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SUMMARY:Public Debate On Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Public Dialogue on:\n Governance Quality and the Crisis in Cameroon (WEB SEMINAR) \nDate: July 17\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nBackground    \nCameroon is often described as a microcosm of Africa not just because of its physical and ecological diversity\, but also due to its dual colonial inheritance of British and French sub-systems since independence and reunification. Though characterized by cultural diversities\, the severing of the country between Anglophones and Francophones is the most visible diversity that have over the years attracted various attentions. The country is divided into ten administrative regions. Since independence\, many pundits quickly criticize the quality of governance by the dominantly centralized governments as responsible for security and other development challenges. Ironically\, the country is endowed with rich natural resources\, including oil and gas\, minerals\, timber\, and agricultural products. Despite this rich natural endowment\, it would seem that the existing governance dispensation in the country since its independence from colonial rule has generated divisions\, injustice\, prejudice\, growing inequalities among the citizenry on the basis of ethnicity\, language and other class principles. Some ethnic groups seem to have been favoured over others in terms of appointments and resource allocation. The theory of regional balance in resource allocation and distribution of state resources as preached by the government is selective and discriminatory\, this is possible because centralization gave the government of Cameroon tremendous authority over most aspects of politics and economic control. Therefore\, that linguistic and cultural heritage that once contributed to making Cameroon a peaceful\, prosperous and stable country\, are today the root causes of the crisis that escalated from the 2016 lawyers’ and teachers strike in the Anglophone Regions of the country. To many non-partisan actors\, the crisis which has been on for four years today is symptomatic of poor governance that have not been able to usher in socio-economic developments to make the population lead better lives. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears there is urgency to debate and propose solid measures that will promote good governance and development. It is in this light that the Nkafu Policy Institute through its Governance and Democracy programme is creating avenues to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, on how good governance can be achieved in Cameroon in particular and Africa at large.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage scholars\, youth leaders and the public in the search for sustainable solutions to existing governance lapses in Cameroon. The Anglophone crisis which is now in the 4th year and continues to make national and international headlines in the wake of government’s efforts demands continuous engagements from other sectors of the Cameroonian society such as think tanks to contribute to good governance which essential in resolving the crisis. The COVID 19 has also added a new dimension to the crisis.\nThis event which hopes to provide Scholars\, Youth Leaders and Citizens a platform to amplify their voices would significantly contribute to good governance in Cameroon especially through the promotion of a democracy that works “. this is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, is to carry out independent research and provide in-depth and insightful evidence based recommendations that advance the development of Cameroon and other sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and scholars who have the potential to propose strategies and to deepen Good Governance in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo participation fees fee is required. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the history of Cameroon and the various possible strategies to attain good governance and democracy in the country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in Good Governance and democracy in Cameroon. \nOverview of the Governance in Cameroon\nThe link between governance practices and conflicts in Cameroon.\nAccountability as the fundamental requirement of Good Governance\nA path to good governance in Cameroon and the restoration of lasting peace and security. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/public-debate-on-democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 & Africa’s Health Sector – A Conversation with Dr John Nkengasong
DESCRIPTION:June 29\, 202011am – 12 noon EDT (6PM East African Time) \n1. Background\nSince the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Egypt in February 2020\, the pandemic has spread to every nation on the African continent. As of May 12th\, 2020\, Africa had 66\,373 confirmed infections\, over 2\,344 deaths\, and 23\,095 recoveries\, according to the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The rapid spread of COVID-19 threatens to overwhelm the health systems around the world\, especially in Africa. If the novel Coronavirus is allowed to spread unmanaged\, the impact on African citizens\, communities\, and economies will be devastating. Africa might be the region hardest hit by this disease. Africa’s already fragile healthcare systems\, coupled with a growing number of respiratory and diabetic diseases and densely packed urban agglomerations\, are likely to increase the vulnerability and the lethality of the virus. According to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus\, Director of the World Health Organization (WHO)\, Africa should “wake up” to the COVID-19 threat and prepare for a worstcase scenario. There are no proven medications or vaccines Against COVID-19\, despite some claims of miracle treatments.\nTo slow the spread of the pandemic\, many African countries halted international inbound travel\, mandated physical distancing and use of face masks in public\, mounted WASH campaigns\, and in some cases\, implemented partial or total lockdown measures. In spite of these actions\, the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to rise significantly in some countries\, including Cameroon and Central African Republic.\nWith the virus now present in all African countries\, will health systems in the region\, many of which are severely lacking healthcare professionals\, necessary infrastructure\, and equipment cope with this pandemic? It is against this framework that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation intends to evaluate Africa’s health sector’s ability to respond to this pandemic in this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. John Nkengasong.\n2. Objectives:\nThe main objective of this conversation is to evaluate Africa’s health care system’s response strategy to the pandemic.This event will– Evaluate how COVID-19 patients are treated in African hospitals– Evaluate the material and human resources available to fight the pandemic and the current continental-wide strategies– Analyse the challenges faced by the African Health sector and possible solutions necessary to better respond to this pandemic and prepare for the future.\n3. Expected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of:– How COVID-19 patients are treated in African hospitals– Material and human resources available to fight the pandemic– The challenges faced by African health sectors and possible solutions necessary to respond to this pandemic.\n4. Date and Venue:\nJune 29\, 202011am – 12 noon EDT (6PM East African Time)Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n5. Panelists/Speakers\nMain GuestDr John Nkengasong\nDirector – Africa Center for Disease Control and PreventionAddis Ababa – Ethiopia\nModerator Dr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n6. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-africas-health-sector-a-conversation-with-dr-john-nkengasong/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Promoting Peace And Democracy In Cameroon Part 1
DESCRIPTION:First public dialogue on Peace and Democracy in Cameroon (WEB SEMINAR)\nPromoting Peace And Democracy In Cameroon Part 1\nDate: June 25\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nBackground    \nCameroon is Located at the heart of Central Africa\, it is a country whose ethnic\, social and cultural richness and diversity are no longer to be demonstrated. British and French colonial rule are the two main imperialist systems that Cameroon has experienced before gaining its independence in 1960\, leaving the country with two linguistics heritages that are English and French. However\, these ethnic\, cultural and linguistic heritages that once contributed to making Cameroon a peaceful\, prosperous and stable country\, are today at the root of the many conflicts that the country is currently facing. An upsurge of violence witnessed by various regions seem to put Cameroon at crossroads in its history. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears urgent to propose solid strategies to peace building and democracy. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, in order to achieve peace in their community and attain democracy in our nation.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage scholars\, youth leaders and the public in the search for sustainable solutions to the major conflicts in Cameroon (The Anglophone Crisis in the NW and SW regions\, the Boko Haram War activities in the Far North Region and the refugee’s crisis in the East Region). The Anglophone crisis which for example is now in the 4th year and continues to make national and international headlines due to its perpetuation and devastating consequences despite the holding of the Major National dialogue organized by the Cameroon Government from the 30th to 4th October 2019. The COVID 19 has also added a new dimension to the crisis.\nThis event which hopes to provide Scholars\, Youth Leaders and Citizens a platform to amplify their voices not only in the search of peaceful solutions to conflicts in Cameroon\, but also in the promotion of a democracy that works “for all “(the rich and the poor\, women and men\, youths and the elderly\, boys and girls etc.). The mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, is to carry out independent research and provide in-depth and insightful evidence based recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and scholars who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon and to deepen the Cameroonian democracy.\nParticipation fees?\nNo participation fees or per diem. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about history and current crises in Cameroon and the various possible strategies to promote peace and democracy in the Country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in promoting peace and democracy in Cameroon. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon\nThe role of Democratic institutions such as Media and civil society organizations in conflict management and resolution\nCitizens proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/promoting-peace-and-democracy-in-cameroon-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Social and Economic Shock of COVID-19 on African Economies:  A Conversation with Dr. Albert Zeufack
DESCRIPTION:Addressing the Social and Economic Shock of COVID-19 on African Economies:\nA Conversation with Dr. Albert Zeufack \nJune 17\, 2020 at 3 – 4PM Washington D.C Time\n9 – 10PM Cameroon Time \nBackground \nThe Covid-19 pandemic is the worse health crisis that has plagued the world since the outbreak of the Spanish Flu of 1918-1919\, and the most challenging crisis the world has faced since the Second World War. The pandemic has caused severe economic repercussions in many countries\, in addition to the health consequences with regards to mortality and morbidity. It has brought the global economy to a standstill as all forms of economic activity have been significantly interrupted to curtail the spread of the virus.  Unfortunately\, the African continent has not escaped the health and economic devastation of the pandemic.\nIn Africa\, the economic\, social\, and health problems brought by this pandemic further strain economies which have been struggling to recover from the impacts of a drastic fall in oil and commodity prices since 2014.  According to the World Bank’s biannual Africa’s Pulse report\, economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa\, for example\, is expected to decline from 2.4% in 2019 to between -2.1 and -5.1% in 2020. The region\, the report predicts\, will experience its first economic recession in the last 25 years. If adequate macroeconomic measures are not taken and quickly\, the recession will undoubtedly lead to an economic depression. However\, the depth of the recession will depend on the success of measures taken to mitigate its effects.  Thus\, critical analysis of the macroeconomic state of African economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic and brainstorming on the most effective policy options are urgently needed to not only cushion the economic pain but also lay the framework for a robust and inclusive recovery. \nThe overall goal of this event \nTo better understand how Africa is coping with COVID-19 and the short\, medium- and long-term socio-economic ramifications on the continent \nMain themes to be discussed during the event \nEconomic impact of COVID-19 on the global economy with emphasis on African economies\nWhat various countries\, multilateral partners and development finance institutions have done to respond so far\nUnderstanding the gaps in response\, what more needs to be done\nHow is the pandemic and the current responses being experienced by various sectors (agriculture\, manufacturing\, services\, etc)?\nWhat must be done by African leaders and friends of Africa to maximize the opportunities the pandemic offers to ensure the continent comes out stronger in the Post-COVID World? \nExpectations \nAt the end of this event\, participants will understand the following: \nEven though COVID-19 is a health crisis\, it has serious economic consequences all over the world.\nThe macroeconomic effects of COVID-19 on the global economy at large and African economies in particular.\nThe state of the African economies before the COVID-19 Pandemic.\nAccurate statistics concerning the economic impact of COVID-19 on the African and world economy.\nThe impact of COVID-19 on various economic activities such as investments\, production\, distribution\, and international trade.\nThe different macroeconomic options that could tackle the consequences of the pandemic on African economies. \nDate and Venue \nJune 17\, 2020 from 3-4PM Washington D.C Time  / 9-10PM Cameroon Time\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n      6. Panelists/Speakers\nMain Guest \nMain Guest – Dr Albert ZeufackChief Economist for the Africa Region World Bank Group – Washington D.C\nModerator \nDr Denis ForetiaExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n7. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A. \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/addressing-the-social-and-economic-shock-of-covid-19-on-african-economies-a-conversation-with-dr-albert-zeufack-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Flattening the COVID-19 Curve: Perspectives of Clinicians and Researchers
DESCRIPTION:NKAFU CORONA TASKFORCE WEBINAR \nFLATENNING THE COVID-19 CURVE IN CAMEROON: PERSPECTIVES OF RESEARCHERS AND CLINICIANS \nBackground \nIn the World and Cameron in particular\, the impact of COVID-19 has been tremendous due to the high concentration of people\, economic activities and resource consumption. Coronavirus threatens economic\, social and medical well-being of millions and there is an urgent need to act now to protect Cameroonians against this virus.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic is primarily a health shock. Since the 6th of March 2020\, Cameroon has been experiencing an upsurge in the number of new cases. Recognizing that this is a health emergency as the main objective\, countries including Cameroon have been responding to the global health emergency with a range of critical interventions to address the current pandemic. However\, the curve still keeps rising.\nThis webinar will be focused on discussing what type of activities should the government place priority on\, what and how should researchers and clinicians contribute towards  the flattening of the COVID curve\, and what rapid interventions are needed to help flatten the curve.\nPanelists  \nMazou N Temgoua MD\, MPH\, PhDc \nMedical Researcher\, Clinical Epidemiologist and Biostatistician \nMrs Jennet Atem  \nNurse Clinician at Emergency Department\, Lakeshore General Hospital\, Montreal\, Canada \nMark Keboa \nMigration Health Consultant Montreal\, Canada \nKevine Laure Nkaghere Mbuembue\, MD\, MPH \nDistrict Medical Officer of Diedo Littoral\nModerator \nDr. Gobina Ronald \nRapporteur \nOdette Kibu \n  \n.fusion-button.button-9 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-9 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-9:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-9:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-9:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-9:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-9:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9:hover\, .fusion-button.button-9:focus\, .fusion-button.button-9:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-9:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-9:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/flattening-the-covid-19-curve-perspectives-of-clinicians-and-researchers/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Road-Map To Peace And Justice
DESCRIPTION:Eighth Peace public dialogue (WEB SEMINAR)\nROADMAP TO PEACE AND JUSTICE IN CAMEROON  \nDate: May 27\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground    \nLocated at the heart of Central Africa\, Cameroon is a country whose ethnic\, social and cultural richness and diversity are no longer to be demonstrated. The country which is triangular in shape is bordered by Nigeria to the northwest\, Chad to the northeast\, the Central African Republic to the east\, the Republic of the Congo to the southeast\, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea to the south\, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. British and French colonial rule are the two main imperialist systems that Cameroon has experienced before gaining its independence in 1960\, leaving the country with two linguistics heritages that are English and French. However\, these ethnic\, cultural and linguistic heritages that once contributed to making Cameroon a country of peace and stability\, are today at the root of the many conflicts that the country is currently facing. An upsurge of violence witnessed by various regions seem to put Cameroon at crossroads in its history. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears urgent to propose solid strategies to peace building and to justice. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, in order to achieve peace in their community and attain justice in our nation.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to elaborate a concrete roadmap with strategies to achieve sustainable peace and justice in our country currently plagued by numerous conflicts (the war against Boko Haram\, the border refugee crisis\, the Anglophone crisis). This event is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about history and current crises in Cameroon and the various possible strategies to promote peace and justice in the Country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in promoting justice and peace in Cameroon. \nA roadmap to the war against Boko Haram\nRoadmap to deal with the refugee crisis at the borders of Cameroon\nRoadmap to end the Anglophone crisis \n  \n.fusion-button.button-10 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-10 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-10:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-10:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-10:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-10:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-10:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10:hover\, .fusion-button.button-10:focus\, .fusion-button.button-10:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-10:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-10:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/road-map-to-peace-and-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200526T143000
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SUMMARY:The Nkafu Weekly Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:The purpose is to enhance the interactive learning environment at the Nkafu Policy Institute by stimulating academic and subject specific debate and knowledge exchange activities.  \nThis is an Internal Event
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-nkafu-weekly-seminar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200506T150000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Strategies To Peace-building And Justice In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Seventh NED public debate (WEBINAR)\nStrategies To Peacebuilding And Justice In Cameroon  \nDate: May 6\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground    \nLocated at the heart of Central Africa\, Cameroon is a country whose ethnic\, social and cultural richness and diversity are no longer to be demonstrated. The country which is triangular in shape is bordered by Nigeria to the northwest\, Chad to the northeast\, the Central African Republic to the east\, the Republic of the Congo to the southeast\, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea to the south\, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. British and French colonial rule are the two main imperialist systems that Cameroon has experienced before gaining its independence in 1960\, leaving the country with two linguistics heritages that are English and French. However\, these ethnic\, cultural and linguistic heritages that once contributed to making Cameroon a country of peace and stability\, are today at the root of the many conflicts that the country is currently facing. An upsurge of violence witnessed by various regions seem to put Cameroon at crossroads in its history. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears urgent to propose solid strategies to peace building and to justice. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, in order to achieve peace in their community and attain justice in our nation.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to elaborate concrete strategies to achieve sustainable peace and justice in our country. This event is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about history and current crises in Cameroon and the various possible strategies for effective peacebuilding and justice.  The event will consist of a 45 minutes open discussion.\nThe discussions will organized around the following key areas in promoting justice and peace in Cameroon. \nThe political strategies\nEconomic strategies\nSocial strategies\nThe role of civil society organizations (including religious bodies) in achieving peace and justice \n  \n.fusion-button.button-12 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-12 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-12:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-12:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-12:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-12:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-12:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12:hover\, .fusion-button.button-12:focus\, .fusion-button.button-12:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-12:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-12:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/webinar-strategies-to-peace-building-and-justice-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Strategies To Peace Building And Justice In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  \nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 2 hours open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon\nThe role of civil society organizations in conflict management\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/strategies-to-peace-building-and-justice-in-cameroon-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Is Market Competition Good For Cameroon’s Industrialization?
DESCRIPTION:Organization Name: Nkafu Policy Institute (Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation)CONCEPT NOTE\n Competition is a major pillar of free-market systems. Competition policy is about applying rules to make sure businesses and companies compete fairly with each other. It encourages efficiency\, creates a wider choice for consumers and helps reduce prices and improve quality.\nAccording to liberals\, competition is inevitable and good for countries. They believe an important advantage of competition is innovation. Indeed\, innovation spurs the invention of new and better products\, or it helps to create lower-cost manufacturing processes. As a result\, it drives economic growth\, creates more employment opportunities and increases standards of living. Another advantage of competition is economies of scale and technology transfers. Companies can increase their global presence by operating in more and more overseas markets. Finally\, competition can also help businesses identify consumers’ needs – and then develop new products or services to meet those needs.\nContrary to the above arguments\, protectionists believe competition is not good for an economy.  They support that only big companies survive in a competition (i.e. small companies struggle or die). According to them\, small companies do not have all the extra benefits or capital to expand and outsource like large companies. In addition\, protectionists argue that competition decreases market share and shrinks customer base\, especially if demand for products or services is limited from the start. Consequently\, companies are forced to lower their prices to stay competitive hence decreasing their return on each item they produce and sell.\nIn 2019\, the government of Cameroon has drafted the National Strategy for Development 2020-2030. This strategy lays more emphasis on industrialization and the structural transformation of the economy. Indeed\, the secondary sector is only 15.6% of companies while the tertiary sector represents 84.2% of companies according to the second General Census of Companies (2016). Also\, small businesses dominate the economic fabric in Cameroon as they represent 98.5% of the total of companies.\nHowever\, Cameroon faces major structural challenges and negative shocks including an alarming poverty level\, government remaining the largest employer\, the worsening security situation in the Nord West and South West Regions\, the conflict with Boko Haram in the North Region\, and the recent currency crisis as a result of excessive imports. In addition\, small businesses in Cameroon face major obstacles that prevent them from growing. These obstacles include high tax rates\, financial exclusion\, corruption\, and administrative tracasseries just to name but a few.\nThis debate will\, therefore\, discuss the place of competition in Cameroon’s industrialization process. The main question to be answered is: Should Cameroon prioritize market competition to spur industrialization in the country?\n Purpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best way to spur industrialization in Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Is Market Competition Good for Cameroon’s Industrialization?’’. Indeed\, the limited numbers of industrialization projects in the country and their inefficient management drastically reduce their effects on people’s life. That is why some observers believe the economy should be opened to competition in all sectors in order to spur industrialization\, economic growth and development. Others\, on the other hand\, support that Cameroon should protect its embryonic industries given the fact that 80% of companies die before 5 years.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 80 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee. \nAreas of concern\nIndustrialization; Structural Transformation; Market Competition; Economic Development; International Trade; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of industrialization;\nRecognize the best path for an industrialized Cameroon;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of market competition;\nComprehend the profits and problems of protectionism and liberalism;\nApprehend the reforms needed for a successful industrialization strategy. \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/is-market-competition-good-for-cameroons-industrialization/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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SUMMARY:L’ouverture À La Concurrence Est-Elle Bonne Pour L’industrialisation Du Cameroun ?
DESCRIPTION:Theme: L’ouverture À La Concurrence Est-Elle Bonne Pour L’industrialisation Du Cameroun ? \nOrganisé Par : Nkafu Policy Institute (Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia) \n.fusion-button.button-16 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-16:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-16:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover\, .fusion-button.button-16:focus\, .fusion-button.button-16:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-16:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16{width:100%;}\nENREGISTREZ-VOUS\n \nNOTE CONCEPTUELLE\nLa concurrence est un pilier majeur des systèmes de marché libre. La politique de la concurrence consiste à appliquer des règles pour s’assurer que les entreprises et les sociétés se font une concurrence loyale. Cette politique encourage l’efficacité\, crée un choix plus large pour les consommateurs\, contribue à réduire les prix et à améliorer la qualité.\nSelon les libéraux\, la concurrence est inévitable et bénéfique pour les pays. Ils estiment qu’un avantage important de la concurrence est l’innovation. En effet\, l’innovation stimule l’invention de nouveaux et meilleurs produits\, ou elle contribue à créer des processus de fabrication à moindre coût. Par conséquent\, elle stimule la croissance économique\, crée davantage de possibilités d’emploi et augmente le niveau de vie. Les économies d’échelle et les transferts de technologie constituent un autre avantage de la concurrence. Les entreprises peuvent accroître leur présence mondiale en opérant sur des marchés étrangers de plus en plus nombreux. Enfin\, la concurrence peut également aider les entreprises à identifier les besoins des consommateurs\, puis à développer de nouveaux produits ou services pour répondre à ces besoins.\nContrairement aux arguments ci-dessus\, les protectionnistes estiment que la concurrence n’est pas bonne pour une économie.  Ils soutiennent que seules les grandes entreprises survivent dans la concurrence (c’est-à-dire que les petites entreprises luttent ou meurent). Selon les tenants de cette thèse\, les petites entreprises ne disposent pas de tous les avantages ou capitaux supplémentaires pour se développer et s’externaliser comme les grandes entreprises. Aussi\, les protectionnistes affirment que la concurrence diminue la part de marché et la clientèle\, surtout si la demande de produits ou de services est limitée dès le départ. Par conséquent\, les entreprises sont obligées de baisser leurs prix pour rester compétitives\, ce qui diminue leur rendement sur chaque article ou service qu’elles produisent et vendent.\nEn 2019\, le gouvernement du Cameroun a élaboré la Stratégie Nationale de Développement 2020-2030. Cette stratégie met davantage l’accent sur l’industrialisation et la transformation structurelle de l’économie car\, dans les chiffres\, le secteur secondaire ne représente que 15\,6% des entreprises alors que le secteur tertiaire représente 84\,2% des entreprises selon le deuxième Recensement Général des Entreprises (2016). Par ailleurs\, les petites entreprises dominent le tissu économique camerounais puisqu’elles représentent 98\,5% du total des entreprises.\nCependant\, le Cameroun est confronté à des défis structurels majeurs et à des chocs négatifs\, notamment un niveau de pauvreté alarmant\, une grosse présence de l’Etat dans l’économie\, la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest\, le conflit avec Boko Haram dans la région du Nord ; et la récente crise des devises causée par des importations excessives. Davantage\, les petites et moyennes entreprises camerounaises sont confrontées à des obstacles majeurs qui les empêchent de se développer. Parmi ces obstacles\, citons les taux d’imposition élevés\, l’exclusion financière\, la corruption et les tracasseries administratives\, pour n’en citer que quelques-uns.  \nCe débat portera donc sur la place de la concurrence dans le processus d’industrialisation du Cameroun. La principale question à laquelle il convient de répondre est la suivante : Le Cameroun doit-il donner la priorité à la concurrence sur le marché pour stimuler l’industrialisation du pays ?\n \nObjectif de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de comparer les points de vue de différents experts camerounais sur la meilleure façon de stimuler l’industrialisation au Cameroun.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public sur le thème : ‘‘L’ouverture à la concurrence est-elle bonne pour l’industrialisation du Cameroun ?’’ En effet\, le nombre limité de projets d’industrialisation dans le pays et leur gestion inefficace réduisent considérablement leurs effets sur la vie des populations. C’est pourquoi certains observateurs estiment que l’économie devrait être ouverte à la concurrence dans tous les secteurs afin de stimuler l’industrialisation\, la croissance économique et le développement. D’autres\, en revanche\, soutiennent que le Cameroun devrait protéger ses industries embryonnaires étant donné que 80% des entreprises créées meurent avant 5 ans. \n \nPublic cible\nCet événement réunira des participants de différents domaines d’expertise : économistes\, fonctionnaires\, orateurs\, entrepreneurs\, organisations humanitaires\, organisations non gouvernementales\, universitaires et chercheurs\, étudiants\, grand public et acteurs de la société civile.\n \nNombre de participants\nNous attendons 80 participants.\n \nFrais de participation\nCet événement est ouvert au public cible sans frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nDomaines de préoccupation\nIndustrialisation ; Transformation structurelle ; Concurrence sur le marché ; Développement économique ; Commerce international ; Émergence économique ; Politiques publiques.\n \nLieu\nHôtel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroun.          \n \nRésultats escomptés\nÀ la fin de cet événement\, les participants devraient : \nComprendre la signification de l’industrialisation ;\nReconnaître la meilleure voie pour un Cameroun industrialisé ;\nComprendre les avantages et les défis de la concurrence sur le marché ;\nComprendre les bénéfices et les problèmes du protectionnisme et du libéralisme ;\nAppréhender les réformes nécessaires pour une stratégie d’industrialisation réussie. \n \nPanélistes \nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Economiste et Chercheur Associé au Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroun. (POUR)\nDr. Lamine HIMBE – Administrateur Civil et Chercheur au Ministère des Mines\, de l’Industrie et du Développement Technologique (MINDMIT). (POUR)\nDr. Joel MOUDIO MOTTO – Economiste et Chercheur à l’Université de Yaoundé II. (CONTRE)\nM. René MEZENE – Entrepreneur et PDG de ProxyServices. (CONTRE) \n \nModérateur\nDr. Fabien SUNDJO – Économiste et Chercheur Associé au Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroun.\n  \n.fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-17:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-17:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover\, .fusion-button.button-17:focus\, .fusion-button.button-17:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-17:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17{width:100%;}\nENREGISTREZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/louverture-a-la-concurrence-est-elle-bonne-pour-lindustrialisation-du-cameroun/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Will More Taxes Increase Fiscal Revenues In Cameroon?
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTETaxation is a means by which governments finance their expenditures by imposing charges on citizens and corporates entities. In general\, taxes can be either direct or indirect. For example\, income taxation is a direct tax while the value-added tax (VAT) on goods sold is an indirect tax.\nAccording to Arthur Laffer\, there exists a limit to which an increase in taxes leads to more government revenue. His thesis demonstrated by the Laffer curve says: “Too much tax kills to tax.” In other words\, if tax rates are too high people would not work as hard leading to less income and profits for the government to tax.\nBased on the Laffer curve\, two schools of thought can be derived. The first school supports that a favorable taxation regime acts as a catalyst for the development of start-ups\, foreign direct investment and private investment. The second school demonstrates that an unfavorable tax rate negatively affects investment decisions\, economic growth and employment.\nIn Africa\, governments tend to increase taxes in order to gain more revenues. Indeed\, falling prices in oil exports and poor economic structures have led to a rapid cycle of indebtedness hence reducing available resources to finance public goods and services. Taxation then becomes an internal strategic tool used by governments to solve this situation. However\, African countries face a dilemma. Indeed\, an excessively heavy tax burden might crush activity while an excessively low one can starve an economy of the ‘oxygen’ it needs to advance.\nIn Cameroon\, taxation remains the first obstacle to the development of entrepreneurial activities (General Census of Enterprises\, 2016). Indeed\, high taxes prevent entrepreneurs to fully establish and flourish their activities. The corporate tax (33% in total) and the value-added tax (19.25%) remains high compared to countries like Nigeria or Rwanda.\nIn addition\, each year the government of Cameroon creates ‘new taxes’. For example\, in the 2019 Budget\, a flat rate of 200 F CFA per application was created for software and application that are downloaded online via phone or tablet. Moreover\, the 2020 Budget bill projects to increase taxes on cosmetics and artificial hair just to name but a few.\nThe above situation has led to the development and the predominance of the informal sector in Cameroon. Indeed\, the majority of businesses prefer to remain informal (i.e. approximately 89% of small enterprises) to avoid being charged high taxes. Consequently\, the government cannot fully collect the projected amounts.\nThis debate will discuss the best way for governments in Africa to increase fiscal revenues with a focus on Cameroon. However\, the main question remains: Should Cameroon prioritize more taxes or high tax rates to increase fiscal revenues?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best method for optimizing fiscal revenues in Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Will More Taxes Increase Fiscal Revenues in Cameroon?’’. Indeed\, some observers believe the government can maximize fiscal receipts with low tax rates (i.e. the efficient thinking). Others\, on the other hand\, support that governments should increases taxes and tax rates in order to have more fiscal revenues (i.e. the effective thinking).\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 80 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee.\n \nAreas of concern\nTaxation; Fiscal Revenues; Tax System; Small Business; Entrepreneurship; Economic Development; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\n \nLocation\nHotel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.\n \nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of taxation;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of high tax rates;\nRecognize the best path for fiscal mobilization in Cameroon;\nComprehend the profits and problems related to tax compliance;\nApprehend the reforms needed for a good tax system in Cameroon. \n  \n.fusion-button.button-18 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-18:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-18:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover\, .fusion-button.button-18:focus\, .fusion-button.button-18:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-18:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/will-more-taxes-increase-fiscal-revenues-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates 3: Le Cameroun Devrait-Il Entièrement Devenir Une Société De Libre Marché ?
DESCRIPTION:Il existe un débat sur les paradigmes économiques à mettre en œuvre pour développer les pays dans le monde entier. Ce débat oppose les partisans du libre marché aux protectionnistes. Selon le premier groupe\, les principaux avantages d’une économie de libre marché sont : la présence d’une concurrence qui permet d’orienter les ressources dans les secteurs où elles sont le plus efficacement utilisées ; l’augmentation des choix et de l’utilité des consommateurs ; l’absence de la bureaucratie et des lourdeurs administratives. Une économie de libre marché réduirait aussi les coûts administratifs de l’entreprise. Par conséquent\, l’avantage découlant de cette réduction des coûts pourrait être injecté dans d’autres activités telles que la recherche et le développement.Davantage\, le système d’économie de marché aurait contribué à réduire la pauvreté dans le monde en ce sens que 80% des êtres humains vivaient dans l’extrême pauvreté au début du 20ème siècle\, contre un peu plus de 10% aujourd’hui. Pour finir\, dans les systèmes de libre marché\, les entreprises innovent\, développent de nouveaux produits et offrent de nouveaux services pour répondre à la demande des consommateurs.\nContrairement aux arguments évoqués ci-dessus\, les opposants au libre marché estiment que dans les économies de marché\, il est possible d’observer une monopolisation massive à une échelle beaucoup plus rapide. En d’autres termes\, les entreprises peuvent devenir assez puissantes au point où leur disparition ruinerait l’économie ainsi que la capacité des consommateurs à obtenir les produits dont ils ont besoin. Ces partisans affirment aussi que dans les économies de marché\, les entreprises sont en mesure de vendre leurs produits à des prix inférieurs à ceux de tous leurs concurrents et qu’elles peuvent\, en fin de compte\, facturer ce qu’elles veulent pour leurs produits. Par conséquent\, ce courant de pensée accorde une plus grande priorité aux interventions gouvernementales dans l’économie afin de promouvoir le bien-être économique.\nLe Cameroun est confronté à des défis structurels majeurs et à des chocs négatifs notamment un niveau de pauvreté alarmant ; un gouvernement qui reste le premier employeur dans le pays ; la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest ; le conflit avec Boko Haram dans la région du Nord ; et la récente crise des devises due à des importations excessives. Pour résoudre ces problèmes\, certains économistes camerounais estiment que les réformes de type libre marché devraient être prioritaires\, tandis que d’autres pensent que ces réformes ne peuvent pas sauver le pays\, mais au contraire\, aggraver la situation actuelle.\nAu regard de cette situation\, et dans un contexte de mise en œuvre de la zone de libre-échange continentale africaine\, une question majeure se pose : Quel est le meilleur paradigme économique pour le Cameroun : interventions gouvernementales ou réformes de type libre marché?\nObjet de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de comparer les points de vue de différents experts camerounais sur le meilleur paradigme économique à adopter pour le Cameroun.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public sur le thème : Le Cameroun doit-il entièrement devenir une société de libre marché? En effet\, certains observateurs estiment que seules des réformes de type  libre marché sauveront le Cameroun. D’autres\, en revanche\, pensent que des réformes orientées économie de marché ne feront qu’aggraver la situation actuelle dans le pays.\n Public cible\nCet évènement réunira des participants provenant de divers domaines d’expertise : économistes\, représentants gouvernementaux\, entrepreneurs\, organisations non gouvernementales\, universitaires et chercheurs\, étudiants\, grand public et acteurs de la société civile.\nNombre de participants attendus\nNous attendons un public de 90 personnes\nFrais de participation\nCet événement est ouvert au public. Il n’y a aucun frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nThématiques clés\nDéveloppement économique ; Commerce international ; Libre marché ; Paradigme économique ; Émergence économique ; Politiques publiques.\n Lieu\nHôtel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroun\n Résultats attendus\nÀ la fin de cet événement\, les participants devraient pouvoir : \nComprendre la signification d’un paradigme économique ;\nReconnaître la meilleure voie pour un Cameroun émergent d’ici 2035 ;\nComprendre les avantages et les défis des économies de marché ;\nComprendre les avantages et les inconvénients des interventions gouvernementales dans l’économie ;\nAppréhender les réformes nécessaires pour un Cameroun émergent. \n ENREGISTREZ VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3-le-cameroun-devrait-il-entierement-devenir-une-societe-de-libre-marche/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231900
CREATED:20230824T084626Z
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SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates 3: Should Cameroon Become A Totally Free Market Society?
DESCRIPTION:There has always been a debate regarding economic paradigms to implement to develop countries around the world. A major debate opposes free market partisans and nationalists. According to the first group\, the main advantages of a free market economy is the presence of competition which enable resources to be oriented where there are most efficiently utilised\, increase in consumers choice which increases his utility\, the absence of bureaucracy and red tape. This reduces administrative costs to the business and hence the benefit from the reduced cost could be injected into other endeavors such as research and development. Besides\, market economies have helped to reduce poverty worldwide as 80% of human beings lived in extreme poverty during the early 20th century\, compared to just over 10% today reference . Moreover\, in free-market systems\, companies innovate\, develop new products\, and offer new services to meet consumers’ demands.Contrary to the above arguments\, non-free market partisans believe that in free-market systems\, it is possible to observe massive monopolization at a much faster scale. In other words\, companies can become so powerful that their demise will ruin the economy and the consumer’s ability to get the products that they need. They further argue that companies will also be able to undercut all of their competitors and end up being able to charge whatever they want for their products. Consequently\, this current of opinion gives more priority to government interventions in the economy to promote economic welfare.\nCameroon is facing major structural challenges and negatives shocks including an alarming poverty level\, government remaining the largest employer\, the worsening security situation in the Nord-West and South-West Regions\, the conflict with Boko Haram in the North Region\, and the recent currencies crisis as a result of excessive imports. To solve these issues\, some economists in Cameroon believe that free-market reforms should be prioritized; while others believe free-market reforms cannot save the country but instead worsen the current situation.\nBased on this background\, and in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area\, a question arises: What is the best economic paradigm for Cameroon: government interventions or free-market reforms?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best economic paradigm for Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Should Cameroon become a totally free-market society?’’. Indeed\, some observers believe that only free-market reforms will save Cameroon. Others\, on the other hand\, believe that free-market reforms will instead worsening the current situation in the country.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 90 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee.\n Areas of concern\nEconomic Development; International Trade; Free-Market; Economic Paradigm; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of an economic paradigm;\nRecognize the best path for an emerging Cameroon by 2035;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of free-market economies;\nComprehend the profits and problems of government interventions in the economy;\nApprehend the reforms needed for an emerging Cameroon. \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3-should-cameroon-become-a-totally-free-market-society/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231900
CREATED:20230824T084644Z
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SUMMARY:Limbé: Common Sense Solutions To Promote Peace In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  \nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \n \n  \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/limbe-common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190912T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231900
CREATED:20230824T084701Z
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SUMMARY:Concertations Citoyennes Pour La Promotion De La Paix Au Cameroun – Dschang
DESCRIPTION:NOTE CONCEPTUELLE Contexte \nLe Cameroun à la croisée des chemins de son histoire ? Pendant des décennies\, alors que de nombreux autres pays africains étaient en proie à des conflits\, le Cameroun était admiré par beaucoup comme un pays pacifique et stable. Seulement\, de récents événements ont tôt fait d’éroder cette image alors que le pays est actuellement confronté à une série de défis. C’est dans cette optique que nous nous sommes engagés dans une approche contemporaine\, à encourager une plus grande participation des citoyens à la promotion de la paix dans leurs communautés et à la recherche de solutions aux problèmes communs.\nObjectif de l’évènement\nL’objectif de cet événement est de proposer des solutions citoyennes au travers desquelles le Cameroun peut accélérer son progrès vers la résolution des conflits actuels. Cet événement s’inscrit dans les missions du Nkafu Policy Institute\, un groupe de réflexion (Centre de recherche) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora FORETIA\, qui a pour but de proposer des recommandations politiques indépendantes\, approfondies et perspicaces pouvant faire progresser l’économie Camerounaise et celle d’autres pays d’Afrique subsaharienne.\nPublic cible\nCet événement vise à réunir 80 participants des secteurs public\, privé et de la société civile\, y compris des journalistes\, des chercheurs\, des personnes déplacées\, des autorités traditionnelles et des étudiants qui ont le potentiel de proposer des solutions de bon sens aux crises actuelles au Cameroun.\nFrais de participation ?\nPas de frais d’inscription\, Pas de per diem\nAxes d’intervention\nAu cours de l’événement\, il y aura des présentations sur des faits majeurs concernant les crises actuelles au Cameroun. L’événement consistera en une discussion ouverte de 90 minutes. La thématique sera abordée en deux phases : \nUn aperçu des conflits actuels au Cameroun\nLes solutions proposées par les citoyens pour résoudre les conflits actuels au Cameroun \nINSCRIVEZ – VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/concertations-citoyennes-pour-la-promotion-de-la-paix-au-cameroun-dschang/
LOCATION:Mbouoh Star Palace Hotel\, Dschang\, Ouest\, 00237\, Cameroon\, Mbouoh Star Palace Hotel\, Dschang\, Ouest\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190912T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231900
CREATED:20230824T084700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123140Z
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SUMMARY:The Quest for Citizens Participation in Promoting Peace in Cameroon – Dschang
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  \nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-quest-for-citizens-participation-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon-dschang/
LOCATION:Mbouoh Star Palace Hotel\, Dschang\, Ouest\, 00237\, Cameroon\, Mbouoh Star Palace Hotel\, Dschang\, Ouest\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190829T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190829T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231900
CREATED:20230824T084709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123140Z
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SUMMARY:Will Cameroon Benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area?
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTE\nWILL CAMEROON BENEFIT FROM THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT? \nThe African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) was officially launched on July 7\, 2019\, during the 12th extraordinary summit of the African Union held from July 4 to 8\, 2019 in Niamey\, Niger. On July 19\, 2019\, the Cameroonian authorities finally ratified the ACFTA signed on March 21st\, 2018 in Kigali\, Rwanda\, along with 43 other African countries.\nFor a large majority of economists and analysts\, the ACFTA has many advantages. First\, it will bring together 1.3 billion people\, create a $3.4 trillion economic block and usher in a new era of development on the continent. Second\, it will enable African economies to strengthen South-South cooperation\, conquer new markets and diversify sources of supply. Third\, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)\, intra-African trade could increase by more than 50% and even double within 10 years after the entry into force of the ACFTA compared to approximately 15% currently.\nHowever\, in an increasingly globalized world\, only the most competitive countries (i.e. countries with strong economic fundamentals and strategic frameworks or with diversified sources of growth) are likely to gain the largest market shares in trade.\nThe Cameroon economy\, considered as the driving force of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)\, is currently facing major structural challenges. Indeed\, according to a 2018 report by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, 79.1% of Cameroonian believe the economic situation of the country is bad or very bad. The report also notes that the poverty level is alarming as less than 17.65% of Cameroonian adults earn more than 200\,000 FCFA (i.e. 400 US dollars approximately).\nIn addition to the above statistics\, the Small and Medium Size Enterprises landscape in Cameron is very young and fragile. For example\, in 2016\, the General Enterprise Census reports that 77.5% of the companies listed were at most 6 years old. Also\, some obstacles prevent entrepreneurs to fully establish and grow their enterprises. These obstacles include taxation\, the cost and access to credit\, and formalities just to name but a few.\nIn view of all this\, the following set of questions could be asked: Does the Cameroon economy have all the tools to become competitive within the framework of the ACFTA? What can be the potential benefits it can derive from the ACFTA? Will it be resilient to the transmission of negative shocks that could result from the ACFTA? Will the agreement enable the country to achieve strong growth in order to achieve the vision of an emerging Cameroon by 2035?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of the different Cameroonian experts on the opportunities and challenges offered to Cameroon by the African Continental Free Trade Area.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ”Will Cameroon benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement?”. Indeed\, some observers believe that this area will strengthen economic growth in Cameroon through increased foreign trade. Others\, on the other hand\, believe that the fundamentals of the Cameroonian economy are not solid and that the benefits of this area will be minimal or even non-existent.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 80 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee.\nAreas of concern\nEconomic development; International trade; Free trade; Competition; Competitiveness; Economic emergence; Public policies.\nLocation\nHotel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the nature and the objectives of the ACFTA;\nLink the objectives of an emerging Cameroon by 2035 to the objectives of the ACFTA;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of free trade;\nUnderstand the tools that can be mobilized by Cameroon to take full advantage of the ACFTA;\nUnderstand the obstacles that Cameroon may face in the context of the ACFTA. \n  \n.fusion-button.button-19 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-19 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-19:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-19:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-19:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-19:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-19:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19:hover\, .fusion-button.button-19:focus\, .fusion-button.button-19:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-19:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-19:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/will-cameroon-benefit-from-the-african-continental-free-trade-area-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231900
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SUMMARY:Concertations Citoyennes Pour La Promotion De La Paix Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:NOTE  CONCEPTUELLE Contexte               \nLe Cameroun est à la croisée des chemins de son histoire. Depuis près d’une décennie\, le pays\, autrefois qualifié de havre de paix en Afrique\, sombre dans une spirale des conflits. Les solutions institutionnelles ont été engagées en vue de donner une suite favorable à la sortie de crise. L’urgence est à l’adoption des approches contemporaines de la démocratie qui insistent sur l’importance de  la   participation   citoyenne   comme   vecteurs   de   légitimité   politique dans l’élaboration de politiques publiques et de lois. En principe\, d’un point de vue démocratique\, il semblerait que l’on doive toujours militer pour une plus grande participation des citoyens à la recherche des solutions.\nObjectif de l’évènement\nL’objectif de cet événement est de proposer des solutions citoyennes par lesquelles le Cameroun peut accélérer ses progrès vers la résolution des conflits actuels. Cet événement s’inscrit en droite ligne de la mission du Nkafu Policy Institute\, un groupe de réflexion (centre de recherche) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia qui est de catalyser la transformation économique des pays africains en se concentrant sur l’entrepreneuriat social\, la science et la technologie\, la santé et la mise en œuvre de politiques de développement qui créent des opportunités économiques pour tous.\nL’audience cible\nCet événement réunira 60 participants des secteurs public\, privé et de la société civile\, y compris des journalistes\, des chercheurs\, des personnes déplacées\, des représentants traditionalistes\, et des étudiants qui ont le potentiel pour proposer des solutions de bon sens aux crises actuelles au Cameroun.\nFrais de participation ?\nIl n’y aura pas de frais d’inscription\, ni de per diem.\nDomaines de prédilection du débat\nAu cours de l’événement\, il y aura des présentations sur des faits majeurs concernant les crises actuelles au Cameroun. L’événement consistera en une discussion ouverte d’une durée de 90 minutes. Les questions suivantes seront abordées pendant l’événement. \nVue d’ensemble des conflits actuels au Cameroun.\nDes solutions citoyennes aux conflits actuels au Cameroun. \nLieu de l’évènement\nDK HOTEL\n  \n.fusion-button.button-20 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-20:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-20:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover\, .fusion-button.button-20:focus\, .fusion-button.button-20:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-20:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/concertations-citoyennes-pour-la-promotion-de-la-paix-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231900
CREATED:20230824T084719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122940Z
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SUMMARY:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground\nCameroon is at a crossroads in its history. For nearly a decade\, the country\, once described as a haven of peace in Africa\, has been sinking into a spiral of conflict. Institutional solutions have been initiated to ensure a favorable response to the end of the crisis. There is an urgent need to adopt contemporary approaches to democracy that emphasize the importance of citizen participation as vectors of political legitimacy in the development of public policies and laws. In principle\, from a democratic point of view\, it would seem that we should always advocate for greater participation of citizens in the search for solutions.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, to catalyze the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health and the implementation of development policies that create economic opportunities for all.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 60 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditionalist representatives\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion. The following thematics will be addressed during the event. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \nLocation of the event\nDK HOTEL\, Douala-Bonaberi\n  \n.fusion-button.button-21 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-21:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-21:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover\, .fusion-button.button-21:focus\, .fusion-button.button-21:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-21:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/community-involvement-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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