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SUMMARY:Towards a New Social Contract for Peace and Security in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Towards a New Social Contract for Peace and Security in AfricaOnline Interactive Panel Discussion\, March 1st\, 2022 (Register Now)9:00 – 10:30 am Washington D.C / 3:00 – 4:30 pm Yaoundé\n1. Context\nAfrica remains the region of the world with the highest proportion of fragile states\, with many countries trapped in a vicious cycle of armed conflict\, poverty and insecurity. Today\, there are at least 15 active armed conflicts across the continent: Burkina Faso\, Burundi\, Cameroon\, CAR\, Chad\, DRC\,\nEthiopia\, Kenya\, Mali\, Mozambique\, Niger\, Nigeria\, Somalia\, South Sudan and Sudan. The conflicts in Cameroon\, Ethiopia\, Nigeria\, the Sahel are prime examples of cyclical violence perpetuating state fragility. For five years\, Cameroon has been gripped by escalating separatist armed conflict in its Anglophone regions. The civil war in Ethiopia demonstrates the underlying nature of state fragility. This fragility in Africa is also seen in the significant rise in the number of coups or attempted coups since 2019. In fact\, the number of coups or attempted coups matches the high point of the 21st century: Sudan\, Mali\, Guinea\, Tchad and Burkina Faso for example\, have experienced coups in the last three years.\nWith the devastating impact of COVID-19 in Africa\, the lack of sufficient vaccines to vaccinate the continent\, the worsening impact of climate change and the growing youth population without access to decent jobs\, it is necessary to begin discussions on the contours of a New Social Contract for peace and security in Africa.\n2. Objective\nThis panel aims to use lessons drawn from conflict situations in Africa to explore the root causes of conflict\, especially the breakdown in the “social contract”.\n3. Who should participate\nThis event is open to experts in peace and security\, governance and democracy\, civil society\, national governments\, the private sector\, multilateral institutions and the general public across Africa and beyond.\n4. Expected output\nThe event intends to enhance understanding of models that ensure shared prosperity and sustainable peace in countries emerging from violent conflicts.\n5. Panelists\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-34{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-34 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-34{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-34 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-34{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-34 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Fonteh Akum\nExecutive Director\, ISS Africa\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-35{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-35{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-35{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Esther Omam\nCEO\, ReachOut Cameroon\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nModerator\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-button.button-16 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-16 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}Register Now.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-33{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/towards-a-new-social-contract-for-peace-and-security-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Peace & Security Division
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T163000
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SUMMARY:How effective are the Sanctions Enacted by African Regional Organisations against Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa?
DESCRIPTION:How effective are the Sanctions Enacted by African Regional Organisations against Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa?16th February 2022\, 3:00PM -4:30PM (GMT+1) via Zoom (Register Now)Background\nUnconstitutional changes of government remain a concern among African regional Organisations. Despite the adoption of several norms repressing such undemocratic breakdowns of constitutional order\, the African continent has in recent times continued to be plagued by several coups. The recent coups in Sudan\, Mali\, Guinea\, Chad and Burkina Faso indicate the challenges faced by the African Union and the regional economic communities in promoting and entrenching the culture of democratic governance in Africa. In response to each coup d’état\, these organisations react by adopting sanctions such as the condemnation and immediate suspension of the country concerned from the organisation. Also\, more stringent and targeted sanctions\, such as border closures\, recall of ambassadors and freeze government assets\, may be imposed at a later stage\, depending on the cooperation of the ruling military during the transition period. The recent sanctions imposed by ECOWAS on Mali are quite illustrative of this. Nevertheless\, the effectiveness of these sanctions remains questionable in the context of a restoration of constitutional order.\nObjectives\nThe objective of this public dialogue is to question the effectiveness of sanctions enacted by African regional organisations against countries experiencing unconstitutional changes. Specifically\, this dialogue seeks to question the appropriateness and proportionality of these sanctions\, analyse the possible influence of external actors and discuss the consequent impact of these sanctions on the lives of the population. Finally\, the aim is to make recommendations on how regional organisations can prevent\, or at least find an adequate solution to unconstitutional changes in Africa.\nParticipants\nThis public dialogue is organised by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute. It is open to the general public without restriction.\nPanelists\nNiagale Bagayoko\,\nPh.D in Political Science\, President of the African Security Sector Network (ASSN)\nOrnella Moderan\,\nHead of the Sahel Programme\, Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa)\nJean-François Akandji Kombé\,\nProfessor of Public Law\, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne\nMadi Ibrahim Kanté\,\nPh.D in Political Science\, Research Fellow at the Timbuktu Institute      \nModerator:\nSteve Tametong\, Ph.D\, Nkafu Policy Institute \nContact\n For more information\, please write to us at info@foretiafoundation.org or contact Tel:: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\n.fusion-button.button-17 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-34{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/how-effective-are-the-sanctions-enacted-by-african-regional-organisations-against-unconstitutional-changes-of-government-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220210T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220210T120000
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SUMMARY:Can free trade between Cameroon and Nigeria foster Cameroon’s objective of becoming an emerging country by 2035?
DESCRIPTION:Nkafu Open Trade Initiative (NOTI) Quarterly Panel Discussion – 4th Session\nFebruary 10th\, 2022\, Mansel Hotel (Yaoundé)\, from 09:00 am to 12:00pm (Register Now) \n1. Background\nOn November 16\, 2020\, the government of Cameroon presented to the public its new reference framework called: “National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30)”. This NDS30 will ensure emergence of the country by 2035. One of the main objectives of this new government strategy is to achieve an average growth of 8% over the next 10 years. To this end\, the country plans to diversify its foreign trade by conquering markets with high development potential. As a first step\, the Government plans to draw up an effective strategy for the development of trade with Nigeria\, a country bordering Cameroon over 1\,000 km (with 136 million inhabitants) and having many assets in terms of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the field of industrial production. Trade with this country should cover the entire range of products\, from primary products (oil)\, food and industrial products\, to services (energy supply). Within this scope and given the socioeconomic context marked by the COVID-19 pandemic\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the fourth session of the Nkafu Open Trade Initiative Discussion on the theme: Can Free Trade between Cameroon and Nigeria foster Cameroon’s Objective of Becoming an Emerging country?\n2. Objectives and key issue\nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to discuss how free trade between Cameroon and Nigeria can foster Cameroon’s vision of becoming an emerging country by 2035. Specifically\, it will be matter of: \n· Examining the real needs of the Cameroonian economy (in terms of production\, infrastructures) in the short\, medium and long term.\n· Explaining how free trade between Cameroon and Nigeria could increase incomes and support living standards in the coming years.\n· Examining the main obstacles to trade between Cameroon and Nigeria. \n3. Target Audience\nThe target audience will be made up of students\, professionals\, trade experts\, policy makers and civil society organizations.\n4. Contact\nEmail : info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/can-free-trade-between-cameroon-and-nigeria-foster-cameroons-objective-of-becoming-an-emerging-country-by-2035/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T170000
DTSTAMP:20250127T113858Z
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SUMMARY:Development Challenges and Informality – A Conversation with Elena Panaritis
DESCRIPTION:February 8th\, 2022 (Register Now)10:00 – 11:00 am ET | 4:00 – 5:00 pm Cameroon\n1. Contextual Background\nDevelopment strides across the world are meant to create wealth that every community can benefit from. This initiative involves everybody both formally and informally. Paradoxically in emerging market and developing economies\, a large percentage of workers and firms operate in the informal economy\, outside the line of sight of governments. This may hold back the recovery in these economies from the deep recessions caused by different factors. Some of these challenges include the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions; accelerate structural reforms for sustainable development and build resilience to crisis and shocks—unless governments adopt a broad set of policies to address the challenges of widespread informality. In a typical developing country\, the informal sector\, contributes about 35 percent to GDP\, employs around 70 percent of the labour force however\, with considerable heterogeneity across regions and countries1. Yet a large number of people and economic activities from this sector do not benefit from appropriate technologies\, access to public services\, and social protection. With the development challenges faced by world economies\, what role can the informal sector play in enhancing development and addressing some of these development challenges?\n2. Objectives of the Dialogue\nThe event’s objective is to examine the global developmental challenges and the role of the informal sector in addressing these challenges.\n3. Who should participate?\nThis event will bring together international stakeholders\, the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, NGOs\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, the business world and policy makers\,\n4. Expected output\nThe expected output will be the production of a comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendation for stakeholders on the role of the informal sector in addressing the developmental challenges.\n5. Organizers:\nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nPanelist / Moderator\nElena Panaritis\nPolicy Innovator\, Economist\, and Social Entrepreneur\nDr. Denis Foretia\nFounder & Executive Chairman – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/development-challenges-and-informality-a-conversation-with-elena-panaritis/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T160000
DTSTAMP:20250127T113859Z
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SUMMARY:Development Challenges and Informality – A Conversation with Elena Panaritis
DESCRIPTION:February 8th\, 2022 (Register Now)10:00 – 11:00 am ET | 4:00 – 5:00 pm Cameroon1. Contextual Background\nDevelopment strides across the world are meant to create wealth that every community can benefit from. This initiative involves everybody both formally and informally. Paradoxically in emerging market and developing economies\, a large percentage of workers and firms operate in the informal economy\, outside the line of sight of governments. This may hold back the recovery in these economies from the deep recessions caused by different factors. Some of these challenges include the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions; accelerate structural reforms for sustainable development and build resilience to crisis and shocks—unless governments adopt a broad set of policies to address the challenges of widespread informality. In a typical developing country\, the informal sector\, contributes about 35 percent to GDP\, employs around 70 percent of the labour force however\, with considerable heterogeneity across regions and countries1. Yet a large number of people and economic activities from this sector do not benefit from appropriate technologies\, access to public services\, and social protection. With the development challenges faced by world economies\, what role can the informal sector play in enhancing development and addressing some of these development challenges?\n2. Objectives of the Dialogue\nThe event’s objective is to examine the global developmental challenges and the role of the informal sector in addressing these challenges.\n3. Who should participate?\nThis event will bring together international stakeholders\, the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, NGOs\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, the business world and policy makers\,\n4. Expected output\nThe expected output will be the production of a comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendation for stakeholders on the role of the informal sector in addressing the developmental challenges.\n5. Organizers:\nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nPanelist / Moderator\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-42{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-42 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-42{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-42 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-42{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-42 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Elena Panaritis\nPolicy Innovator\, Economist\, and Social Entrepreneur\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-43{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-43 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-43{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-43 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-43{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-43 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Denis Foretia\nFounder & Executive Chairman – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-button.button-20 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-20 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-37{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/development-challenges-and-informality-a-conversation-with-elena-panaritis-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220128T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220128T113000
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Young Girls and Women’s Access to Education in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:PROMOTING WOMEN’S ECONOMIC RIGHTS IN CAMEROON (WERC PROJECT)January 28\, 2022\, 09:00 am (Cameroon time) at S.T Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé(Register Now)\nBackground\nEducation is defined by the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)\, as all methods of human training\, or processes of knowledge acquisition in specialized institutions. It is an indispensable human right for the economic and social progress of any country. However\, in Cameroon\, girls’ access to education leaves a lot to be desired. Indeed\, they do not always have access to quality nursery education or the privilege of completing a full cycle of primary and/or secondary education. In 2017\, the total number of girls enrolled in primary or secondary school as a percentage of the total enrolled population was 8 points lower than that of boys; an average of 89% of girls enrolled versus 97% of boys (World Bank\, 2017). As a result\, women’s labor force participation in adulthood remains low and the gender wage gap persists. In order to address this situation\, the Cameroonian government\, in its new National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30)\, plans to put in place a mechanism that would guarantee equal access to education and training for both girls and boys. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a Think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a panel discussion on the theme: “Enhancing Young Girls and Women’s Access to Education in Cameroon”.\nObjective\nThe main objective of this event is to discuss priority actions that should be implemented by the government to promote an inclusive quality education system. Specifically\, the discussion will:\nAssess barriers hindering access to education among young girls and women in Cameroon.\nOutline the opportunities for young girls and women to access Education in Cameroon.\nHighlight the consequences of girls’ and women’s under- or non-enrollment in schools on their economic empowerment.\nPropose solutions to improve access to education among young girls and women and to build an inclusive and quality education system in Cameroon.\nPanelists\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-50{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-50 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-50{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-50 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-50{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-50 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Wazeh Nicoline Nwenushi Tumasang\nGender and Development Expert/Consultant\nFounder and CEO: Pathways for Women’s Empowerment and Development (PaWED)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-51{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-51 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-51{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-51 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-51{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-51 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Etonde Eliot\nFounder and CEO of IREBUILD AFRICA\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-52{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-52 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-52{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-52 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-52{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-52 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator: Dr. Jean Cedric Kouam\nDeputy Director-Economics Affairs Division\nNkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-53{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-53 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-53{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-53 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-53{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-53 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}\nTarget audience\n This event is open to policy makers\, women-led organizations\, women leaders\, youth leaders\, and the general public.\nContact\nEmail : info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\n.fusion-button.button-23 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-54{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-54 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-54{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-54 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-54{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-54 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-39{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 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URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/enhancing-young-girls-and-womens-access-to-education-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Women's Economy Right's In Cameroon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T163000
DTSTAMP:20250127T113859Z
CREATED:20230824T082803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T113859Z
UID:10000054-1643295600-1643301000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Effectiveness of the “African Solutions to African Problems” in Silencing the Guns in Africa
DESCRIPTION:January 27\, 2022 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon TimeVia Zoom platform (Register here)Background\nThe African continent continues to face many complex challenges ranging from issues of governance\, poor socioeconomic development within its borders to growing terror attacks from extremist groups. Given this context\, Africa’s own insecurity is serving as a source of concern for not only the global community but also for African leaders. This growing concern is one of the contributing factors behind the phrase ‘African solutions to African problems’\, a phrase that has become the boast of the continent as well as a way to show that Africa has both the capability and determination to solve her own problems without any external interference. African leaders have continued to acknowledge the requirement for effective crisis management on the continent\, leading to the creation of the African Union (AU)\, which brings together African states in order to find African solutions to African problems.\nObjectives of the Dialogue\nThe objective of this dialogue is to involve Pan Africanists\, peace and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public on a discussion that will enable us to examine and assess the role and contribution Africans and African Institutions have mustered to resolve their problems without soliciting for foreign intervention in any form.\nWho should participate?\nThis event is open to Pan Africanists\, peace and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will also bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organisations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists.\nExpected Output\nThe output will be the production of comprehensive and incisive evidenced-based policy recommendations that can be used by the RECs and the AU’s APSA and/or other bodies when adopting a definitive innovative policy in guaranteeing peace and security in Africa.\nPanelists\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-55{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-55 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-55{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-55 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-55{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-55 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Christopher Fomunyoh\nSenior Associate for Africa National Democratic Institute\, Washington\, DC\, US\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-56{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-56 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-56{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-56 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-56{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-56 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Chief Charles A. Taku\nInternational Law expert International Criminal Court\, The Hague\, Netherland\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-57{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-57 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-57{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-57 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-57{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-57 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Prof. Annie Barbara Chikwanha\nAssociate Professor – University of Johannesburg\nSouth-Africa\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-58{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-58 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-58{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-58 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-58{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-58 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator – Francis Tazoacha\nDirector of Peace and Security Division – Nkafu Policy Institute\nYaoundé\, Cameroon \n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-59{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-59 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-59{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-59 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-59{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-59 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}\nOrganizers\nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n.fusion-button.button-24 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-24 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-60{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-60 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-60{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-60 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-60{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-60 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-40{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-effectiveness-of-the-african-solutions-to-african-problems-in-silencing-the-guns-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Peace & Security Division
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220121T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220121T143000
DTSTAMP:20250127T114037Z
CREATED:20230824T083005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T114037Z
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SUMMARY:Nkafu Open Trade Initiative – Operational Working Group- Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Simplifying rules of origin to boost free trade between Cameroon and NigeriaDate: January 21\, 2022  –  Time: 9:00 am (Cameroon time)\nVenue: S.T. Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé \n1. Background\nIn Cameroon\, the private sector contributes nearly 85% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and plays a key role in the country’s economic development. Thus\, in defining its new national development strategy 2020-2030 (SND30)\, the government intends to strengthen the competitiveness of this sector by diversifying its trade with the rest of the world. Among the markets with high development potential that the country wishes to conquer\, the Nigerian market (which represents a little more than 200 million consumers) occupies a place of choice. Indeed\, free trade between Cameroon and Nigeria would boost local production in both countries and create opportunities that will promote industrialization and the development of national value chains. To give domestic firms a competitive advantage\, it is essential to remove tariffs and import quotas. That notwithstanding\, these measures can only be effective if the free trade agreement between the two countries respects the rules of origin. These rules which determine the country of origin of a product\, are therefore essential for selecting products eligible for preferential treatment in the bilateral trade undertaken between both countries. Also\, they are essential for promoting national know-how of each country. Likewise\, it is paramount for these “rules of origin”\, to be properly established\, so as to ensure diversification of production and industrialization.\n2. Objectives\nThe main objective of the third working session of the Operational Working Group is to discuss how to simplify rules of origin for products as a means to boost trade between Cameroon and Nigeria. Specifically\, it will include: \nUnderstanding what mechanisms are in place to implement and verify rules of origin between Cameroon and Nigeria;\nIdentifying strategies to support and to promote the “Made in Cameroon” brand;\nOutlining the challenges that may arise from the implementation of the continental free trade area (AfCFTA) with respect to products of origin regulations;\nExamining how “rules of origin” can improve industrialization in both countries. \n3. Audience\nMembers of the Operational Working Group (OWG) established as part of the Nkafu Open Trade Initiative which is being implemented by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n4. Contact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-open-trade-initiative-operational-working-group-session-3-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220121T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220121T140000
DTSTAMP:20250127T113859Z
CREATED:20230824T082803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T113859Z
UID:10000056-1642755600-1642773600@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Nkafu Open Trade Initiative – Operational Working Group- Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Simplifying rules of origin to boost free trade between Cameroon and NigeriaDate: January 21\, 2022  –  Time: 9:00 am (Cameroon time)Venue: S.T. Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé\n1. Background\nIn Cameroon\, the private sector contributes nearly 85% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and plays a key role in the country’s economic development. Thus\, in defining its new national development strategy 2020-2030 (SND30)\, the government intends to strengthen the competitiveness of this sector by diversifying its trade with the rest of the world. Among the markets with high development potential that the country wishes to conquer\, the Nigerian market (which represents a little more than 200 million consumers) occupies a place of choice. Indeed\, free trade between Cameroon and Nigeria would boost local production in both countries and create opportunities that will promote industrialization and the development of national value chains. To give domestic firms a competitive advantage\, it is essential to remove tariffs and import quotas. That notwithstanding\, these measures can only be effective if the free trade agreement between the two countries respects the rules of origin. These rules which determine the country of origin of a product\, are therefore essential for selecting products eligible for preferential treatment in the bilateral trade undertaken between both countries. Also\, they are essential for promoting national know-how of each country. Likewise\, it is paramount for these “rules of origin”\, to be properly established\, so as to ensure diversification of production and industrialization.\n2. Objectives\nThe main objective of the third working session of the Operational Working Group is to discuss how to simplify rules of origin for products as a means to boost trade between Cameroon and Nigeria. Specifically\, it will include:\nUnderstanding what mechanisms are in place to implement and verify rules of origin between Cameroon and Nigeria;\nIdentifying strategies to support and to promote the “Made in Cameroon” brand;\nOutlining the challenges that may arise from the implementation of the continental free trade area (AfCFTA) with respect to products of origin regulations;\nExamining how “rules of origin” can improve industrialization in both countries.\n3. Audience\nMembers of the Operational Working Group (OWG) established as part of the Nkafu Open Trade Initiative which is being implemented by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n4. Contact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-61{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-61 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-61{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-61 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-61{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-61 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-41{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-open-trade-initiative-operational-working-group-session-3/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Open trade Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211123T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211123T160000
DTSTAMP:20250127T120700Z
CREATED:20230824T084505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T120700Z
UID:10000232-1637679600-1637683200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Assessing the Actions of Opposition Parties since the Democratic Transitions in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Assessing the Actions of Opposition Parties since the Democratic Transitions in AfricaTuesday November 23\, 2020\, 3pm-4.30pm via Zoom (Register Now) Context\nWith the democratic transitions of the 1990s\, multiparty politics was established as an essential component of democracy in Africa. Some political parties newly created during this period and constituted as opposition have succeeded in destabilising the dictatorships entrenched since independence. In total\, thirty-two (32) victories of the partisan opposition were recorded in nineteen (19) African countries. In countries where there has been no changeover at the top of the state\, the opposition has had a strong influence on the powers that be. This is the case\, for example\, in Cameroon with the Social Democratic Front (SDF)\, which has been the main opposition party for several years. This no less commendable past of the African opposition in the consolidation of the democratic process in Africa seems to be in contrast with its observable lethargy today. In fact\, the political opposition seems to be losing momentum while the democracy of which it is one of the guarantors is withering away as a result of the test of “perpetual governments” and coups d’état. The factors of this degeneration of the opposition are multiple: organisational weakness; pre-eminence of individualistic interests over national interests; leadership syndrome; inexistence or scarcity of political programmes; collusion with the party in power; messy coalitions\, etc. All these failures call into question the very existence of the opposition. All these failures call into question the role and the record of the opposition in the construction of democracy in Africa.\nObjective of the dialogue\nThe objective of this public dialogue is to discuss the dynamics of the opposition in Africa from democratic transitions to the present day\, to assess its successes\, to question its failures\, and to put its challenges into perspective in the face of the democratic peril in which Africa seems to be caught up.\nParticipants\nThis public dialogue is organised by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute Think Tank. It is open to all without restriction\, including experts\, political and economic entrepreneurs\, national and international civil society organisations\, academics\, students and citizens.\nPanelists\n– Ms. Rosebell Kagumire\, Communication consultant\, (Ouganda)\n– Dr Maryse Ogounchi\, Ph.D in political science\, Lecturer (Benin)\n– Dr. Noël Sofack\, Ph.D in geopolitics\, Rector of the Catholic Institute of Bafoussam (Cameroun)\n– Dr Mady Ibrahim Kanté\, Fellow in the Institute of Timbuktu (Mali)\nModerator\nDr Emmanuel Tata Sunjo\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nFor more information\, please write to us at info@foretiafoundation.org Pour plus d’informations\, merci de nous écrire à l’adresse info@foretiafoundation.org ou contacter le numéro Tél: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81 / 698 64 55 24.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-71{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-71 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-71{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-71 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-71{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-71 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-46{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-the-actions-of-opposition-parties-since-the-democratic-transitions-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211119T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T163000
DTSTAMP:20250127T120700Z
CREATED:20230824T084505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T120700Z
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SUMMARY:The challenges of women-led start-ups in sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:November 19\, 2021\, 15:00-16:30 Via Zoom (Register Here)Context\nIn Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)\, women represent 50.09% of the total population (World Bank\, 2020) and hold immense potential for technological development and innovation. Of the working women\, about 27% are entrepreneurs and produce more than 65% of goods and services (Women in Africa\, 2019). While it is true that SSA has more female entrepreneurs than male entrepreneurs\, it should be remembered that many of the businesses started and run by these women are small companies with little opportunity for growth. According to a 2018 study by Rolland Berger\, nearly 24% of African women of working age are involved in business creation. However\, 80% of women’s employment remains vulnerable (World Bank\, 2019). Women’s entrepreneurship in Africa continues to face real challenges\, particularly in the digital field where they remain under-represented. In the technology industry in particular\, a 2016 study by Venture Capital for Africa found that only 9% of start-ups (innovative companies with high growth potential and speculative future value) in Africa are led by women in a market of over 700 million internet and mobile users. Genuine engagement of women in this industry would effectively contribute to overcoming a number of socio-economic challenges in this region (GEM Women’s Entrepreneurship\, report 2017).\nObjectives\nThis webinar aims to address the challenges faced by women in developing a start-up in sub-Saharan Africa. Specifically\, it will focus on:\nUnderstand the entrepreneurial process among women in SSA countries;\nIdentify the main barriers and obstacles to the development of start-ups\, particularly those run by women;\nElucidate the roles of other stakeholders in the development of women-led start-ups;\nTo present the challenges of the growth of women-led start-ups for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.\nTarget audience\nThis event is open and free to all. It specifically concerns: entrepreneurs\, leaders of business support structures in SSA\, officials in charge of promoting entrepreneurship in SSA countries; civil society\, leaders of women’s associations\, academics and students.\nContact\nEmail : info@foretiafoundation.org / Tél : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\n.fusion-button.button-31 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-31 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-74{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-74 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-74{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-74 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-74{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-74 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-49{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-challenges-of-women-led-start-ups-in-sub-saharan-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211111T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211111T163000
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SUMMARY:Time for Foreign Intervention in Ending the Anglophone Conflict in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:November 11\, 2021\, at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon TimeVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background\nGenerally\, little understood by Francophones\, the Anglophone problem dates back to the independence period. A poorly conducted re-unification\, based on centralisation and assimilation\, has led the Anglophone minority to feel politically and economically marginalised\, ignoring their cultural difference.  The government has taken several measures since March – creating a National Commission for Bilingualism and Multiculturalism; creating new benches for Common Law at the Supreme Court and new departments at the National School of Administration and Magistracy; recruiting Anglophone magistrates and 1\,000 bilingual teachers\, and turning the internet back on after a 92-day cut. Different stakeholders\, including the international community\, have made several efforts to resolve the crisis\, but the government has adopted a more state-centric approach in resolving the conflict that has proven abortive. The regime in Yaoundé seems more sensitive to international than to national pressure. Without firm\, persistent and coordinated pressure from its international partners\, it is unlikely that the government will seek lasting solutions.\nAgainst this framework\, the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute has come up with this opportunity to encourage stakeholders of the conflict and the general public to participate and discuss whether it is time for the international community to intervene to end the deadly armed conflict.\nObjectives of the Dialogue\nThe event’s objective is to engage schools of thought\, stakeholders and the general public in debates and discussions on whether there is the need for foreign intervention to resolve the conflict in Anglophone Cameroon once and for all.\nWho should participate?\nThis event will bring together international stakeholders\, the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, NGOs\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, and human rights activists.\nExpected output\nTo produce a comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendations that the Cameroon government and other stakeholders will take into consideration in addressing the anglophone conflict.\nOrganizers\nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-80{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-80 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-80{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-80 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-80{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-80 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-55{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/time-for-foreign-intervention-in-ending-the-anglophone-conflict-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T170000
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SUMMARY:The equity conundrum – Can Global South think tanks glocalize the Development Agenda?
DESCRIPTION:3rd Southern Voice Research Conference / 9-10 NovemberThe equity conundrum – Can Global South think tanks glocalize the Development Agenda?led by the Nkafu Policy Institute – Cameroon\nOnline via ZOOM. Wednesday November 10\, 2021 (Register Here)\n10:30 (UTC-5 NYC)\, 16:30 (UTC+1 Lagos)\, 21:00 (UTC+5:30 Delhi)\nLanguages: English\, Spanish\, French.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the illusion of strong North-South cooperation in global development. In the pandemic response\, countries in the Global North have circumvented multilateral frameworks\, injected liquidity into their economies\, and stockpiled vaccines. Meanwhile\, countries in the Global South had no access to these multilateral platforms and many have been unable to purchase COVID 19 vaccines directly from manufacturers. As a result\, North-South inequality has widened further since the pandemic.\nPandemic policy responses have been designed and anchored mainly in the Global North.  Only tangentially were they extended to the Global South\, frequently without consideration for the national or regional context. It is time to re-calibrate this power dynamic and  Global South think tanks can play a role in this. Using context-specific knowledge they can spearhead pragmatic policies geared towards an equitable post-COVID recovery for all.\nIn this session\, we will explore ways through which cooperative actions by Global South think tanks could translate into decolonized or glocalized policies and concrete action. The session will bring together recommendations for an equitable recovery during the 2030 Agenda Decade Action.\nPanellists\nJane Kabubo-Mariara – Executive Director – Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP)\, Kenya\nLaure Delalande – Director of Innovation and Sustainable Development – Ethos\, Mexico\nLen Ishmael – Senior Fellow at Policy Center for the New South – Morocco\nRainer Heufers – Co Founder and Executive Director – Center for Indonesian Policy Studies\, Indonesia\nSession Moderator: Dr. Denis Foretia\n.fusion-button.button-32 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-32 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-76{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-76 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-76{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-76 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-76{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-76 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-51{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-equity-conundrum-can-global-south-think-tanks-glocalize-the-development-agenda/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T160000
DTSTAMP:20250127T121101Z
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SUMMARY:Should We Be Concerned About the Resurgence of Military Coups In Africa?
DESCRIPTION:GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY DIVISION  “Should We Be Concerned About The Resurgence Of Military Coups In Africa?” Friday November 05\, 2021 _” 3:00pm-4:00pm via Zoom (Register Now)\n Context\nIs Africa condemned to the infamy of military coups? This is the question that torments any observer of the sinuosities of the democratic phenomenon in Africa in the light of the recent coup d’état in Sudan on October 25\, 2021. In fact\, the military coups that took place in Guinea\, Mali and Chad in 2021 are still fresh in our minds. With nearly 200 coups d’état recorded on the continent since independence\, African countries seemed to have warded off this “curse” by adopting elections as the ultimate means of access to power\, at the beginning of the 1990s. This desire to return to democratic civility was reaffirmed within the African Union by the adoption of legal instruments condemning unconstitutional changes of government\, such as military putsches (Article 23 of the African Charter?on?Democracy\,?Elections and Governance\, ACDEG). While it revives painful memories of military dictatorships on the continent\, the contemporary resurgence of coups is undoubtedly the result of the repeated vicissitudes and failures of civilian management of power.  \nObjective of the dialogue\nThe objective of this dialogue is to analyse the re-emergence of the phenomenon of military coups in Africa. The aim is to identify the root causes\, to question the binding value of existing normative mechanisms\, to examine the stance of actors (national and international)\, and to formulate useful recommendations to curb the phenomenon of military coups on the continent. \nParticipants\nThe public dialogue organised by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute Think Tank is open to all without restriction\, including political entrepreneurs\, private sector actors\, chancelleries and international organisations\, academics\, civil society\, students and citizens. \nGuest Panelist\nSTÉPHANE AKOA \nStéphane Akoa holds a PhD in political science and is a research fellow at the Paul Ango Ela Foundation. He teaches in several universities in Cameroon and abroad\, and is a consultant on security and defence issues for several international organisations. His main research interests are democracy\, good governance\, security\, defence\, human rights\, geostrategy and international relations. \nModerator:\n Steve Tametong\, Ph.D\, Nkafu Policy Institute \nFoundation contact\nFor more information\, please write to us at info@foretiafoundation.org or contact Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81 / 698 64 55 24. \n.fusion-button.button-30 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-30 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-72{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-72 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-72{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-72 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-72{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-72 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-47{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/should-we-be-concerned-about-the-resurgence-of-military-coups-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T150000
DTSTAMP:20250127T121102Z
CREATED:20230824T084523Z
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SUMMARY:Low Vaccination Coverage For Covid-19 In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:November 4\, 2021 2PM to 3:00PM GMT +1 via zoom (Register Now)Background\nWorldwide 224 countries and territories are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with\, 235\,908\,859 confirmed cases\, 4\,818\,982 deaths\, 2% case fatality rate\, 212\,384\,163 cured\, and 6\,315\,603\,664 doses of vaccines administered as at October 6\, 2021. In Cameroon\, as at October 6\, 2021 there were 98\,402 confirmed cases\, 1\,550 deaths\, 91\,336 people cured (92.8%)\, and 133\,531 (1%) people fully vaccinated.\nVaccination is a preventive strategy that aims to save lives\, reduce the severity of diseases and control their spread. Attaining herd immunity to COVID-19 in Africa has been very challenging. Several interventions have been put in place to effectively deploy COVID-19 vaccines in Cameroon. These include communication for behavior change\, free vaccine distribution in all health regions. Despite all these actions\, vaccination coverage has remained low. There is a general reluctance by the public on COVID-19 vaccination. Moreover\, there exists a lot of conspiracy theories and myths about the vaccine.\nObjectives\nThe main objective of this webinar is to discuss possible reasons for the low COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Cameroon.\nSpecifically\, we will;\nAssess the effectiveness and challenges encountered in the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines in Cameroon.\nDiscus the conspiracy theories related to the COVID-19 vaccine and debunk the myths associated.\nPropose strategies necessary to deploy the vaccines in Cameroon\nWho should participate?\nThis event is open to public health experts\, stakeholders and to the general public. It will also bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, researchers\, and human rights activists.\nPanellists\nDr. Oben Pamela\, EPI coordinator for Southwest\, Cameroon\nDr. Ndaleh Wozerou\, Virologist\, Dean in charge of Academic Affairs\, Saint Monica University Higher Institute\, Buea.\nDr. Nkengafac N Fobellah\, District Medical Officer Bangem\, Cameroon\nModerator:\n Dr. Ronald Gobina\, Director of the Health Policy and Research Division\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nOrganizers\nThis event is organized by the Health Policy and Research Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-75{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-75 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-75{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-75 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-75{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-75 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-50{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/low-vaccination-coverage-for-covid-19-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T140000
DTSTAMP:20250127T114038Z
CREATED:20230824T083005Z
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SUMMARY:Promoting Women’s Economic Rights in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:PROJECT LAUNCH  THEME: “Promoting Women’s Economic Rights in Cameroon” \nNovember 1st\, 2021 1PM to 2:00PM GMT +1 LIVE on Facebook  \nBackground \nEconomic empowerment is the capacity of women and men to participate in\, contribute to and benefit from growth processes in ways that recognize the value of their contributions\, respect their dignity and a fairer distribution of the benefits of growth. Women’s empowerment increases their access to economic resources and opportunities such as jobs\, financial services\, property and other productive assets\, skills development and market information. Women often face discrimination and persistent gender inequalities\, with some of them experiencing multiple inequalities and exclusion because of cultural and civil norms. We\, therefore\, seek to use this project to eliminate these barriers and administrative bottlenecks hindering women’s economic rights in Cameroon. \n Objective  \nThe main objective of this discussion is to share our diverse experiences through which women’s economic rights have been relegated. \nSpecifically\, we will:  \nDiscuss gender discrimination and its impact on women’s economic empowerment \nExamine the unequal access to education among women as a critical driver to gender inequality  \n Who should participate? \nThis project launch is open to women-led organizations\, women business leaders\, policymakers and the general public.  \n Venue: Facebook live. \n Organizers \nThis event is organized by Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. 
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/promoting-womens-economic-rights-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T163000
DTSTAMP:20250127T114237Z
CREATED:20230824T083206Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Regional Economic Communities in Maintaining Peace and Security in Africa
DESCRIPTION:October 28\, 2021 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon TimeVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Now)Background\nThe Regional Economic Communities (RECs) are regional groupings of African states. The RECs have developed individually and have different roles and structures. Generally\, the purpose of the RECs is to facilitate regional economic integration between members of the individual regions and through the wider African Economic Community (AEC)\, which was established under the Abuja Treaty (1991). The 1980 Lagos Plan of Action for the Development of Africa and the Abuja Treaty proposed the creation of RECs as the basis for more comprehensive African integration\, with a view to regional and eventual continental integration. The RECS is increasingly involved in coordinating AU Member States’ interests in broader areas such as peace and security\, development and governance.\nThe essence has been to prevent conflict and promote peace\, defence and security through the APSA and RECs. Thus\, for peace and security efforts being undertaken by the AU and RECs to be effective\, the actors involved should have the requisite capacity and political will and commitment\, and cooperation among members and with the international community should remain crucial to the process. It is concerning this backdrop that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute seeks to better access and understand the role the RECs are playing in silencing the guns and maintaining peace and security in Africa.\nObjectives of the Dialogue\nThis dialogue aims to involve peace and security experts\, stakeholders\, and the general public in a discussion that will enable us to examine and assess the role and contribution of the Regional Economic Community of the African Union in silencing the guns and maintaining peace and security in Africa.\nWho should participate?\nThis event is open to peace and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will also bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organisations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists.\nExpected Output\nThe output will be the production of comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendations that can be implored by the RECs and the AU’s APSA and/or other bodies when adopting a definitive innovative policy in guaranteeing peace and security in Africa.\nPanellists\nAmbassador Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa (PhD)\, Somali Ambassador to Kuwait\nProfessor Annie Barbara Chikwanha (PhD)\, Senior Lecturer\, University of Johannesburg\nDr Gabila Nubong\, Lecturer\, Northwest University Pretoria\, South Africa\nModerator\nHenri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nOrganizers\nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-81{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-81 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-81{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-81 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-81{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-81 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-56{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-role-of-the-regional-economic-communities-in-maintaining-peace-and-security-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T140000
DTSTAMP:20250127T114238Z
CREATED:20230824T083206Z
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SUMMARY:Unfolding Climate Crisis:  Reimagining the Role of Global South  beyond Glasgow (COP26)
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUNDCOP 26 is taking place this year in Glasgow in November\, and intends to lay a roadmap on Paris Climate Agreement besides India holding G20 presidency in 2022\, among many other plans afoot regionally and globally. Global climate plans up to 2050 are also being put in place.With the latest IPCC report\, 2021\, unequivocally placing the climate crisis as a ‘Red Code’ for humanity\, the clarion call is since out\, and will be debated more widely in Glasgow during COP 26 conference on measures to combat global climate crisis through collective action and global partnerships\, with a definitive role for global South\, if the success on rallying around the climate crisis and a strong push back were to succeed and fructify\, in a substantial manner. Climate change has some serious consequences both for Asia and Africa (all over the world) with common threads running through their collective action. Ahead of the COP 26 taking scheduled during the first fortnight of November\, 2021 the Nkafu Policy Institute will organize a webinar on the theme: “Unfolding Climate Crisis: Reimagining the Role of Global South beyond Glasgow (COP26)”.\nOBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS\nThe goal of the discussion is to increase awareness on issue of climate finance pledged by the developed nations to developing ones\, transfer of technology and capacity building.\nThe specific objectives of the discussion are to provide a platform for:\nUnderstanding the climate crisis agenda and accompanying issues; and\nReimaging the role of global South during and beyond Glasgow COP 26 and need for a global architecture for collaboration and collective action to rally at global climate tipping point.\nThe conversation will be recorded\, converted into a knowledge product for library and distribution purposes and for subsequent outreach.\nWelcome remarks and brief introduction\nFri Asanga: Chief Executive Officer\, Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\nPanellists\nAmbassador Anup K Mudgal: Career Indian Diplomat\nProf. Cristina D’Alessandro : Senior Research Fellow\, Research Center PRODIG – Paris\, France\nDr. Lazare Chapunga: Research Fellow\, Exxaro Chair In Climate and Sustainability Transitions\,University of South Africa\nDr. Danijel Mlinaric: Founder and President \, Center for Economic Diplomacy\, Zagreb\, Croatia\nModerator\nPooran Pandey: Non-Resident Fellow – Sustainable Development\, Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-button.button-33 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-33 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW\nCOUNTRY/CITY\nTIME ZONE\nTIME\nAtlanta\, USA\nUTC -4\n8 AM – 9 AM\nCameroon\nUTC +1\n2 PM – 3 PM\nCroatia\nUTC + 2\n3 PM – 4 PM\nIndia\nUTC + 5:30\n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nMali\nUTC + 0\n1 PM – 2 PM\nSouth Africa\nUTC + 2\n3 PM – 4 PM\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-77{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-77 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-77{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-77 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-77{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-77 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-52{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/unfolding-climate-crisis-reimagining-the-role-of-global-south-beyond-glasgow-cop26/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Coup d’état in Guinea – Are we in a New Era of Military Dictatorships in Africa?
DESCRIPTION:September 9th\, 2021\, at 10 AM – 11 AM Washington D. C Time via ZOOM(Register Now)1. Context\nMilitary takeovers in Africa are becoming unprecedented after the euphoria and embrace of democracy in the early 90s. Since the years of independence\, Africa has experienced more than 200 military coups\, counting both successful and failed coup attempts. The political and economic conditions prevailing in different African countries and the foreign influences at work have all played a part in fuelling conflicts and coups in the region. The destabilizing factors have been many and varied\, depending on the national context: warring factions seeking to gain power in the aftermath of independence; established and stable states burdened by poor quality of governance and by corrupt officials; autocratic regimes repressing any form of opposition but with socio-political discontent and instability seething below the surface.\nGuinea has not been an exception. After many decades of authoritarian rule\, Alpha Condé was the country’s first democratically elected leader. During his time in office\, Guinea used its rich natural resources to improve the economy\, but the bulk of the country’s population has not felt its effects. In 2020\, Condé changed the constitution by referendum to allow himself to secure a third term\, but with controversy. During his rule\, Condé cracked down on protests as well as opposition candidates\, some of whom were retained in prison\, while the government struggled to contain price increases in basic commodities. In August 2021\, in an attempt to balance the budget\, Guinea announced tax hikes while slashing spending on the police and the military\, but increased funding for the office of the President and National Assembly. The coup began in the morning of September 5\, 2021\, when the Republic of Guinea Armed Forces surrounded Sekhoutoureah Presidential Palace and cordoned off the wider government district.\n2. Objectives of the Dialogue\nThe objective of this panel is to analyse the military takeover in Guinea and its impact on democracy and governance in West Africa and the continent as a whole.\n3. Who should participate?\nThis event is open to experts in peace and security\, governance and democracy\, stakeholders and the general public across Africa and beyond.\n4. Expected Output\nEvidenced-based policy recommendations that could inform actions of national\, regional and international stakeholders especially ECOWAS and the AU’s Africa Peace Security Architecture.\nPanelists \nIdayat Hassan – Director\, Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)\nIdayat Hassan is Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)\, an Abuja-based Think-Tank with focus on deepening democracy and development in West Africa. Hassan was formerly the Principal Programme Officer and Team Leader for Democratic Governance unit at the organization. Prior to joining the CDD\, Hassan was a Deputy Regional Coordinator with the Movement Against Corruption\, a movement that seeks to eradicate corruption and poverty in Nigeria. A lawyer by profession\, and a Development Expert\, she has held Fellowships in several universities across Europe and America. Her core interest in Development work spans Democracy\, Accountability\, Peace and Security\, and and transitional justice in West Africa.\nJeffrey Smith – Executive Director\, Vanguard Africa\nJeffrey Smith\, Executive Director – has over a decade of experience in human rights advocacy\, pro-democracy and research work on Africa\, including at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights\, Freedom House\, National Endowment for Democracy\, Institute for Democratic Alternatives in South Africa\, and UNESCO. Mr. Smith has planned and conducted human rights and civil society assessment missions to several African countries and has published extensively on US-Africa policy and human rights issues for major international publications. He frequently appears in media outlets as an expert commentator\, including on CNN\, NPR\, MSNBC and the BBC.\nFranklin Cudjoe – President and Chief Executive Officer\, IMANI Center for Policy and Education\, Ghana\nFranklin is the Founding President and Chief Executive Officer of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education\, a think tank of global repute dedicated to the promotion of the institutions of a free society across Africa. IMANI has been consistently ranked among the top 5 most influential think tanks in sub- Saharan Africa and among the top 100 worldwide.\nIn 2010 Franklin was consulted by the U. K’s Prime Minister’s office on how to make effective use of British aid in Africa. Franklin has hosted and shared panels with former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minster\, Anwar Ibrahim\, Swiss President\, Doris Leuthard\, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and debated former Tanzanian President\, Benjamin Mkapa when he was president in 2005.\nModerator \nDenis Foretia – Executive Chairman\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nDr. Foretia is Co-Chair of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and Senior Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Cameroonian think tank. Along with Co-Chair Lenora Ebule\, he shapes and approves strategy\, advocates for the foundation\, and helps set the overall direction. He is also the Chairman of Merckshire LLC\, an international holding company with operations in the US and Cameroon. A surgeon by training\, Foretia has always been involved in philanthropic activities and issues related to governance\, international development and public policy. He is currently the President of the Association of Cameroonian Physicians in the Americas (ACPA).\nForetia recently joined the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as an Assistant Professor and Associate Director for Africa in the Global Surgery Institute. Prior to this he was a faculty in the department of surgery at Johns Hopkins University and staff acute care surgeon at Lifebridge Health. He is also an Associate in the department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County\, a Doctor of Medicine degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine\, Nashville\, Tennessee. He also holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Bloomberg School of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Carey School of Business also at the Johns Hopkins University.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/coup-detat-in-guinea-are-we-in-a-new-era-of-military-dictatorships-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210831T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210831T140000
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SUMMARY:Nkafu Open Trade Initiative : Operational Working Group – First Session
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Preventing trade embargoes between Cameroon and Nigeria to increase the development of the agricultural sector in Cameroon.Tuesday 31st August 2021\, 10 am – 2 pm\, Muna Foundation\, YaoundeBackground\nCameroon and Nigeria share a common border of nearly 1\,700km and both countries have strong historical and cultural ties. Despite this large potential for both countries to expand bilateral trade between these two countries\, official non-oil trade flows remain extremely small. To successfully drive the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and support Cameroon – Nigeria Free Trade\, it is imperative to understand what product and service categories will be excluded from additional tariffs and how to prevent counterproductive tariff policies during and post-implementation of the AfCFTA. The value added from agriculture to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in Cameroon fell from 26% in 1992 to 14% in 2019 (World Bank\, 2021). The African Continental Free Trade Area will boost agricultural exports by reducing non-tariff and tariff barriers.\nOverview of Working Group\nThe purpose of the Operational Working Group (OWG) is to provide strategies that will support decision-makers to easily reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers\, boost trade between Cameroon and Nigeria\, and prevent trade embargoes. The proposed group is expected to coordinate and collaborate towards policy outcomes that aim to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers between Cameroon and Nigeria.\nObjectives of the first session\nThe objectives of the first working session will seek to:\nUnderstand the impact of trade embargoes on the Cameroonian and Nigerian economy;\nHighlight the relevance of Agricultural products in Cameroon – Nigeria trade;\nDevelop an understanding of how agricultural products will be treated under the AfCFTA;\nReflect on how Cameroon can strengthen the competitiveness of the agricultural sector through rules of origin?\nMake some policy recommendations to support the agricultural sector and ensure that Cameroon’s competition policy supports domestic agri-processing.\nKey Deliverables\nOutline strategies to avoid the imposition of trade embargoes;\nStrategies to support start-ups in agro-processing and how to enable Cameroon to develop a competitive edge;\nLong-term recommendations to easily reduce trade restrictions between Cameroon and Nigeria;\nA road map for the foundation on how to approach advocacy work.\nContact:\nEmail : info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81/ 698 64 55 24\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-82{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-82 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-82{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-82 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-82{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-82 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-57{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-open-trade-initiative-operational-working-group-first-session/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Open trade Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210827T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210827T120000
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SUMMARY:In-Country Restitution Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In-Country Restitution WorkshopSocial Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons Learned from Business Incubation in Cameroon\nThe 27th August 2021 | 09-13h at Hotel Mansel\, Yaounde\n1. Background\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute\, a Think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, in partnership with organisations in Ghana and Burkina Faso\, is implementing a two (2) years project. Funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\, this project is entitled: “Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons learned from business incubation in Cameroon\, Burkina Faso\, and Ghana”. Its main objective is to map the business incubation practices in these countries and see how these contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4\, 5\, 8\, 9\, and 13 and therefore promote social entrepreneurship. Following the in-country workshop held on 5th May 2021\, during which the draft data collection tools were presented to different stakeholders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem\, five data collection tools were finalised for business support structures\, ecosystem enablers\, capital providers\, social entrepreneurs and beneficiaries of social enterprises. After collecting data from business support structures\, it is deemed necessary to restitute the findings and gather feedback to improve on the results.\n2. Objective of the restitution workshop\nThe main objective of the workshop is to present the results of the survey\, to the business support structures in Cameroon. More specifically\, it is to present the:\nDemographic profiles of business support structures\,\nSpatial and temporal characteristics of business support structures\,\nTechnical and organisational specificities of business support structures\,\nPlace of women in business support and strengthening the resilience of the entrepreneurial ecosystem\,\nRelationship between business support structures and the objectives of sustainable development in Cameroon\,\nFinancing models of business support structures and their sources of funding.\n3. Participants\nBusiness Incubators\nSocial Entrepreneurs\nCapital providers\nEcosystem enablers\nBeneficiaries\n4. Contact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81/ 698 64 55 24\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-83{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-83 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-83{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-83 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-83{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-83 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-58{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/in-country-restitution-workshop/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:The improvement of Cameroon’s tax payment ranking lies in the digitalisation of procedures
DESCRIPTION:Nkafu Public Debates – Edition 4Date: August 24th 2021\,Venue: Muna Foundation (Yaoundé) Register Now\nBackground\nAccording to the 2020 Doing Business report published by the World Bank\, Cameroon has made some progress on the various components of the “Paying Taxes” indicator. For example\, the number of hours necessary to pay taxes went from 1300 hours in 2007 to 624 hours in 2020. But despite the aforementioned progress and reforms\, the country went from the 143rd position in 2007 to the 181st position in 2020\, which shows that the country’s position has somewhat deteriorated. Since 2016\, the introduction of online declarations has improved taxpayer loyalty\, with a rate of timely declarations approaching 100% at the DGE (DGI\, 2020). However\, it seems difficult to isolate the impact of the digitalisation of tax procedures from other tax policy and administration reforms that affect the performance of the DGI\, such as tax audits. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organising a debate on the theme: “The improvement of Cameroon’s tax payment ranking lies in the digitalisation of procedures”.\nObjectives and key Issues\nThe main objective of this debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian experts to present the advantages and disadvantages of tax digitisation for the improvement of Cameroon’s score and ranking in the Doing Business report published by the World Bank.\nSpecifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\nCritically Assess Cameroon’s performance in the Paying Taxes indicator\nExamine the benefits of digitisation in the process of filing and tax collection.\nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to improve Cameroon’s ranking and the business environment in general.\nTarget Audience\nThis event targets professionals (DGI\, GICAM\, MECAM\, etc)\, traders\, entrepreneurs\, policymakers and members of civil society.\nPanelists\nPanelists:\nAlain Florentin Zouga Kouna\, Associate Policy Researcher/ Consultant\,\nOlivier Dang Attouh\, Economiste-Financier\,\nModerator:\nDr. Steve Tametong\, Governance and Democracy Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81/ 698 64 55 2\n.fusion-button.button-35 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-35 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-59{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-improvement-of-cameroons-tax-payment-ranking-lies-in-the-digitalisation-of-procedures/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210819T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210819T090000
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SUMMARY:Championing the Benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade: A Quest for Favourable Trading Terms
DESCRIPTION:DATE:  August 19 2021 – TIME:  9:30 AM – 12:00 AMVENUE: Muna Foundation 724-742 Rue De Narvik\, YaoundéBackground \nAt the end of the 6th Joint Cooperation Commission between Nigeria and Cameroon\, which ended on the 11th of April 2014 in Yaoundé\, the two countries initiated a series of cooperation agreements\, including a formal trade agreement\, to govern trade between them. Despite this agreement\, the countries are struggling to conduct cordial trade exchanges. In August 2019\, Nigeria closed its land borders with several neighbouring countries\, including Cameroon. It decided to reopen them on the 16th of December 2020\, allowing only light vehicles and pedestrians to cross (Institute for Security Studies\, 2021). With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a panel discussion on the theme: “Championing the Benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade: A Quest for Favorable Trading Terms”.  \nObjectives and key issue \nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to discuss the benefits of free trade between Cameroon and Nigeria. Specifically\, this discussion will:  \nExamine the benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade for the different sectors of activity \nCritically assess the implications of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade on economic growth\, employment\, and industrialization. \nOutline the development implications of the Cameroon – Nigeria trade on health\, education\, climate\, employment\, and consumption.  \nAssess the appropriateness of current procedures in encouraging and supporting trade between Cameroon and Nigeria\nTarget Audience  \nThis event targets professionals\, traders\, trade experts\, policymakers and members of civil society.  \nPanelists  \nModerator: Henri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst\, Project Lead (NOTI) – Nkafu Policy Institute \nContact \nEmail : info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54 \n.fusion-button.button-36 {border-radius:0px;}Register Now\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-85{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-85 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-85{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-85 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-85{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-85 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-60{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/championing-the-benefits-of-cameroon-nigeria-trade-a-quest-for-favourable-trading-terms/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Open trade Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210728T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210728T163000
DTSTAMP:20250127T114723Z
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SUMMARY:Ending The Anglophone Crisis: What Role Are The Diaspora And Religious Authorities Playing?
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 28\, 2021\, at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time  Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background  \nCameroon’s Anglophone crisis\, which became chaotic in October 2016\, degenerated into a violent conflict between security forces and increasingly well-armed separatists fighting in the name of the country’s marginalized English-speaking minority. Irrespective of the measures put in place by the government to address the situation\, violence has continued to ravage this part of the country leading to the death of civilians\, members of the security forces and members of armed militants; with several people being internally displaced while others seek refuge in Nigeria as refugees.   \nConflict resolution is a complex process that involves several stakeholders capable of influencing each other and the conflicting parties at different levels. The voices of the Diaspora and Religious authorities in resolving the Anglophone Crisis has arguably been underestimated and undermined by the government that believes it can resolve the issue through a State centric approach. For close to years\, the armed conflict in Anglophone Cameroon has been going unperturbed\, and the government has not had effective control over the heavily-armed young militia. From this perspective\, there is the need for the Diaspora and Religious authorities to intervene in the peacebuilding process in Anglophone Cameroon. Both the Diaspora and Religious authorities have made several efforts to resolve the crisis\, but these have proven abortive. Although invited to participate in the Grand National Dialogue\, the measures adopted after the dialogue have not stopped the violence. Also\, whether the Diaspora’s and/or religious authorities’ suggestions were taken into consideration during the deliberative talks at the Grand National Dialogue remains debatable.  \nAgainst this backdrop\, the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute has come up with this opportunity to encourage stakeholders of the conflict and the general public to participate and discuss the role of both the Diaspora and Religious authorities can play in silencing the guns in Anglophone Cameroon. \nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage schools of thoughts\, stakeholders and the general public in debates and discussions on how the Diaspora and Religious authorities can re-strategize to influence the resolution of the conflict in Anglophone Cameroon positively. From this standpoint and in accordance with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute – a Think at the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, the public dialogue will be centred on carrying out in-depth discussions and come out with recommendations that will spur a concise roadmap in resolving the Anglophone conflict and putting in place a platform for sustainable peace and development in the Northwest and Southwest regions in particular and Cameroon in general. \nAreas to be addressed \nWhat measures have both the Diaspora and Religious Authorities undertaken towards the resolution of the Anglophone crisis? \nWhat are the main successes\, difficulties or challenges that the Diaspora and Religious Authorities face in the resolution of the crisis?\nWhat new strategies can the Diaspora and Religious Authorities adopt to have their voices heard in the resolution of the Anglophone crisis?\nWhat is the best option and way forward to the resolution of the Anglophone crisis?  \nWho should participate? \nThis event is open to the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together participants from the public and private sectors\, religious leaders\, diaspora elite\, academia\, civil society organizations\, NGOs\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, and human rights activists. In general\, it will bring together all stakeholders with the potentials and strategies to propose alternative approaches aimed at resolving the on-going Anglophone crisis. \nExpected output  \nBased on the mission and vision of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, information harnessed from the public dialogue coupled with that gotten from an independent research will be invested in the production of comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendations that the Cameroon government and other stakeholders can implore in taking into consideration the role of the diaspora and the religious authorities in addressing the anglophone conflict. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 29\, 2021\, at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here)\nOrganizers \nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nPanelists and Moderator \nDr. William H. Arrey\,  Senior Fellow in Peace & Security  Nkafu Policy Institute \nDr. Francis N Mbunya\, Founder and CEO of Authors Path Academy. Dallas\, Texas\, USA \nDr. Marvis Tembi\, Expert/Consultant in P/CVE and Peace Education Buea\, South West Region \nModerator  \nMr. Joe Tiemonchu\, Senior Journalist CRTV Cameroon\, Yaoundé \n.fusion-button.button-38 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-62{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/ending-the-anglophone-crisis-what-role-are-the-diaspora-and-religious-authorities-playing/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Peace & Security Division
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Credit In Cameroon: Credit Bureaus Are Essential To Facilitate The Process
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 22nd\, 2021 Venue: Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation – Yaoundé (Register)Background\nAccording to the Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group (WBG)\, which ranks 190 world’s economies with respect to the ease of doing business score\, Cameroon dropped by one place in 2020 from 166th to 167th. It scored 46.1 out of 100 available points\, 0.1 point higher than in 2019. For the WBG\, this Cameroon’s performance is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. It currently ranks 80th in the “Getting Credit” score\, with a score of 60 over 100 with respect to getting credit and 6 in the depth of credit information. Conversely\, the score for credit coverage bureaus is zero. Consequently\, its economic transformation is undermined by a less favourable credit environment. This problem seems to stem from inadequate policies that amplify the difficulties faced by potential investors at various levels in seeking credit to finance their economic projects.\nIn addition to the burdensome conditions to be met by credit seekers\, there is equally the problem of information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers which negatively affects the process of obtaining credit for both domestic and foreign investors. For many credit specialists\, this could be explained by the absence of credit bureaus. They argue that\, a large number of accredited microfinance institutions in Cameroon are located in areas with poor internet connectivity\, making it difficult to identify and lend to micro-entrepreneurs. Despite the creation of the Risk Prevention Office (CREMF) in 2018 which helps these institutions to track and disseminate correct data on all their clients\, the challenge is still huge.\nWomen’s access to credit in Cameroon is still very large due to the lack of guarantees\, discriminatory regulations\, insecure employment even though women represent 76% of total borrowers from microfinance institutions in the world (World Bank). Credit bureaus that collect and share microfinance data are more likely to benefit female entrepreneurship by building credit histories for women. Nevertheless\, based on the 2020 World Bank’s DBI report\, Cameroon’s position in the DBI report is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. Indeed\, Cameroonian state has established a framework\, in relation with the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa\, for the licensing and operation of credit bureaus.\nIn the light of this actuality\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing its third public debate on the theme ‘‘Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’.\nObjectives and key issues\nThe main objective of this Nkafu Public Debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian and African high-level experts the opportunity to objectively resolve the barriers of credit accession in Cameroon for both national and foreign investors. This debate will investigate the benefits of introducing credit bureaus as a facilitator of credit accession in Cameroon. The main question to be answered is\, “Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’\nIndeed\, some experts are of the opinion that credit bureaus are a solution to the hindrances to credit access while other experts support the view that the existing credit system remains efficient in as much as the procedures put in place to obtain credit are strictly followed by investors Specifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\n· Examine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index;\n· Critically assess the current legislation as regards access to credit;\n· Assess the role of the actual reporting credit system and institutions responsible for the implementation of credit policies;\n· Understand the benefits and challenges of introducing credit bureaus in the country;\n· Understand the importance of providing equitable access to credit for women;\n· Identify and propose policy recommendations to ease access to credit for local and foreign investors in the country.\nVenue and date\nThe first edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for July 22nd 2021 at the Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé-Cameroon .\nTarget audience\nThis debate will provide a forum for at least 50 participants from various fields of expertise and allow them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public\, and civil society actors to name a few. It is a unique occasion to better inform on the reforms needed for Cameroon to achieve its emerging status by 2035. Also\, this event will create a platform for professional development and career advice.\nPanelists and Moderator\nModerator:\n Mr. Henri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst at Nkafu Policy Institute.\n.fusion-button.button-37 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-61{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/obtaining-credit-in-cameroon-credit-bureaus-are-essential-to-facilitate-the-process/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Chad – Constitutional Order And Democratic Governance Post Idriss Deby
DESCRIPTION:Time: July 8 2021 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time Venue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here)Background  \nChad is a desert nation named after lake Chad and surrounded by many countries facing severe security problems\, like Libya to the north\, Sudan to the east\, the Central African Republic to the south\, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest (at Lake Chad)\, and Niger to the west. Idriss Déby Itno took over power from President Hissène Habré in December 1990 by leading a rebellion against the latter’s government. Déby survived numerous coups attempts and rebellions against his rule before winning elections in 1996 and 2001. He revised the constitution\, and after eliminating term limits\, he won elections in 2006\, 2011\, 2016\, and 2021 before meeting his untimely death on the frontline when battling against rebels in 2021. For Déby’s 30 years in power\, Chad has played the role of a military fulcrum in the escalating fight against armed groups in the Sahel and Central and West Africa. Déby’s military forces have been vital in the Sahel crisis\, the fight against Boko Haram and its splinter groups in the Lake Chad region and beyond. Déby has intervened- from Darfur to Libya\, Mali\, Nigeria\, Niger\, Cameroon and the Central African Republic. In fact\, Chad’s military champions the G5 Sahel alliance (comprising of Burkina Faso\, Mali\, Mauritania and Niger) that was created to combat armed militias operating in the region. The death of Idriss Déby and the naming of his son – Mahamat Idriss Déby as interim president is a move that has been applauded by many and heavily criticized by others as they describe this as an unconstitutional change of government. \nIt is with respect to this backdrop that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute seeks to better understand the modalities or measures that the AU can take to ensure a return to Constitutional Order in Chad while concurrently preserving the State’s security and territorial integrity. \nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public in a discussion relating to the possible consequences that may arise following President Idriss Déby’s death. Also\, this event is aimed at harnessing the possible ideas that the AU\, other regional bodies and neighbouring States can implore to ensure a return to constitutional order in Chad.  \nAreas to be addressed include: \nPotential Instability in Chad (Constitutional Vs Unconstitutional change of government) \nSecurity concerns in the Sahel\, Lake Chad Basin and beyond \nAU’s standpoint on the situation \nThe position of CEMAC and other regional bodies \nThe role other CEMAC\, regional bodies and/or the international community can play in addressing the situation in Chad status-quo  \n Who should participate? \nThis event is open to conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 8 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  \n Panelists and Moderator \nDr. Lucien Toulou: Programme Advisor/Team Leader: Peace Consolidation and Democratic Institutions at UNDP Kinshasa Urban\, Kinshasa\, Congo (DRC)?\nMr. Paddy Ezeala:  Publisher and Editor-in-Chief’ Development Agenda’ Abuja\, Federal Capital Territory\, Nigeria \nRaissa Nouradine: Senior Journalist\, Chad\n Moderator  \nFrancis Tazoacha:  Director of Peace and Security – Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroon\nContact \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24  info@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org  \n \n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-64{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/chad-constitutional-order-and-democratic-governance-post-idriss-deby-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,Peace & Security Division
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Canada – Cameroon Relations:  A Conversation With Canadian High Commissioner To Cameroon H.E Richard Bale
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background\nCanada and the Republic of Cameroon have had very friendly bilateral relations since 1962. This relationship is centered on shared economic prosperity\, democracy promotion\, respect for human rights\, good governance\, regional peace and security.  \nTrade and investment between both countries is on the rise especially with the signing of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement in March 2014 and the Air Transport Agree in 2017. The Canadian government has also increased assistance especially in health\, education\, governance and humanitarian relief.  \nEver since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the Southwest and Northwest regions\, Canada has increased its financial support and has been committed in seeking a durable resolution of the conflict.  \nIt is within this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute will host His Excellency Richard Bale\, for an hourlong conversation on strengthening Canada-Cameroon relations. \nObjectives:\nThis conversation’s main objective is to explore the full diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Republic of Cameroon. The conversation will allow us to explore\, amongst others: \nPolitical cooperation \nContributions to Peace and Security in Cameroon and the subregion \nCanada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy \nTrade and investment cooperation \nDemocracy and Human Rights\, etc \nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of: \nCanada-Cameroon partnership and areas to further strengthen collaboration \nDate and Venue\nTuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington) \nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live \nPanelists/Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Main Guest – H.E. Richard Bale\nHigh Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cameroon\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator – Dr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Participants \nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, leaders of civil society organizations\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-39 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-39 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-63{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/canada-cameroon-relations-a-conversation-with-canadian-high-commissioner-to-cameroon-h-e-richard-bale-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 29th 2021\, Time: 2pm GMTVenue: online (via ZOOM) Register HereBackground\nAccording to a report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2017\, the informal economy accounts for between 20 and 65% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Sub-Saharan African (SSA). This sector represents up to 70% of employment in some countries\, i.e. about 80% of total employment for women and 60% for men\, most of which are very vulnerable (African Development Bank\, 2017). For many years\, it has remained omnipresent in both urban and rural areas\, employing the majority of the working population. However\, the predominance of informal enterprises in this region of the world is not without effect on the development of the various countries. It remains a major obstacle to the improvement of the business climate and weakens the position of economies on the international scene\, while depriving them of the fiscal resources necessary to carry out structural investments.\nTo address the many challenges posed by the informal sector and to promote private sector development\, Africa needs support to close the gap related to the acknowledged lack of essential skills to enable a business project to become sustainable. This explains the flurry of business incubators and accelerators that have been springing up on the continent for several years.\nAware of the need to address these shortcomings\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the first edition of the Social Entrepreneurship Discussion on the theme: “Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa”.\nObjectives and key issue\nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to address the requirements for successful development of incubators and accelerators in SSA. The discussion will center around the challenges faced by incubators and accelerators in SSA and the strategies to increase their impact on the economies. Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to:\nPresent the stakes and opportunities of business incubators and accelerators for the development of social entrepreneurship in SSA;\nPresent the obstacles for the development of business incubators and accelerators in SSA;\nIncrease understanding of the role that business incubators and accelerators can play in promoting social innovation in SSA;\nDevelop strategies to increase the impact of incubators and accelerators in specially on the development of private sector.\nVenue and date\nThe discussion is scheduled for June 29th 2021\, online (via ZOOM) at 2pm GMT. This webinar will also be streamed live on the social networks of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nTarget audience & participation\nThe audience consists of incubators and accelerators\, government representatives\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, social entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc. Participation in the event is FREE. However\, people wishing to participate are requested to register beforehand through the link available on the website of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nPanelists and Moderator\nPanelists\nMr. Nelson Amo\, CEO\, Innohub | Executive Director\, Ghana Tech Lab | Founder\, Accra Angels\, Network | President\, DT Automated Systems Limited\,Ghana\nEnyonam Kakane\, Executive Director Mirepa Investment Advisors & Mirepa Capital\nModerator\nMrs. Fri. L. Asanga\, Interim Chief Executive Officer\, Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\,\n.fusion-button.button-40 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-94{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-94{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-94{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-65{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/increasing-the-impact-of-business-incubators-and-accelerators-in-sub-saharan-africa-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:The African Continental Free Trade Area: Benefits\, Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Date: 24 June 2021     –     Time: 09AM     –    Venue: Mansel Hotel -Fouda (Register Here)Background\nOn 1st January 2021\, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)\, created with a view to eventually integrate all states of the African Union into a free trade area\, was effectively put in place. This continental market\, which brings together several African countries\, will cover a market of over 1.2 billion people and a gross domestic product (GDP) of $2.5 trillion. In terms of the number of participating countries\, the AfCFTA\, at full strength\, will be the world’s largest free trade area since the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) with 53 member countries. To date\, 54 of the 55 member states of the African Union have signed the Agreement\, but only 36 countries have deposited their instruments of ratification\, thus becoming States Parties to the Agreement. \nWith this in mind and given the socioeconomic context marked by the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the first edition of the Nkafu Open Trade Initiative Discussion on the theme: “The African Continental Free Trade Area: Benefits\, Opportunities and Challenges”. \nObjectives  \nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to address the requirements for the successful implementation of the AfCFTA. The discussion will center around the challenges with implementation and the benefits and opportunities of AfCFTA for African countries. Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to: \nExamine the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area \nCritically Assess the Agreement and its benefits to member countries \nOutline the development implications of the AfCFTA on health\, education\, employment and consumption \nAssess the appropriateness of current procedures in the implementation monitoring of the agreement. \nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to facilitate the process of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area. \nVenue and date \nThe discussion is scheduled for 24th June 2021 at the Mansel Hotel in Yaoundé-Cameroon. \nTarget audience \nThis panel discussion will provide a forum of 50 participants (including the panel discussion) from different fields of expertise\, and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The audience consists of government representatives\, traders\, investors\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc. \nPanelists and Moderator \nPr. Christian Zamo Akono: Associate Professor of the Faculties of Economics and Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG) of the University of Yaoundé II-Soa (Cameroon)\nMs Frida Basok: International Trade law and Trade Policy Expert at ECCAS Women’s Entrepreneurship Council\nLandry Roland Noutchang: Director of Promotion and Cooperation at the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Crafts\, Corporate director\, Senior international consultant\, Douala\, Cameroon\nModerator: Henri Kouam\n.fusion-button.button-42 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-96{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-96{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-96{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-67{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-african-continental-free-trade-area-benefits-opportunities-and-challenges-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Open trade Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Construction Permit In Cameroon: Is The Interference Of Professionals’ Associations Necessary?
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 18th 2021 at the Mansel Hotel\, Fouda\, Yaoundé-Cameroon (Register Here)Background? \nA resilient and adaptable infrastructure is necessary for economic development. In other to?realize?such projects\, individuals are required to obtain a building permit. The building permit is a preliminary declaration that allows for the verification of a construction initiative in a given locality\, in line with town planning and architectural rules in force. In Cameroon\, this document issued by the local council authority is mandatory for any possible new construction or modification of an existing?infrastructure. Therefore\, any construction without an official permit is liable to a penalty of 30% of the estimated cost of the building.? \nAccording to Law No.2004/003 of April 21\, 2004\,?governing the Cameroonian Urban Planning Code and the decree of 23rd April 2008; the process of obtaining this document has been considerably shortened. Yet\, it remains quite complex. This complexity is evident in the plurality of procedures\, requirements\, norms\, offices\, conditions\, actors\, documents\, and stakeholders involved in the process. All these are accompanied by the heavy financial burden\, time-consuming processes\, boycotts\, administrative bottlenecks and corruption; all of which lead to?unorganized?and slow urban development. Moreover\, within this complexity is the reality that such mechanisms differ from one place to another across the national territory; thereby creating some sought of uncertainty\, non-uniformity\, and lack of trust in the system. The improvement in the issuance mechanism of Construction Permits in Cameroon is very vital for a country that has the ambition to achieve its economic emergence by 2035.?? \nTo?issue the document\, the administrative and technical bodies ensure that future infrastructure comply with town planning regulations\, whether it concerns the layout of the works\, their nature\, their location\, the architecture or the development of their surroundings.?They equally?check if the work plan has been established under the responsibility of an architect registered with the National Order of Architects of Cameroon. Law n° 2004/003 of 21 April 2004 governing urban planning in Cameroon\, stipulates in its article 107 paragraph 1 that the building permit is obtained “…after verification of its conformity with the rules of art and urban planning rules in force”.?? \nDespite the reforms undertaken in the?urbanization?sector in Cameroon (2014\, 2016\, 2017)\, many bottlenecks still mar the process of obtaining building permits. In particular\, there are governance issues. Excessive procedural patterns seem to hamper the?realization?of the objectives set by the government of Cameroon to attract much needed local and foreign direct investment to the country. Other related challenges are the real costs of obtaining permits\, delays\, land issues\, corruption and influence peddling.?? \nCognizant of all these difficulties\, and knowing that the construction permit is one of the indicators that informs the business environment of a state\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is?organizing?a public debate on the theme:?Obtaining construction permit in Cameroon: Is the interference of professionals associations necessary?”.? \n?Objectives  \nThe main objective of the Nkafu public debates is to provide a platform for high-level Cameroonian and African experts to address the requirements for successful investment in Cameroon. This particular event aims to provide a critical assessment of the current business environment on the processing of construction permits in Cameroon. \n?Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to:? \nExamine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index\, particularly in terms of facilitating construction permits;?? \n?Critically assess the legislation and administrative procedures for obtaining construction permits;?? \nAssess the appropriateness of transferring the processing and issuing of building permits to professional associations such as civil engineers and architects etc.;? \nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to facilitate the process of obtaining construction permits and improve the business climate in Cameroon.? \nPanelists \nAbondo Antoine Rollin\, Civil Engineer\nDr. Steve Tametong\, Democracy Fellow\, Nkafu Policy health Institute\nAbanda Jean Rogwer\, Civil Engineer\, Polytechnician E-MBA Strategic Management\nEtie Lionel Makoge\, Magistrate Supreme Court\nModerator: Dr. Fuein Vera\, Research Fellow in Economics Affairs\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nVenue and date  \nThis second edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for June 18th 2021 at the Mansel Hotel\, Fouda\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.  \n Target audience  \nThis debate will provide a forum of 50 participants from different fields of expertise\, and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The audience consists of government representatives\, professionals’ associations (civil engineers\, architects\, notaries\, etc.)\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc.  \n.fusion-button.button-41 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-95{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-95{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-95{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-66{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/obtaining-construction-permit-in-cameroon-is-the-interference-of-professionals-associations-necessary-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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