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SUMMARY:SMEs flagship training Bangangte
DESCRIPTION:Venue : Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation (REGISTER NOW)Date : August\, 6 & 7\nTime : 09:00 am to 03:00 pm\n \nBackground\nIn Cameroon\, 80% of the businesses created die before their first 5 years of existence. Moreover\, most of them remain in the informal sector. According to recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics\, about 90% of the labor force in Cameroon remains trapped in this sector. Women and youth are the most represented in this sector\, due to a number of challenges they still face. In the agricultural sector\, for example\, Cameroonian women represent 71.6% of workers in the informal agricultural sector. Unfortunately\, almost 52% of them still live below the poverty line and 79.2% of them are underemployed. This underemployment rate is estimated at 70% for youth. To address all the root causes of SME underperformance and access to employment in Cameroon\, foster economic freedom\, and empower both women and youth in the country\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is implementing a project titled “Powering Prosperity and Economic Freedom for Women and Youths in Cameroon”. This project offers a comprehensive training program for young entrepreneurs for a period of 6 months to enable them to acquire viable skills in management and business\, regulatory processes\, finance and other capabilities necessary for overall improvement.\nObjective\nThe main objective of this 6-month SME flagship business management training\, is to assist businesses establish a comprehensive small business strategy and grow. Specifically\, it will be a matter of: \nSupporting SMEs in the process of developing and delivering a comprehensive and complete business plan.\nGuiding SMEs in the establishment of an effective and efficient leadership.\nEnsuring that all SMEs in the informal sector smoothly move to the formal sector.\nEmpowering SMEs to develop and implement an effective and autonomous business management system.\nEquipping SMEs with up-to-date\, affordable marketing and sales strategies adapted to their sector of activity and level of development.\nEducating entrepreneurs on accounting practices and financial models adapted to their activities.\nEquipping SMEs with the means to recruit and manage the required HR for their business and adapted to their level of development.\nShowing SMEs\, the fundamental role of technology and innovation for business development. \nTarget audience\nThe training program is open to business owners/entrepreneurs\, Business managers\, especially women and youth.\nOutcome of the event\nAt the end of the training program there should be positive shift in the knowledge and application of the various modules in small businesses.\nLocation of the Training\nThe training shall take place in; \nCenter region\nLittoral region\,\nWest region\,\nSouth West region\, and\nNorth West region. \nFor more information\, please contact us at:\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/smes-flagship-training-bangangte/
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SUMMARY:Impact of digital health intervention: Africa in retrospect
DESCRIPTION:Date: 11th October\, 2023Time: 03:00-04:00pm (Central African Time)\nVenue: Online Zoom (Register now)\nThe use of digital technologies to increase access to health is gaining momentum in developing countries\, including those in sub-Sahara Africa\, due to increasing penetration of mobile technology and the quest for innovative strategies to support the implementation of health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to attain the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In 2022\, out of the about 1.4 billion people living in Africa 30% had access to internet\, 83% had mobile cellular subscriptions out of which smartphones account for about 39% of all SIM connections\, and this could surpass 66% by 2025.   Nowadays\, the mobile money market in sub-Saharan Africa has become an epicentre\, accounting for almost half of all mobile money registered accounts globally. Despite these promising figures\, many people in the region today deal with several real-life barriers to digital health access due to limited connectivity and electricity\, including urban-rural divide\, gender inequity and low digital literacy. Digital Health Interventions (DHIs) include using digital and mobile technology such as eHealth\, mHealth\, self-tracking wearable devices and artificial intelligence to support individual health care and health systems in service delivery. It improves health by addressing health system challenges\, enhancing coverage\, ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages while maintaining the quality of service.\nSuccessful digital health initiatives require a strategic delivery framework to coordinate implementation and monitor progress. Since 2005\, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted various resolutions to encourage member States to develop and implement digital health strategies at regional and national levels to contribute to the achievement of health related SDGs and UHC. In line with this\, the Regional Committee for Africa further adopted a resolution to advance digital solutions in Africa. Today\, about 41 African countries have developed a national digital health strategic framework\, although most are still in the pilot stage.\nSeveral challenges have been identified as drawbacks to scaling up digital health in Africa\, including limited resources\, issues with data protection and system security regulations\, limited digital health leadership capacity\, inconsistent adoption of standards and interoperability frameworks\, and the low level of health worker involvement in digital health. Furthermore\, low cross-border sharing of evidence limits the development of best practices.\nObjective:\nThis webinar seeks to explore what needs to be done in order to realize the potential of digital health in Africa.\nThematic areas for discussion will include but not limited to \nExploring the potential resources available for the advancement of digital health in Africa and the actors involved.\nUnderstanding the issues with data protection and  security regulations\nExploring why there is inconsistent adoption of standards and interoperability\nUnderstanding why there is low level of health worker involvement in digital health \nTarget Audience \nInternational community\nNon-Governmental Organizations\nMinistries of Health\nHealth Informatics\nClinicians\nPublic health experts\nBiostatisticians\nCommunication Specialist\nDigital technology experts \nModerator\nNgo Valery\nSenior Health Policy Analyst\, Nkafu Policy Institute\,\nDenis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\nSimbock Yaounde\, Cameroon\nParticipants will be invited by email and or WhatsApp.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/impact-of-digital-health-intervention-africa-in-retrospect/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T150000
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SUMMARY:Session 5 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: 12 October 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTopic: Submitting a Winning Grant Proposal\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-5-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:SMEs flagship training Buea
DESCRIPTION:Venue : Foretia Foundation Hall – Mile 18 Junction\, Muea Main Road\, Buea (REGISTER NOW)Date : October\, 25 & 26\nTime : 09:00 am to 03:00 pm\n \nBackground\nIn Cameroon\, 80% of the businesses created die before their first 5 years of existence. Moreover\, most of them remain in the informal sector. According to recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics\, about 90% of the labor force in Cameroon remains trapped in this sector. Women and youth are the most represented in this sector\, due to a number of challenges they still face. In the agricultural sector\, for example\, Cameroonian women represent 71.6% of workers in the informal agricultural sector. Unfortunately\, almost 52% of them still live below the poverty line and 79.2% of them are underemployed. This underemployment rate is estimated at 70% for youth. To address all the root causes of SME underperformance and access to employment in Cameroon\, foster economic freedom\, and empower both women and youth in the country\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is implementing a project titled “Powering Prosperity and Economic Freedom for Women and Youths in Cameroon”. This project offers a comprehensive training program for young entrepreneurs for a period of 6 months to enable them to acquire viable skills in management and business\, regulatory processes\, finance and other capabilities necessary for overall improvement.\nObjective\nThe main objective of this 6-month SME flagship business management training\, is to assist businesses establish a comprehensive small business strategy and grow. Specifically\, it will be a matter of: \nSupporting SMEs in the process of developing and delivering a comprehensive and complete business plan.\nGuiding SMEs in the establishment of an effective and efficient leadership.\nEnsuring that all SMEs in the informal sector smoothly move to the formal sector.\nEmpowering SMEs to develop and implement an effective and autonomous business management system.\nEquipping SMEs with up-to-date\, affordable marketing and sales strategies adapted to their sector of activity and level of development.\nEducating entrepreneurs on accounting practices and financial models adapted to their activities.\nEquipping SMEs with the means to recruit and manage the required HR for their business and adapted to their level of development.\nShowing SMEs\, the fundamental role of technology and innovation for business development. \nTarget audience\nThe training program is open to business owners/entrepreneurs\, Business managers\, especially women and youth.\nOutcome of the event\nAt the end of the training program there should be positive shift in the knowledge and application of the various modules in small businesses.\nLocation of the Training\nThe training shall take place in; \nCenter region\nLittoral region\,\nWest region\,\nSouth West region\, and\nNorth West region. \nFor more information\, please contact us at:\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/smes-flagship-training-buea/
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