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SUMMARY:Innovations in Private health insurance Delivery
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 9th\, 2025\nVenue: Zoom\, Online (REGISTER NOW)\nTime: 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nBackground \nRising healthcare costs\, affordability concerns\, disparities in access to care\, ill-equipped infrastructures and inadequate human resources are among the most pressing health system issues in Cameroon. Global technological advances have the capability of addressing several of these needs\, offering a quicker and more accessible route to healthcare services\, reducing waiting time in the hospitals and facilitating access to healthcare specialists. Indeed\, the widening of mobile phones usage and expansion of internet penetration (34% increase in the past four years (1))\, opens up doors for numerous possibilities in improving health service delivery and coverage in the country. This includes increasing accessibility and addressing affordability by reducing the financial burden related to healthcare. \nRisk pooling and healthcare prepayment mechanisms such as health insurance are proven solutions to tackle healthcare related financial constraints\, but this remains unpopular\, with only a small proportion of the population covered. Leveraging innovation and technology to increase healthcare affordability thus goes beyond cost reduction\, to address the availability and accessibility of health coverage mechanisms for all. This means transforming how health insurance is accessed\, managed\, and delivered. \nDigital tools such as mobile platforms\, electronic claims processing\, data analytics\, and AI-powered customer support can streamline enrolment\, reduce administrative costs\, and improve user experience. By embracing tech-driven solutions\, private health insurance providers can enhance service efficiency and expand coverage to underserved populations. This webinar will examine how health insurance companies can harness innovation and technology to enhance service delivery\, exploring possible challenges and the roles of key stakeholders in ensuring their successful and sustainable operation. \nObjectives \nThe objective of this webinar is to showcase the potential of digital technologies to transform private health insurance service delivery in Cameroon. \nMore specifically\, the webinar aims to: \n\nExplore innovative solutions for enrollment\, claims management\, and health insurance service delivery.\nIdentify specific challenges in implementing tech-driven solutions for private health insurance service delivery.\nIdentify key stakeholders and their specific roles in implementing innovative health insurance delivery solutions.\n\nExpected Outputs \nThe expected outputs are: \n\nImproved understanding of the potential of technology to transform private health insurance in Cameroon.\nInsights gained into how to address potential challenges and engage the relevant stakeholders.\n\nTargeted Audience \nThis webinar is intended for health insurance providers\, Healthcare providers\, IT professionals and digital health innovators\, Policymakers\, Government officials\, potential investors in digital health solutions and the public. \nVenue \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom platform and will be aired on Facebook live. \nRegister
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/innovations-in-private-health-insurance-delivery/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:2025 Public Policy Analysis Course - Second Edition
DESCRIPTION:Date : May 13-15\, 2025\nVenue : Mansel Hotel\, Yaoundé-Cameroon\nRegister Now \nBackground\nIn response to these needs and in alignment with AU and global priorities\, the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Think Tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is launching the second edition of the of its2025 Public Policy Analysis Course (PPAC). The program is a strategic initiative aimed at providing a structured\, practical platform for building capacity among policymakers\, researchers\, and civil society leaders to respond to ECCAS-specific challenges. This three-day annual event will enhance technical and interpersonal competencies in policy analysis\, communication\, and advocacy\, contributing to evidence-based policymaking and fostering collaboration among ECCAS stakeholders. \nThe course has been specifically designed to: \n\nBuild participants’ capacity in public policy analysis by equipping them with theoretical frameworks and practical tools.\nSupport evidence-based policymaking tailored to ECCAS-specific challenges by addressing how issues are identified\, prioritized\, and introduced onto the public agenda.\nDevelop participants’ communication and advocacy skills to enhance policy engagement and stakeholder management.\n\nExpected Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, participants will: \n\nEnhance Technical Proficiency: Develop skills in policy analysis\, evaluation\, and implementation.\nFormulate Actionable Recommendations: Learn to craft concrete and practical policy recommendations based on sound analysis.\nImprove Writing Skills: Gain expertise in producing compelling\, evidence-based opinion pieces advocating for policy reform.\nDesign Advocacy Plans: Create comprehensive advocacy strategies that include clear objectives\, target audiences\, messages\, and tactical approaches.\nMaster Advocacy Techniques: Acquire communication and advocacy skills critical for influencing policy decisions.\nStrengthen Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders to advance policy reforms and governance initiatives.\n\nTarget Audience \nThe course is tailored for: \n\nThink Tank Professionals: Researchers and analysts involved in public policy evaluation within ECCAS countries.\nGovernment Officials: Policymakers responsible for formulating\, implementing\, and assessing public policies.\nCivil Society Leaders: Advocates working on policy reform initiatives.\nDevelopment Practitioners: Professionals from international organizations focused on policy improvements.\nPrivate Sector and Media Representatives: Stakeholders engaged in public-private partnerships and policy advocacy.\n\nThe conference is limited to 25 attendees from ECCAS\, selected upon payment of participation fees. \nParticipation Requirements \nParticipants are required to meet the following criteria: \n\nHave a background or active interest in public policy analysis\, governance\, or advocacy.\nPay the required participation fees:\n\n\nStudents: 20\,000 XAF\nEarly-Career Researchers and Professionals: 30\,000 XAF\n\nParticipants coming from outside Cameroon will be responsible for their flight tickets\, accommodations\, and participation fees.\n\n\n\nDetailed Course Content \nThe PPAC will include the following modules\, delivered through a combination of lectures\, case studies\, and group exercises: \n\nIntroduction to Public Policy and the Policy Cycle\nPolicy Analysis Techniques\nPolicy Context in ECCAS countries\nPolicy Impact and Evaluation\nIdentifying Policy Gaps\nEffective Policy Writing\nPolicy Windows and Timing\nRole of Media and Public Opinion\nStrategic Communication for Policy Advocacy\nAdvocacy Techniques\nEngaging Stakeholders in Policymaking\n\nFormat\, Date\, and Venue \n\nFormat:In-person.\nDate:May 13-15\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily).\nVenue:Mansel Hotel\, Yaoundé\, Cameroon.\n\nEvaluation and Follow-Up \nThe evaluation process will include: \n\nPre- and post-course assessments to measure learning outcomes.\nIndividual and group assignments to evaluate practical application of concepts.\nParticipant feedback forms to improve future sessions.\n\nParticipants will remain engaged through a dedicated alumni network\, quarterly virtual check-ins\, and opportunities to contribute to policy discussions organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute. \nSelection Process and Timeline \nThe selection process will include the following steps: \n\nSubmission of an online application\, including a motivation statement.\nReview and shortlisting of applications based on relevance and merit.\nNotification of selected participants by April 28\, 2025.\n\nTimeline \n\nCall for Applications: April 4\, 2025.\nApplication Deadline:April 25\, 2025.\nApplication Screening: April 26 _ 27\, 2025.\nFinal Selection Announcement: April 28\, 2025.\nPublic Policy Analysis Course in Yaoundé: May 13 – 15\, 2025\n\nParticipation Payment \nParticipation fees cover: \n\nCertificate of participation.\nAccess to all workshop sessions.\nPrinted copies of event materials.\nMeals (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner).\nAn electronic version of the final event report.\n\nPayment Process:\nFees must be paid in full by May 5\, 2025\, via bank transfer or mobile payment. Payment details will be provided upon acceptance into the program. \nAbout the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation \nThe Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology innovation\, public health\, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation partners with local governments\, policymakers\, private enterprises\, civil society organizations\, and development partners to expand resources available to entrepreneurs\, farmers\, and small business owners\, improving individual livelihoods. \nAbout the Nkafu Policy Institute \nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is an African think tank with a mission to provide independent\, in-depth\, and insightful policy recommendations that enable all Africans to prosper in free\, fair\, democratic\, and sustainable economies. The Institute’s team of analysts\, experts\, and researchers works on governance and democracy\, health and education\, peace and security\, science and technology\, and economic policy. \nContacts  \nQuestions related to the organization of this event can be sent to: \nDr Adeline Nembot Senior Policy Analyst\, Division of Economic Affairs –  anembot@foretiafoundation.org \nMr.Guy-Beaudry Jengu Jengu Research Assistant\,  Division of Governance and Democracy –  bjengu@foretiafoundation.org \nNkafu Policy Institute P: (+237) 222 31 15 84 / (+237) 654 86 72 54 www.nkafu.org \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2025-public-policy-analysis-course-second-edition/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
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