh\nFormateur en  gestion des entreprises\, Coach & Consultant\, Lauréat du Prix de l’Innovation Goldsmiths 2018\, Directeur Exécutif de la Fondation Eddy Hope\, Formateur Certifié en Petites Entreprises et en Entrepreneuriat auprès du Centre Camerounais pour la Gestion de la Microfinance et le Développement Entrepreneurial (CCEMMMED);\nChristopher AWUNGJIA\nActionnaire Associé – ACN & Co\, Formateur Certifié du Système Comptable OHADA révisé (SYSCOHADA)\, Expert Comptable et Commissaire aux Comptes\, Membre de l’ONNECA Cameroun ; Comptables en exercice de la CEMAC et Membre de l’Institut des Comptes Agréés du Nigeria (ICAN). \nNombre prévu de participants : 100\nDate limite : 23 septembre 2019 \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/atelier-de-formation-competences-de-base-en-gestion-des-entreprises-douala/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190926T080000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Management and Entrepreneuship Skills – Douala
DESCRIPTION:Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) contribute around 36% of Cameroon’s GDP\, make-up over 90% of businesses in Cameroon\, and employ above 60% of the population. Yet\, glaring realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully-harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.It is against this backdrop that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is inviting small business owners in the formal and informal sectors\, Business Women Associations\, Farmers\, Agribusiness persons\, and all prospective business owners to apply to be a part of it’s Training Workshop on \n“Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship skills”. \nThis training organized within the framework of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) project in Cameroon\, will take place on Thursday September 26\, 2019 at DK Hôtel Bonaberi\, Cameroon.\nThe Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) focuses on providing the tools for establishing and expanding businesses in the private sector to spur economic growth. The program also has a strong focus to empower women in the private sector and to grow small and medium size enterprises.\nPURPOSE OF TRAINING\nThis workshop is aimed at: \nFamiliarising entrepreneurs with the available options for financing their businesses and how to access finance\,\nEquipping Entrepreneurs with basic managerial and financial management tools\,\nAcquaint Entrepreneurs with the different tax systems in Cameroon\,\nDemonstrate the importance of moving from the informal to the formal sector. \nEXPECTED OUTCOMES\nThe participants of the workshop would be able to benefit from: \nUnderstanding how to Finance their businesses through loans from financial institutions;\nTransition from the informal to formal sectors by being registered and declare their taxes\,\nAdopt best practices in the management of their business ;\nRegister with the SBEC network and benefit from the services offered; \nCOST OF TRAINING\nThis training programme is funded by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative program in Cameroon. Hence\, there is no registration or participation fee.\nTRAINERS \nEdmond M. Ekuh \nCorporate Trainer\, Coach & Consultant\, Winner of the 2018 Goldsmiths Innovation Award\, Executive Director of Eddy Hope Foundation\, Certified Small Business and Entrepreneurship trainer with the Cameroon Centre for Microfinance Management and Entrepreneurship Development CCEMMED;\nChristopher AWUNGJIA\nManaging Partner- ACN & Co \, Certified Trainer of the revised SYSCOHADA Accounting System\, Certified Public Accountants and Registered Auditors\, Member of ONNECA Cameroon; CEMAC practicing Accountants and Member of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Nigeria (ICAN). \nDEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:\nTuesday\, September 23\, 2019\nHOW TO APPLY\nInterested applicants must apply online. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-management-and-entrepreneuship-skills-douala/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190919T080000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Management and Entrepreneuship Skills – Yaoundé
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTESmall and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) contribute around 36% of Cameroon’s GDP\, make-up over 90% of businesses in Cameroon\, and employ above 60% of the population. Yet\, glaring realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully-harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.\n Access to finance is a key factor to the growth of SMEs but that notwithstanding\, because of the difficulties faced by financial institutions in obtaining information on the borrowers-solvency\, lack of reliable financial statements of SMEs\,\, absence of guarantee or inadequate collateral and lack detailed business plan \, they  become reluctant to award loans to these SMEs. According to the 2009 IMF study report heavy taxes and 15% interest ceiling on loans to SMEs also discourage these institutions from financing the sector.\nMost SMEs are managed by the owners who do not usually possess the right managerial skills to foster growth of these companies.  Failure to adopt best management practices\, lack of adequate managerial skills\, lack of proper accounting procedures and poor financial planning are constraining the performance and growth of a significant number of small and medium enterprises in Cameroon.\nIn addition to these challenges\, noncompliance with the Tax regulations are factors hindering the development of the SMEs. Based on the General Business Census 2016 (RGE-2) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics – Cameroon 2016\, the majority of companies (78.4%) are sole proprietorship which are subject to the “flat rate tax system”. The SMEs are usually ignorant on the importance of complying with tax regulations and are sometimes not aware of the different tax systems.\nIt is against this backdrop that\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of  the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, which focuses on equipping entrepreneurs with organizational and business management skills is organizing a training workshop on ‘Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Skills’\, within the framework of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) project in Cameroon.\nGeneral objective:\nTo equip owners /managers of Small and Medium size Enterprises with basic Managerial and Entrepreneurship Skills”.\nSpecific objectives: the specific objectives are to: \nFamiliarise participants with the available options for financing their businesses and how to access finance;\nEquip participants with basic managerial and financial management tools;\nAcquaint participants with the different tax systems in Cameroon;\nDemonstrate the importance of moving from the informal to the formal sector. \nTarget audience:\nThe training is open to the following: \nSmall business owners in the formal and informal sectors;\nBusiness Women associations;\nFarmers and agribusiness persons. \nTrainers:  \nMr JAVNYUY Joybert: Co-Founder / CEO of COSDEF Group Social Innovation Enterprise; Co-Founder & Coo of AFA Designs Software Development Firm; Founder\, Head Trainer and Lead Consultant of the Center for Entrepreneurship\, Leadership and Business Management Development (CELBMD) Africa…etc \nMr NGEH Edison Tamfu: Business and Development Consultant; Director of EDOAN Enterprise and Permanent Coordinator of REO Group International; Executive Director for Prison Fellowship International; Secretary General for CAYA Africa; Consultant with over 20 Companies and Organizations within and without Cameroon…etc \nDate /Venue/Duration:\nThe workshop will take place Thursday\, September 19\, 2019 at the Conference hall of Mansel Hotel quartier Fouda\, Yaoundé. The Event will run from 09.00 am to 04.00 pm.\nExpected number of participants: 100\n                    APPLY NOW\nSorry\, we are no longer receiving applications from Yaoundé for the month of September 2019.\nThe next workshop will be in October 2019. Check our website regularly to be informed of the call for applications for the month of October\nThanks for your understanding
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-management-and-entrepreneuship-skills-yaounde/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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SUMMARY:Atelier de Formation: Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises – Yaoundé
DESCRIPTION:Atelier de Formation des PME : “Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises”————————\nLes Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (PME) contribuent pour environ 36% au PIB du Cameroun\, constituent plus de 90% des entreprises Camerounaises et emploient plus de 60% de la population. Pourtant\, des statistiques alarmantes indiquent que d’énormes potentialités inhérentes à ce secteur ne sont malheureusement pas pleinement exploitées – d’autant plus que plus de 70% des PME fonctionnent encore de manière informelle.\nL’accès au financement est un facteur clé de la croissance des PME. Cependant\, en raison des difficultés rencontrées par les institutions financières pour obtenir des informations sur les emprunteurs (solvabilité\, absence d’états financiers fiables des PME\, absence de garanties adéquates et absence de plan d’affaires détaillés)\, elles deviennent réticentes à accorder des prêts à ces PME. Selon le rapport d’étude 2009 du FMI\, les fortes taxes et le plafond de 15 % des intérêts sur les prêts aux PME découragent également la volonté de ces institutions de financer le secteur.\nLa plupart des PME sont gérées par des propriétaires qui ne possèdent généralement pas les compétences managériales nécessaires pour favoriser la croissance de ces entreprises.  La faible capacité à adopter les bonnes pratiques de gestion\, l’inadéquation du niveau de compétences\, l’absence de procédures comptables appropriées et une mauvaise planification financière entravent la performance et la croissance d’un grand nombre de petites et moyennes entreprises au Cameroun.\nEn plus de ces défis\, le non-respect de la réglementation fiscale est un facteur entravant le développement des PME. D’après le Recensement Général des Entreprises 2016 (RGE-2) réalisé en 2016 par l’Institut National de la Statistique (INS) du Cameroun\, la majorité des entreprises (78\,4%) sont des entreprises individuelles soumises au “Système d’imposition forfaitaire”. Les PME ignorent généralement l’importance du respect de la réglementation fiscale et ignorent très souvent l’existence des différents systèmes fiscaux.\nC’est dans ce contexte que le Centre pour la Petite Entreprise et l’Entrepreneuriat (en abrégé SBEC) de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia\, qui vise à doter les entrepreneurs de compétences organisationnelles et de gestion\, organise\, dans le cadre du Fonds Canadien d’Initiatives Locales au Cameroun\, un atelier de formation sur ” La gestion des petites entreprises et les compétences entrepreneuriales “.\nObjectif général :\nDoter les propriétaires/gestionnaires de petites et moyennes entreprises de compétences de base en gestion des entreprises.\nObjectifs spécifiques :\nLes objectifs spécifiques sont les suivants : \nFamiliariser les participants aux niches de financement disponibles pour leurs entreprises et aux mécanismes permettant d’accéder à ces financements ;\nDoter les participants d’outils de management et de gestion financière de base ;\nFamiliariser les participants aux différents systèmes fiscaux du Cameroun ;\nDémontrer l’importance de passer du secteur informel au secteur formel. \nPublic cible\nLa formation est ouverte aux personnes suivantes : \nPropriétaires de PME dans les secteurs formel et informel ;\nAssociations de femmes d’affaires ;\nAgriculteurs et agro-industriels. \nFormateurs :  \n JAVNYYUY Joybert : Co-fondateur / PDG de COSDEF Group Social Innovation Enterprise; Co-Fondateur & Coo de AFA Designs Software Development Firm ; Fondateur\, formateur principal et consultant principal du Center for Entrepreneurship\, Leadership and Business Management Development (CELBMD) Afrique…etc\n NGEH Edison Tamfu : Consultant en affaires et développement ; Directeur d’EDOAN Enterprise et coordinateur permanent de REO Group International ; directeur exécutif de Prison Fellowship International ; secrétaire général de CAYA Africa ; consultant auprès de plus de 20 sociétés et organisations au Cameroun et ailleurs….etc \nDate / Lieu / Durée :\nL’atelier aura lieu le jeudi 19 septembre 2019 à la salle de conférence de l’Hôtel Mansel situé au Quartier Fouda\, Yaoundé. L’événement aura lieu de 09h00 à 16h00.\nNombre prévu de participants : 100\n                    INSCRIVEZ-VOUS\nDésolé \, nous ne recevons plus les candidatures de Yaoundé pour le mois de Septembre 2019.\nLe prochain atelier sera en Octobre 2019. Vistez notre site web regulierement pour en etre informé de l’appel à candidature pour le mois d’Octobre\n \nMerci pour votre compréhension 
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/atelier-de-formation-competences-de-base-en-gestion-des-entreprises-yaounde/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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SUMMARY:2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Forum
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL FORUM COMMEMORATING THE NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY – FOR FREEDOM\, JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD.CONTEXT \nWe at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation join the international community every year to celebrate the Nelson Mandela International Day\, to shine light on the legacy of a man who positively influenced the 20th century and helped shape the 21st. Nelson Mandela played an influential role in the promotion of democracy\, peace and reconciliation and in unifying and inspiring people from all walks of life across the world. The UN General Assembly and the Assembly of the African Union have recognized Nelson Mandela as the embodiment of human rights\, democracy and peace\, and a champion of the global poor and their dignity. In its resolution 64/13 of 10 November 2009\, the General Assembly has designated 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day to commemorate annually his life and contribution to peace\, international justice and democracy. Moreover\, the Assembly of the African Union declared 2014–2024 the Madiba Nelson Mandela Decade of Reconciliation in Africa.\nIn times of turbulence and national crises as depicted today in many parts of Africa (including Cameroon) where violent conflicts have resulted from struggles for effective and inclusionary governance; perceived sense of  marginalisation and injustice; lack of fundamental freedoms; weak electoral processes and corrupt politico-administrative practices; the rise in intolerance\, social media hate speech and violent extremism\,  Nelson Mandela’s legacy shows us the power of positively resisting oppression\, of justice over inequality\, of dignity over humiliation\, of forgiveness over hatred.  In fact\, this legacy has never been so critically important as today when the international community is committed to promoting a peaceful\, just and inclusive world as depicted in the UN 2030 Sustainable Development agenda which states in its preamble:  “we are determined to foster peaceful\, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.” It suffices for us to recall here the essential humanism that guided Nelson Mandela: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains\, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela stood for the fundamental rights of all human beings\, regardless of gender\, nationality or race. The Nelson Mandela International day is also an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of his life and legacy. Also\, it is a catalyst to encourage everyone to change the world through voluntary community work.\nMandela’s Legacy resonates with the mission of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, innovation\, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that together creates economic opportunities for all. Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy will be celebrated this year at the foundation on the 17thand 18thJuly 2019. While the official ceremony takes place on July 17\, July 18 will be reserved for community humanitarian activities to be carried out by all Foundation staff.The year’s conference will follow the tradition laid last year by awarding the 2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Award to recognize an individual whom by virtue of his/her actions exemplifies the character and commitment to human rights as espoused and practiced by President Mandela. The Forum will be held under the theme “Nelson Mandela – A Fighter for Justice and Human Rights”.\nPURPOSE OF THE EVENT\n      This event aims at celebrating Nelson Mandela’ life and legacy\, in the context of promoting and protecting human rights and human dignity through social justice\, reconciliation and democratic ideals. Depending on the theme of the year to be adopted\, participants will reflect on Mandela’s lifelong struggle for democracy and peace in the context of the current struggle for sustainable peace in Cameroon through an inclusive and democratic national dialogue.\nEXPECTED OUTCOME\nA summary report on the discussion and recommendation will be published by the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Foundation and be submitted to relevant government and international stakeholders interested in the struggle for sustainable peace and development in Cameroon.\nWHO CAN TAKE PART?\nThe foundation invites to the event\, for their participation\, eminent persons (from the government\, international community\, diplomatic corps\, academia\, civil society representative\, the media) that embody the virtues of Nelson Mandela  on various national and global platforms for the advancement of human rights\, democracy and peace in Cameroon and the world. The event is also open to the general public pending timely registration on the event’s website. In all\, the foundation expects 70-100 people. \n.fusion-button.button-22 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-22:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-22:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover\, .fusion-button.button-22:focus\, .fusion-button.button-22:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-22:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2019-nelson-mandela-memorial-forum-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon \nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground   \nCameroon is at a crossroads in its history. For nearly a decade\, the country\, once described as a haven of peace in Africa\, has been sinking into a spiral of conflict. Institutional solutions have been initiated to ensure a favourable response to the end of the crisis. There is an urgent need to adopt contemporary approaches to democracy that emphasize the importance of citizen participation as vectors of political legitimacy in the development of public policies and laws. In principle\, from a democratic point of view\, it would seem that we should always advocate for greater participation of citizens in the search for solutions.\nPurpose of Event\nThe objective of this event is to propose community solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards   resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research centre) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyse the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health and the implementation of development policies that create economic opportunities for all.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together 60 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditionalist representatives\, and students who have the potential to propose  solutions to the current crises in Cameroon. This conclave will provide an opportunity for dialogue between the public and private sectors and between government officials and civil society.\nParticipation fee\nThere will be no registration fees.\nArea of concern\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on key facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a round table of 4 or 5 panelists lasting 90 minutes. The following questions will be addressed during the event. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon. \nLocation of the event\nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation headquarter (Simbock)\, Yaoundé Cameroon. \n.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-23:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-23:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover\, .fusion-button.button-23:focus\, .fusion-button.button-23:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-23:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/community-involvement-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Impact of Digital Technologies on Cameroon’s Democratization Process
DESCRIPTION:The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is very pleased to announce the 2019 Democratic Governance Symposium to be held under the theme \nThe Impact of Digital Technologies on Cameroon’s Democratization Process.\nThis event will take place on Tuesday 30th April 2019 from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the Foundation’s headquarters – Opposite College Jesus Marie\, Simbock – Yaounde. \nThe purpose of this event is to critically analyse the effects and challenges of digital technologies on democratic governance in Cameroon. We are particularly interested in addressing issues regarding the evolution of the Cameroonian democracy since the advent of a digital manner of doing politics.\nThis event revolves around the Nkafu Policy Institute’s mandate to create platforms for academics and policymakers to engage and promote a culture of democratic values that allows Africans to effectively identify and tackle the governance issues confronting their continent. Engagement with these issues will give academics\, policy-makers and activists a tool for reforming electoral practices to deepen democracy in the country.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/impact-of-digital-technologies-on-cameroons-democratization-process/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190417T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234337
CREATED:20230824T084726Z
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SUMMARY:Fostering Vocational Skills and Entrepreneurship for Youth Empowerment In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/fostering-vocational-skills-and-entrepreneurship-for-youth-empowerment-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190414T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234337
CREATED:20230824T084737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
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SUMMARY:Information Management During National Crises
DESCRIPTION: Register to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/information-management-during-national-crises/
LOCATION:Hotel Douala\, Douala\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190414T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234337
CREATED:20230824T084738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
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SUMMARY:Transformational Leadership Training Program for Youths
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 2019 Emerging Leaders program\, the Emerging Leaders based in the South West Region of Cameroon shall organize a one day Transformational Leadership Training Program for Youthson Saturday April 06\, 2019 at the Buea Mountain Hotel. The purpose of this training is to provide youths with knowledge and skills that will equip them to become effective and functional participants in the socio-economic development of Cameroon.Register to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/transformational-leadership-training-program-for-youths/
LOCATION:Buea Mountain Hotel\, Buea\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190410T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234337
CREATED:20230824T084738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Conflict Related Sexual Violence for Internally Displaced Women and Girls in NWR Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Building on the United Nation’s Security Council’s Resolution 1820 which pertains directly to sexual violence in conflict situations\, the 2019 emerging leaders based in the North West Region will in partnership with other stake holder organizations host an advocacy workshop on Conflict Related Sexual Violence for internally displaced women and girls in Bamenda. This workshop is aimed generally at raising awareness and advocating against conflict related sexual violence in the North West Region.Register to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/workshop-on-conflict-related-sexual-violence-for-internally-displaced-women-and-girls-in-nwr-cameroon/
LOCATION:Blue Pearl Hotel Nkwen\, Bamenda\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190228T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234337
CREATED:20230824T084742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Roundtable – Growing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:To further assess the challenges facing small business operators in Cameroon and help small business owner navigate the regulatory environment\, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) is organizing a Roundtable Workshop on the 28th of February 2019at the Foundation’s headquarters in Simbock- Yaounde. Panel participants will include: \nVersuiriwo Sidonie Epse Bulewa\nFounder and Managing Director of VS Collections\nPesijo Merime\nClub Manager of Cameroon Enterprises Development\nGilbert Ewehmeh\nFounder/Executive Director of Youth Employment Service (YES) Cameroun\nMvondo Becky Mac\nNational Employment Fund (NEF)\nSandra Achare Batey\nProject Manager of Entreprises du Cameroun (ECAM)\nPatu Ndango\nFounder/Managing Director of Closed Loop System Ventures\nJosiane Sylvie Mbakop Noukeu\nFounder/General Manager of MUDEF COOP CA\nArnaud Yombo\nNkafu Policy Institute — moderator of panel\nUlrich D’pola Kamdem\nNkafu Policy Institute — moderator of panel\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-roundtable-growing-your-business/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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