BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation | Catalyzing Africa's Economic Transformation - ECPv6.10.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation | Catalyzing Africa's Economic Transformation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation | Catalyzing Africa's Economic Transformation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231122T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110342Z UID:10000258-1700665200-1700668800@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Assessing the Role of Women in Leveraging Private Sector Engagement in Central Africa DESCRIPTION:Date : Wednesday\, November 22\, 2023Time : 03:00 pm-04:00 pm\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register now)\nThis webinar is organized thanks to the support of Open Society Foundations-Africa (OSF-Africa)\nBackground\nWhen countries invest in women economically\, there are direct benefits to the society\, visible in poverty reduction\, economic growth\, and women’s dignity. According to the UN Women\, empowering women is a means of attaining gender equality\, which in turn fosters economic and sustainable development. Women constitute a huge proportion of the low paid and unpaid economic activities such as care and household work\, but there is as well revealing data about their entrepreneurial spirit. A recent study by the African Development Bank reveals that Africa has the highest percentage of women entrepreneurs in the world’. In fact\, 25.9% of women are either starting or managing a business in sub-Saharan Africa. This evidence is compelling and supports the claim that empowering women economically can boost the private sector in Africa. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a webinar on the theme “Assessing the Role of Women in Leveraging Private Sector Engagement in Central Africa”.\nMain Objective of the webinar\nThis webinar’s primary objective is to highlight the role that women (can) play in stimulating private sector in the Central African region. More specifically\, we will focus on: \nThe influence women exercise in the private sector of the economy;\nThe role of women in job creation and poverty alleviation;\nThe role of think tanks in promoting women’s participation in private sector development;\nProposing in-depth policy recommendations to stakeholders on the benefits that society accrues from women’s economic empowerment. \nTarget Audience\nThis event targets policymakers\, think tanks\, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, and individuals interested in regional blocs. The event will take place online via the Zoom platform. It will also be live streamed on the Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\nExpected Outcome\nHighlights of the influential role that women are playing in the private sector are shared for the benefit of policy makers and the public.\nAbout Open Society Foundations-Africa\nOSF-Africa’s vision is to build a globally respected\, dynamic and integrated Africa characterized by democratic governance\, sustainable development and economic systems that produce more just\, inclusive and accountable outcomes with and for Africa’s people and environment. In pursuit of this vision\, OSF-Africa’s mission is to advance gender justice and women’s rights\, deepen democracy\, accountable governance and inclusive development in Africa through participatory and strategic grant making and advocacy. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\nRegister now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-the-role-of-women-in-leveraging-private-sector-engagement-in-central-africa/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BANNER-Nov-color-gris.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110543Z UID:10000009-1700233200-1700238600@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Democratization: An African Perspective DESCRIPTION:Date : November 17th\, 2023\,Time : 3:00-4:00 pm\, Cameroon Time. (TBC)\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register now) \nBackground \nThe end of the Cold War is usually cited as a landmark period in the democratic process in Africa. This wind of change that primarily blew across Eastern Europe in the 1990s was believed to usher Africa into a new democratic era. There were prospects of reshaping the African political landscape and order\, a shift from the way the continent was governed since independence(1). Despite the euphoria\, many African countries still experience political instability and civil unrest\, raising questions as to why these countries encounter difficulties in practising western model of democracy (2). On the one hand\, are Africans who believe that western democratic practices are alien to Africa while others emphasize that African culture is to blame for the failure of this form of democracy in the continent. It is against this backdrop that the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a webinar focusing on democracy and democratization processes from an African Perspective. \nObjective of the webinar \nThe main objective of this webinar is to examine the reasons why African countries are finding it difficult to adapt to the democratic processes. \nTarget Audience \nThe event targets governance and democracy experts\, policymakers\, the African Union African Regional Economic Communities \, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, parastatal\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, and civil society organizations. \nEvent Format \nThe event will take place online via Zoom with panel discussions by peace and security experts from selected think tanks\, and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nExpected output \nTo produce evidence-based policy recommendations to African policymakers\, as well as international foreign policy experts\, who can strengthen democratic processes efforts in Africa \nExpected Outcome \nIt is expected that the forum will act as an avenue that provides a perspective that will inform stakeholders and policy makers  on the need to revisit democratization process in Africa and address the challenges they face or reconsider adopting the African model of democracy for the Africa we want. \nEvent Date and Time \nThe event will take place on Thursday November 17th\, 2023\, at 3:00-4:00 pm\, Cameroon Time. (TBC) \nOrganisers \nThis event is organised by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute– a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nContact details \nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  or ftazoacha@foretiafoundation.org/ Tel: (+237) 679466117 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/democratization-an-african-perspective/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BANNER-VANESSA-eng.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T105942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T105942Z UID:10000376-1700146800-1700152200@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Session 6 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region DESCRIPTION:Date: November 16 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTopic: Making an Effective Advocacy\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-6-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BANNER-Mr-Jimm.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110544Z UID:10000010-1699455600-1699461000@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Towards Lasting Peace in Africa : Exploring the New Agenda for Peace DESCRIPTION:Date : 8th November\, 2023 Time : 3:00-4:30pm Cameroon Time (GMT +1)\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register Now) \nBackground \nThe United Nations Secretary-General\, António Guterres\, in his report “Our Common Global Agenda”\, emphasized the need for a New Agenda for Peace to confront the multifaceted challenges the international community is facing. This New Agenda\, which outlines the Secretary General’s vision to attain international peace\, has six potential focus areas including; reducing strategic risks; strengthening international foresight and capacities to identify and adapt to new risks; reshaping responses to all forms of violence; investing in prevention and peacebuilding; supporting regional prevention and; putting women and girls at the center (Security Council Report\, April 2023). Given the numerous multidimensional challenges Africa faces\, the New Agenda for Peace seems to be a praiseworthy commitment that Africans can explore to build sustainable peace and stability.   It is on this note that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organising a webinar to have thought-provoking conversations and expert views on the potential prospects for peace and stabilization in Africa and the role of the New Agenda for Peace in accomplishing this goal. \nObjective of the webinar \nThe main objective of this webinar is to explore the opportunities for peace and stabilization in Africa\, with a specific focus on the New Agenda for Peace.  That is\, to provide a platform for sharing knowledge on the New Agenda for Peace and engage stakeholders to invest in it to foster peace and stability in Africa. \nTarget Audience \nThe event targets experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from the fields of peacebuilding\, conflict resolution\, and international development \nEvent Format \nThe event will take place online\, via zoom with panel discussions by peace and security experts and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nExpected output \nBy highlighting the potential of the New Agenda for Peace\, it is expected that the webinar will act as an avenue that will contribute to the ongoing dialogue on addressing the multidimensional challenges faced by the continent and fostering sustainable peace. \nExpected Outcome \nTo propose meaningful recommendations that can lead to the development of policy frameworks at national and multilateral levels for investing in the focus areas of the New Agenda for Peace\, in a bid to achieve sustainable peace and development in Africa. \nEvent Date and Time \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 8th November\, 2023 from 3:00-4:30pm Cameroon Time (GMT +1). \nOrganisers \nThis event is organised by the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute- a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nContact details \nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/towards-lasting-peace-in-africa-exploring-the-new-agenda-for-peace/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BANNER-PS-oct-COUL.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231025T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110142Z UID:10000377-1698224400-1698332400@www.foretiafoundation.org 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/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/eng_sme_buea_oct.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110142Z UID:10000378-1697122800-1697128200@www.foretiafoundation.org 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\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BANNER-Ms.-Olivia.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T030000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110143Z UID:10000252-1696993200-1697040000@www.foretiafoundation.org 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\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231006T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110143Z UID:10000255-1696582800-1696690800@www.foretiafoundation.org 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/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230927T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110143Z UID:10000379-1695805200-1695913200@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:SMEs flagship training Yaounde DESCRIPTION:Venue : Mansel Hotel (REGISTER NOW)Date : September\, 27 & 28\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-yaounde-3/ LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230914T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110343Z UID:10000260-1694682000-1694703600@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Job Preparedness Bootcamp Bangangte DESCRIPTION:Bangangte\, West Region\nDate: 14th of September 2023\nVenue: Mairie de Bangangte (REGISTER NOW) \nBackground\nThe employment situation in Cameroon is characterized by underemployment. The proliferation of the informal sector is one of the factors that explain this phenomenon. The informal sector employs about 90% of the active population. Youth are increasingly struggling to occupy decent positions within the various administrations because of a number of barriers\, including the inadequacy of the quality of the workforce in relation to the human resources required by the economy\, but much more because of the non-compliance of enterprises with the regulations on labor standards. In implementing its new National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30)\, the government’s main concern is to “achieve full and productive employment and guarantee all women and men\, including youths and people with disabilities\, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value. Indeed\, although they have appropriate levels of education for the jobs they want\, youths and women still need better trainings to prepare them for the job market. To support youths and women and help them access decent jobs\, 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 in selected regions of Cameroon\, intensive Bootcamps that combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. This Job Preparedness Bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nObjectives and Conceptual Framework \nThe main objective of this job preparedness bootcamp is to harness and fine-tune the skills of youths\, women and Internally Displaced Persons and equip them with necessary skills for the job market.\nThe bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nThis training is designed from a participatory process\, focuses on basic life skills\, technical skills development\, income generation skills and soft skills development.\nThe development of soft skills among women and young people will focus on five proven areas: self-control\, positive self-concept\, social skills\, communication and higher-order thinking (critical thinking\, problem solving\, and decision-making).\nThis training will combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. \nTarget audience\nThis program is designed to target all age groups especially youth and women between the ages of 15 and 35 who have difficulties at accessing the job market or bringing to existence a business venture from their skills.\nOutcome of the Training\nBy the end of the program:\nMost of the participants feel more job ready\, show improvement in target areas and have better job situations within 6-12 months.\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 \nOnsite Registration URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/job-preparedness-bootcamp-bangangte-2/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fre_job-preparedness-bootcamp_bangangte_apader-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230905T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230905T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110343Z UID:10000266-1693936800-1693942200@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Coup d’État in Niger: Perspectives for a Peaceful Political Transition DESCRIPTION:Date : Semtember\, 05 2023Time : 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm\nVenue : Twitter space (Join the space)\n1. Background\nOn 26 July 2023\, the President of Niger\, Mohamed Bazoum\, democratically elected on 2 April 2021\, was overthrown by military  united within the Conseil national pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (CNSP). According to the CNSP’s spokesman\, the removal of the President of Niger was a result of “the continuing deterioration in the security situation and poor economic and social governance” (1). This makes Niger the fourth West African country to suffer a coup d’état in three years\, after Mali (August 2020 and May 2021)\, Guinea Conakry (September 2021) and Burkina Faso (January 2022) (2). The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) sanctions against Niger and its rejection of a three-year transition does not seem to be slowing the junta’s momentum. In this light that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has organized this discussion to discuss the challenges that lie ahead the country and West African States in general. \nObjectives \nThe general objective of this twitter space is to analyse the impact of the coup d’état in Niger on democracy and governance at both national and sub-regional level. More specifically\, the aim is to\n– Analyse the reasons for the coup put forward by the military junta\n– Analyse the impact of this military putsch on democracy and local governance\n– Analysing the impact of this umpteenth coup d’état on democracy and governance in West Africa\n– To analyse ways out of the crisis for a peaceful political transition. \nParticipants \nThis debate is organised by the Governance and Democracy Division in collaboration with the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute. It is open to all without restrictions. \nEvent Date and Time \nThe event will take place on Wednesday  August 29th\, 2023\, at 18:00-19:30 \, Cameroon Time. (TBC) \nOrganisers \nThis event is organised by the Nkafu Policy Institute– a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nPanellists \n– Mr Francis Tazoacha\, Director of the Peace and Security Division\, Nkafu Policy Institute.\n– Pr Ngo Tong Marie Chantale\, Research Associate in Governance and democracy Division.\n– Dr Primus Tazanu\, Research fellow in Governance and democracy Division.\n– Dr Fabien Sundjo\, Research Fellow in Economic Affairs at the Nkafu Policy Institute\n– Anthony Antem\, Analyst in the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute\n– Vanessa Aboudi\, Research Associate in Governance and democracy Division (moderator). \nContacts \nFor more information\, please contact us by email at : info@foretiafoundation.org  or by phone at : (+237) 222 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54.\nJOINT THE SPACE URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/coup-detat-in-niger-perspectives-for-a-peaceful-political-transition/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BANNER-Twitter-Space-Debate-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230901T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110343Z UID:10000268-1693580400-1693585800@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Session 4 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : September 1st\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing 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 and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-4-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BANNER-Mr-KOUAM-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230831T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20250127T110543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110543Z UID:10000270-1693472400-1693494000@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Job Preparedness Bootcamp Douala DESCRIPTION:Douala\, Littoral region\nDate: August\, 31st 2023\nVenue: Hotel ALVI 7 – Bonaketi (REGISTER NOW)\nOnline Zoom (Register Now) \nBackground\nThe employment situation in Cameroon is characterized by underemployment. The proliferation of the informal sector is one of the factors that explain this phenomenon. The informal sector employs about 90% of the active population. Youth are increasingly struggling to occupy decent positions within the various administrations because of a number of barriers\, including the inadequacy of the quality of the workforce in relation to the human resources required by the economy\, but much more because of the non-compliance of enterprises with the regulations on labor standards. In implementing its new National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30)\, the government’s main concern is to “achieve full and productive employment and guarantee all women and men\, including youths and people with disabilities\, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value. Indeed\, although they have appropriate levels of education for the jobs they want\, youths and women still need better trainings to prepare them for the job market. To support youths and women and help them access decent jobs\, 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 in selected regions of Cameroon\, intensive Bootcamps that combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. This Job Preparedness Bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nObjectives and Conceptual Framework \nThe main objective of this job preparedness bootcamp is to harness and fine-tune the skills of youths\, women and Internally Displaced Persons and equip them with necessary skills for the job market.\nThe bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nThis training is designed from a participatory process\, focuses on basic life skills\, technical skills development\, income generation skills and soft skills development.\nThe development of soft skills among women and young people will focus on five proven areas: self-control\, positive self-concept\, social skills\, communication and higher-order thinking (critical thinking\, problem solving\, and decision-making).\nThis training will combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. \nTarget audience\nThis program is designed to target all age groups especially youth and women between the ages of 15 and 35 who have difficulties at accessing the job market or bringing to existence a business venture from their skills.\nOutcome of the Training\nBy the end of the program:\nMost of the participants feel more job ready\, show improvement in target areas and have better job situations within 6-12 months.\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 \nOnsite RegistrationOnline Registration URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/job-preparedness-bootcamp-douala-2/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/eng_job-preparedness-bootcamp.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110543Z UID:10000007-1693386000-1693494000@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:SMEs flagship training Yaounde DESCRIPTION:Venue : Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation (REGISTER NOW)Date : August\, 30 & 31\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-yaounde/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/eng_sme.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230817T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111035Z UID:10000012-1692284400-1692288000@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:The Role of Think Tanks in Strengthening Democratic Institutions in Central Africa DESCRIPTION:Date: August 17\, 2023Time: 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm (Cameroon time)\nVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Now)\nBackground\nIn vibrant and democratic societies\, people easily relate to\, and connect with representatives and institutions that govern them. Conversely\, people may develop political apathy when their supposed representatives and institutions appear distant. This latter scenario is usually indicative of an autocracy\, where leaders may not necessarily draw consent from the people they govern.\nAccording to the 2021 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on the state of democracy in the world covering 165 independent states and two territories\, democracy has declined on the African continent\,  especially in Central Africa. The report reveals that the 10 Central African countries included in the ranking are classified in the category of authoritarian regimes. The poor performance of Central African countries in terms of democracy is essentially due to the deterioration in performance in the areas of the electoral process and pluralism\, civil liberties and political culture. The resurgence of coups d’état\, against a backdrop of security tensions has also undermined the democratic systems of countries in the region.\nThink tanks may play an important role in reversing this trend. According to the Center for International Private Enterprise\, think thanks indeed act as brokers of policy knowledge\, centres of research\, and incubators of new ideas\, by disseminating research and publications on democratic processes. They also inform the public about the necessity to resist individuals and governments from capturing state institutions and democratic processes. State capture describes a corrupt situation where selfish individual’s interests supersede the decision-making processes of the state. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a webinar\, on “The Role of Think Tanks in Strengthening Democratic Institutions in Central Africa”.\nObjectives\nThe  primary objective of this webinar is to discuss and brainstorm on how think tanks can be instrumental in the democratic process. More specifically\, the webinar will focus on : \nThe relationship between political institutions (and leaders) and civil society.\nWhy and how powerful individuals take control of state institutions.\nThe role of think tanks in the democratic process.\nSound suggestions to political decision-makers on the importance of democratic institutions.\nIn-depth policy recommendations to stakeholders on how to strengthen democratic institutions in Africa. \nTarget Audience\nOur target audience are policymakers\, civil society organizations\, think tanks\, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, and individuals interested in democratic institutions.\nEvent Format\nThe event will take place online\, via the zoom platform. Discussions will be led by governance and democracy experts from Central African think tanks. The event will be live-streamed on Fondation Foretia’s social media platforms.\nExpected Outcome\nIncreased public understanding of the need for democratic institutions in society and political decision-makers of the need to include think tanks in democratic processes.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\n \nRegister Now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-role-of-think-tanks-in-strengthening-democratic-institutions-in-central-africa/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BANNER-WEBINAIRE-RASIG-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230811T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230811T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111035Z UID:10000011-1691766000-1691771400@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Session 3 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : August 11\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing 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 and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-3-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BANNER-Mr-Desmon-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230714T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111036Z UID:10000013-1689325200-1689346800@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Job Preparedness Bootcamp Bangangte DESCRIPTION:Bangangte\, West Region\nDate: 14th of July 2023\nVenue: Mairie de Bangangte (REGISTER NOW)\nOnline Zoom (Register Now) \nBackground\nThe employment situation in Cameroon is characterized by underemployment. The proliferation of the informal sector is one of the factors that explain this phenomenon. The informal sector employs about 90% of the active population. Youth are increasingly struggling to occupy decent positions within the various administrations because of a number of barriers\, including the inadequacy of the quality of the workforce in relation to the human resources required by the economy\, but much more because of the non-compliance of enterprises with the regulations on labor standards. In implementing its new National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30)\, the government’s main concern is to “achieve full and productive employment and guarantee all women and men\, including youths and people with disabilities\, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value. Indeed\, although they have appropriate levels of education for the jobs they want\, youths and women still need better trainings to prepare them for the job market. To support youths and women and help them access decent jobs\, 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 in selected regions of Cameroon\, intensive Bootcamps that combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. This Job Preparedness Bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nObjectives and Conceptual Framework \nThe main objective of this job preparedness bootcamp is to harness and fine-tune the skills of youths\, women and Internally Displaced Persons and equip them with necessary skills for the job market.\nThe bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nThis training is designed from a participatory process\, focuses on basic life skills\, technical skills development\, income generation skills and soft skills development.\nThe development of soft skills among women and young people will focus on five proven areas: self-control\, positive self-concept\, social skills\, communication and higher-order thinking (critical thinking\, problem solving\, and decision-making).\nThis training will combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. \nTarget audience\nThis program is designed to target all age groups especially youth and women between the ages of 15 and 35 who have difficulties at accessing the job market or bringing to existence a business venture from their skills.\nOutcome of the Training\nBy the end of the program:\nMost of the participants feel more job ready\, show improvement in target areas and have better job situations within 6-12 months.\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 \nOnsite RegistrationOnline Registration URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/job-preparedness-bootcamp-bangangte/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Event_temp_1200X600-DWj2Q1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230707T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230707T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111036Z UID:10000014-1688742000-1688747400@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Session 2 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : July 07\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing 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 and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-2-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BANNER-Dr-ASONGU.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230622T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111050Z UID:10000016-1687446000-1687449600@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : June 22\, 2023\nTime : 10:00 am – 01:00 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing 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 and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Research-Design-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230616T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111250Z UID:10000020-1686909600-1686938400@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:SBEC Stakeholder Meeting DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, June 16\, 2023Time: 10:00 am (Cameroon time)\, Onsite Event\nVenue: Mansel Hotel\, Yaoundé\nBy invitation only\n“Assessing the Contribution of Women to Economic Growth in Cameroon”\n1.        Background\nIn Cameroon\, 39% of the population lives below the poverty line (OCHA\, 2019). Women represent 51.5% of this poor population and 79.2% of them are underemployed or work in informal sector. Several factors explain this high vulnerability of women in the country: the vulnerable work of women\, unpaid family workers and/or the self-employed\, as a percentage of total employment\, estimated at 81%\, compared to 63% for men (World Bank\, 2019). Moreover\, boys have privileged access to quality education. Their gross enrollment rate in elementary school is estimated at 111%\, compared to 100% for girls (World Bank\, 2019). The Cameroon government has set itself\, among other objectives\, to significantly reduce these existing and persistent inequalities between men and women by 2030. The goal is to achieve double-digit economic growth\, reach the threshold of 25% of manufacturing production in the gross domestic product (GDP) and reduce the incidence of poverty to less than 10%. In this regard\, it intends to pursue its policy of equitable access for girls and boys\, men and women to education\, training\, and information; strengthen programs designed to encourage female and youth entrepreneurship; and intensify consultations with the banking system to open up credit to this segment of the population. These measures should ultimately facilitate the access of women and youth to material\, financial\, physical\, and intellectual resources to stimulate their entrepreneurial and professional activities and thereby contribute to economic growth.\n2.        Objectives\nThe main objective of this meeting is to discuss the challenges that women and young entrepreneurs still face in Cameroon and show what the impact on economic growth could be if these challenges are overcome. More specifically\, it will be a matter of: \nPresenting the findings of a “State of Business” briefing written by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) on the contribution of women to economic growth in Cameroon;\nHighlighting the opportunities for women’s entrepreneurship to foster economic growth in Cameroon;\nDiscussing ways in which women entrepreneurs can overcome the challenges they face in developing their businesses;\nGathering stakeholders’ inputs to create impact. \n3.        Target audience\nThe target audience of this meeting includes government officials\, Diplomats\, International Organizations\, Civil Societies Organizations\, Academia\, Entrepreneurs\, Employers organizations\, Financial Institutions\, Business Incubators\, and Media.\n4.        Expected outcome of the event\nStakeholders are convinced of the contribution of women-led SMEs to Cameroon’s economic growth and are determined to work collectively to improve the participation of these key players in economic development.\n5.        Contact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org\nTel: (+237) 654 86 72 54 URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/sbec-stakeholder-meeting/ LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Stakeholder-Meeting-Banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230615T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111050Z UID:10000017-1686819600-1686841200@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Job Preparedness Bootcamp Buea DESCRIPTION:Buea\, South west Region\nDate: 15th of June 2023\nVenue: Mile 18 junction\, Muea main road\, opposite Marvel Hotel (REGISTER NOW)\nOnline Zoom (Register Now) \nBackground\nThe employment situation in Cameroon is characterized by underemployment. The proliferation of the informal sector is one of the factors that explain this phenomenon. The informal sector employs about 90% of the active population. Youth are increasingly struggling to occupy decent positions within the various administrations because of a number of barriers\, including the inadequacy of the quality of the workforce in relation to the human resources required by the economy\, but much more because of the non-compliance of enterprises with the regulations on labor standards. In implementing its new National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30)\, the government’s main concern is to “achieve full and productive employment and guarantee all women and men\, including youths and people with disabilities\, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value. Indeed\, although they have appropriate levels of education for the jobs they want\, youths and women still need better trainings to prepare them for the job market. To support youths and women and help them access decent jobs\, 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 in selected regions of Cameroon\, intensive Bootcamps that combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. This Job Preparedness Bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nObjectives and Conceptual Framework \nThe main objective of this job preparedness bootcamp is to harness and fine-tune the skills of youths\, women and Internally Displaced Persons and equip them with necessary skills for the job market.\nThe bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nThis training is designed from a participatory process\, focuses on basic life skills\, technical skills development\, income generation skills and soft skills development.\nThe development of soft skills among women and young people will focus on five proven areas: self-control\, positive self-concept\, social skills\, communication and higher-order thinking (critical thinking\, problem solving\, and decision-making).\nThis training will combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. \nTarget audience\nThis program is designed to target all age groups especially youth and women between the ages of 15 and 35 who have difficulties at accessing the job market or bringing to existence a business venture from their skills.\nOutcome of the Training\nBy the end of the program:\nMost of the participants feel more job ready\, show improvement in target areas and have better job situations within 6-12 months.\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 \nOnsite RegistrationOnline Registration URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/job-preparedness-bootcamp-buea/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/eng_job-preparedness-bootcamp_buea-scaled-GaqqFl.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230608T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230608T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111251Z UID:10000024-1686236400-1686241800@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Health Promotion: The role of digital health tools to boost impact DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, 8th June\, 2023 – 3:00pmOnline Z00m – Register Now\nThe concept of health promotion was introduced several decades ago. According to the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986)\, it enables people to increase control over\, and improve\, their health. The ultimate aim of health promotion is to reach a state of complete physical\, mental and social well-being\, including realizing aspirations\, satisfying needs\, and coping with environmental challenges to improve social and economic development. Health is a resource for everyday life\, taking into consideration social and personal resources\, as well as physical capacities. The Ottawa Charter further identifies the prerequisites for individuals and communities to attain optimal health outcomes\, including peace\, shelter\, education\, food\, income\, a stable ecosystem\, sustainable resources\, social justice and equity. To achieve all these\, digital technologies have brought numerous innovative tools for advancing population health\, addressing access to health care in hard-to-reach areas\, including lowering cost and ensuring the application of personalized and contest-specific health communication and promotion messages to individuals and communities. Many individuals have increased control over their health and its determinants using broader adoption of devices such as telephones and the internet. Therefore\, there is great potential for incorporating digital technologies into health promotion because technologies offer a formidable resource for effective\, personalized and accessible health communication.\nObjective:\nThis webinar seeks to explore health promotion using digital health tools\, their adoption\, adaptation\, benefits and challenges\, including how the differences in cultures\, geographical location\, governance models and digital readiness in many countries across the globe could shape the implementation of digital health promotion especially in resource-limited settings.\nThematic areas for discussion will include but not be limited to \nUnderstanding the sociodemographic and health-related factors that influence the use of digital health tools to promote health\nUnderstanding how health promotion strategies or programs can be contextualized to individual countries\, regions\, cultures\, geographical locations\, educational levels and economic systems.\nUnderstanding how to integrate digital health activities to encourage multisectoral collaboration.\nUnderstanding how digital technology can be used to advocate for individuals\, families\, households and communities to become core producers of health outcomes. \nTarget Audience \nInternational community\nNon-Governmental Organizations\nMinistries of Health\nHealth Informatics\nClinicians\nPublic health experts\nBiostatisticians\nCommunication Specialist\nDigital technology experts \nRegister Now URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/health-promotion-the-role-of-digital-health-tools-to-boost-impact/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:BornFyn,Event,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Bornfyne-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230608T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111050Z UID:10000018-1686214800-1686322800@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:SMEs Flagship training in Buea DESCRIPTION:Buea\, South west Region\nDate: 8th and 9th of June 2023\nVenue: Mile 18 junction\, Muea main road\, opposite Marvel Hotel (Register Now)\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-in-buea/ LOCATION:Centre CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/eng_sme_buea-scaled-VD5KZ7.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230524T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230524T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111251Z UID:10000023-1684936800-1684945800@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NKAFU DEBATE : Be it resolved\, regional integration in Africa is the result of public demand DESCRIPTION:Date : May\, 24th 2023Time : 2pm to 4.30pm\nMuna Foundation | Yaounde (Onsite Registration)\nOnline Zoom (Online Registration)\nBackground\nAfter independence\, African leaders placed regional integration at the centre of their economic and political vision. Several initiatives were put in place\, including the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963. But in a bid to achieve regional integration and rapid socio-economic development\, the 1980 OAU Summit of Heads of State and Government adopted the Lagos Plan of Action for the Economic Development of Africa 1980-2000. In adopting this Plan of Action\, African leaders emphasised the strategic need for regional integration. However\, Africa’s drive towards regional integration was to receive a further boost in 1991 with the adoption of the Abuja Treaty establishing the African Economic Community (AEC) as an integral part of the OAU. The Treaty establishes the African Regional Economic Communities (RECs) as the pillars of the integration process. Among these is the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)\, established in 1983.\nDuring its first decade of existence\, ECCAS recorded mixed results\, aggravated by the numerous conflicts to which its member countries were subjected\, both within and outside their borders\, leading ECCAS to focus its main priorities on maintaining peace\, security and stability\, which are essential conditions for economic and social development\, physical\, economic and monetary integration\, and the development of a culture of human integration. Also\, in 1998\, the ECCAS programme was restructured and expanded to include not only economic issues\, but also political and security issues. Despite these changes\, ECCAS remains one of the least integrated regions and one whose borders are least open to its members. Given this state of affairs\, it is reasonable to ask whether regional integration in ECCAS is more of a matter of the political will of its leaders than the will of its populations (people).\nFormat of the debate\nThe structure of the 90-minute debate is as follows: \nThe debate panel will consist of TWO (2) experts. One will argue FOR the proposal and the other AGAINST the proposal. The moderator will give opening remarks and inform the audience about the matter on ground\, this will take 5 minutes. He/she will proceed by inviting the debaters to the stage. Each debater will have 10 minutes for their opening remarks. The next 40 minutes will be devoted to moderated discussions\, with each team having 3 minutes to respond. Twenty (20) minutes will be devoted to questions from the audience and each debater will have 2 minutes for the closing speech.\nThe entire debate will be video recorded and broadcasted live on the social media platforms of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. During the debate\, the panelists will have to defend their point of view with facts\, statistics and experience. No presentations (e.g. PowerPoint) will be allowed. Panelists are also expected to give interviews to the media after the debate and to share a meal with the team. \nExpected results \nAt the end of this debate\, participants will be much more aware of the main motivations for regional integration in ECCAS as well as the main actions to be undertaken by both politicians and people to bring about change\, particularly in the areas of peace and security\, governance and democracy\, human rights and freedoms. \nTarget audience \nThe debate targets more than 50 participants from various fields of expertise and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include speakers\, think tank leaders\, humanitarian organisations\, non-governmental organisations\, academics and researchers\, students\, and civil society actors.\nThe debate is organised by the Nkafu Policy Institute with financial support from its partner Open Society Foundation (OSF-Africa). \nAbout Nkafu Policy Institute \nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is an independent\, non-partisan think tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation in Yaoundé\, Cameroon. Its 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. Nkafu seeks to advance public policies that help all Africans prosper in free\, fair and sustainable economies. Its reputation is based on its independence\, high quality research and innovative policy prescriptions. https://nkafu.org/Tel : +237 654 86 72 54 \nAbout Open Society Foundation-Africa \nOSF-Africa’s vision is to build a globally respected\, dynamic and integrated Africa characterised by democratic governance\, sustainable development and economic systems that produce more just\, inclusive and accountable outcomes with and for Africa’s people and environment. In pursuit of this vision\, OSF-Africa’s mission is to advance gender justice and women’s rights\, deepen democracy\, accountable governance and inclusive development in Africa through participatory and strategic grant making and advocacy. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/\nOnsite registrationOnline registration URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debate-be-it-resolved-regional-integration-in-africa-is-the-result-of-public-demand/ LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon CATEGORIES:Event,RASIG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nkafu-debates-banners_Plan-de-travail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230517T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111645Z UID:10000030-1684335600-1684339200@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Willingness to pay for health insurance subscription: An Analysis of the potential to increase subscription rates DESCRIPTION:May 17\, 2023\, 15:00 – 16:00 (GMT + 1) ZOOM Platform (Register now) \nBackground\nHealth insurance is regarded as a means to allow financial risk protection and allow the middle\nand low-income countries to have access to healthcare. However\, these countries grossly\nunderutilize health insurance schemes for a variety of reasons including: reliability in the\nscheme\, inadequate knowledge of the importance of insurance schemes and level of education\nsignificantly affected uptake of health insurance schemes. The consequence is unplanned outof-pocket payments (OPP) and use of general incomes as key sources of health care financing.\nThis contributes to deepen social inequalities\, while exposing populations to poor quality health\ncare services and financial catastrophes related to the burden of health spending. The\nwillingness to pay for insurance subscription is an important indicator to assess in order to make\nrecommendations on the suitable health insurance schemes within the Cameroonian context.\nGeneral Objectives\n– To assess the willingness to pay for health insurance among health care users\nSpecifically\n– Determine the factors that influence the willingness to pay for health insurance\n– Propose the type health insurance schemes that might be suitable for implementation in\nCameroon.\nTargeted audience\nThis panel discussion will bring together representatives from the ministry of public health\,\nhealth economists\, health care providers\, health researchers\, civil society organizations\,\nhealth equity advocates\, policy makers as well as the general public.\nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation – Catalyzing Africa’s Economic Transformation\nOpposite College Jesus Marie – Simbock\, P.O.BOX 14315 Yaoundé\, Cameroon\nTel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nExpected outcome\n– The factors that determine the willingness to pay for health insurance will be identified\n– Suitable health insurance schemes will be proposed for implementation in Cameroon\nModerator\nDr Odette Kibu\, Senior Health Policy Analyst | Nkafu Policy Institute\nOnline Participation – REGISTER NOW URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/willingness-to-pay-for-health-insurance-subscription-an-analysis-of-the-potential-to-increase-subscription-rates/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Health Insurance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/phi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111450Z UID:10000025-1683126000-1683129600@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Appraising the Role of Think Tanks in Peacebuilding in Africa DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, 3rd May 2023 – 03 PMOnline Zoom (Register Now) \nBackground \nOver the years\, think tanks have been very instrumental in the process of peacebuilding across Africa. They conduct policy research\, analyses and make policy recommendations to policy makers and public opinion on a broad range of issues around peace\, security\, governance and development.  However\, African think tanks face several structural challenges. These include\, inter alia\, inadequate funding\, limited collaboration with the AU and RECs. To address these\, on February 08th 2023\, the African Union officially launched the Network of African Think Tanks for Peace\, with the objective of driving the partnership between African research community and the African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security on governance\, peace and security.  It is against this backdrop that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a webinar to appraise the role of think tanks in the process of peacebuilding in Africa. \nObjective of the webinar \nThe main objective of this webinar is to examine the functions and challenges of think tanks in the process of peacebuilding in Africa. \nTarget Audience \nThe event targets peace and security experts\, policymakers\, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, parastatal\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, civil society organizations. \nEvent Format \nThe event will take place online\, via zoom with panel discussions by peace and security experts from selected think tanks and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nExpected output \nTo produce evidence-based policy recommendations to African policy makers\, as well as international foreign policy experts which can strengthen peacebuilding efforts in Africa \nExpected Outcome \nIt is expected that the forum will act as an avenue that provides perspective that will inform stakeholders on the need to appraise the work of think tanks\, and address the challenges they face\n7. Panellists\nProf  Mohammed Loulichki\nAffiliate Professor at Faculté de Gouvernance Sciences Économiques et Sociales\nMohammed VI Polytechnic University\nTechnopolis\, Rocade Rabat-Salé\nFrancis Tazoacha\nDirector | Peace & Security Division\, NKAFU Policy Institute\nMrs Eugenia Kayitesi\nExecutive Director\, Institute of Policy Analisis and Research (IPAR)\, Kigali – Rwanda\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/appraising-the-role-of-think-tanks-in-peacebuilding-in-africa/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Peace & Security Division ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/eng_PEACE-AND-SECURITY-scaled-OPudDn.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230417T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111450Z UID:10000027-1681743600-1681747200@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:The Products and Goods of Trade in Pre-colonial Cameroon DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, April 17th \, 2023 – 3:00pmOnline Z00m – Register Now \nContext \nThe history of pre-colonial trade in Cameroon was built around exchanges and the circulation of merchant caravans across territories and kingdoms. The slave trade\, which began in the 15th century\, was an integral part of these exchanges. The slaves sold in the slave ports of the coast (Bimbia\, Douala\, Rio del Rey\, Calabar) were mostly from the hinterland (1). The Grassfields and the northern areas constituted an important reserve. In the various trade markets within Cameroon\, several products also circulated from one region to another. These include hemp from Bahouan or Bandjoun; bitter bark from the Noun valley; ritual food made from kaolin from Balengou; iron from Bali; guns from Bandenkop and large mourning cloths from Banso. Similarly\, on the Cameroonian coast\, trade between Cameroonians and Europeans was intense\, due to the opening to the Atlantic Ocean. Trade revolved around products such as salt\, copper\, gold\, animal skins\, palm oil\, and slaves. \n Objective \nThe main objective of this webinar is to make a typology of the products exchanged in the trade in pre-colonial Cameroon.\nSpecifically\, it aims to: \nIdentify the products and goods exchanged by the different actors in the trade;\nAnalyze the methods of valuation of the various products and goods exchanged. \n Target audience \nThis public dialogue is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute as part of the project “Free Trade in Pre-colonial Cameroon: Historical Perspectives from Traditional Leaders and Elders”. It is open to all without restriction. \nPanelists \n– Dr Léa Lili Kemegne Simo\, Lecturer in the Department of History\, Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Douala.\n– Dr Prince Tchoudja\, Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Douala\n– Pr. Robert Nantchouang\, Consultant Director of the Nkafu Policy Institute.\nModerator : Pr Dong Mougnol\, Lecturer in Contemporary History Department of History of the University of Yaoundé I. URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-products-and-goods-of-trade-in-pre-colonial-cameroon/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/photo_5864011204366810061_y.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111645Z UID:10000031-1681291800-1681304400@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Major setbacks in attaining Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, 12 April 2023 at 09:30 AMOnsite: Muna Foundation (Register here) – Online Zoom (Register Here) \nBackground \nThe essence of health insurance is to protect one from financial havoc in the times of unexpected illness or life-threatening situations. Similarly\, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to ensure that all nationals obtain health services without excessive out-of-pocket payment. It is said that Over 55% of Cameroonians live below the poverty line\, of which 37.7% are extremely impoverished. Cameroon is currently faced with major internal crises affecting various regions\, forcing community members in some of these regions to flee and become internally displaced.  Since November 2021\, Cameroon has been experiencing shortages and increase of prices of staple goods as a result of inflation\, making it more challenging for some to access quality healthcare services. For the country like Cameroon to attain UHC\, an adequate and qualified human resource is required to accommodate the growing population\, surprisingly\, sources state that a majority of the country’s doctors practice in the Centre region\, Yaoundé\, where only 18% of the population resides. As the country faces several challenges\, attaining UHC by the year 2030 is still in progress\, following the WHO agreement of all Member States. What measures are currently taken by the government to improve access to healthcare in the country? Does the country have adequate human resource to provide quality care for all nationals? These questions\, are amongst a few the Health Policy and Research Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute seeks to answer in this event. \nObjectives \nThe overall objective is to identify the loopholes in the healthcare system preventing the attainment of Universal health coverage in Cameroon.\nSpecifically: \nAccess the feasibility of attaining Universal Health coverage by 2030.\nTo investigate the role and the contribution of the government in increasing access to healthcare in Cameroon. \nTarget Audience \nThe target audience for this event includes\, civil society organizations\, policy makers\, private health insurance companies\, health economists\, public health researchers and the general public. \nExpected Outcomes \nPolicy implementations that favour the easier uptake of insurance and reduce out of pocket expenditure for families.\nClearly outline the gaps in the healthcare system that halt the process of attaining UHC \nProposed Panelists/Moderator \nModerator:\nProposed Panelists\nAchangwa chiara\nPhD Public Health Candidate at Konyang University\nElvis KILOH NFOR\nPublic Health Physician MD\, MPH\nMinistry of Public Health Cameroon\nOnsite Participation – REGISTER NOWOnline Participation – REGISTER NOW URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/major-setbacks-in-attaining-universal-health-coverage-in-cameroon/ LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Health Insurance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/10th-panel-discussion-scaled-KVovYV.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111645Z UID:10000032-1680166800-1680181200@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Challenges of enrolling the informal sector in health insurance schemes DESCRIPTION:Context \nInformal sector is a large part of economy in Cameroon as in other developing countries\, representing more than 50% of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and about 90% of the working force. But in the progress towards universal health coverage\, informal sector workers are mostly left behind\, to such an extent that they are referred as “the missing middle”. Indeed\, engaging informal sector is one of the most critical challenges of health coverage systems\, because informal sector workers are less likely to enroll in private health insurance schemes as well as to be retained in government health insurance programs\, as they are outside the formal tax system. On this webinar\, the health research division of the Nkafu Policy Institute aims to tackle this problematic\, by trying to find answers to the following question: “What are the challenges of enrolling the informal sector in health insurance schemes?”. \nObjectives \nGeneral objective \nThe general objective of this event is to identify the challenges of engaging informal sectors workers in health insurance schemes. \nSpecific objectives\nPresent the situation of informal sector involvement in health insurance\nIdentify the barriers to the enrollment of informal sector in health insurance schemes.\nPropose strategies to reduce barriers to the enrollment of informal sectors in health insurance schemes. \nTargeted audience \nThis event intends to gather\, health economists\, insurance specialists\, health care providers\, health researchers\, civil society organizations\, health equity advocates\, as well as the general public. \nExpected results \nChallenges of enrolling informal sector in health insurance schemes will be identified\nPropositions and recommendations to reduce barriers to the enrollment of informal sector in health insurance schemes will be made. \nPanelists \nDr. Nguessie Christabelle\nPublic Health Physician & Health Economist\nDr Albert ZE\nHealth Economist\, General manager at “Institut de Recherche pour la Santé et Développement (IRESADE) ”\nPhD. Ghislaine Lienou Gayap\nExecutive consultant – Prudential Beneficial life Insurance\nDr. Fabien Sundjo\nPolicy Fellow – Economic Affairs\nOnsite Participation – REGISTER NOWOnline Participation – REGISTER NOW URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/challenges-of-enrolling-the-informal-sector-in-health-insurance-schemes/ LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Health Insurance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Challenges-of-enrolling-the-informal-sector-in-health-insurance-schemes.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T055721 CREATED:20230824T081435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111646Z UID:10000033-1679583600-1679589000@www.foretiafoundation.org SUMMARY:Remote supervision in health care delivery: An emerging tool with great potential for resource-poor settings DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 23th\, 2023Time: 15:00 to 16:30\nZoom Online (Register Here)\nRemote supervision is part of teleworking or telecommuting that enables managers or supervisors to monitor or coordinate the activities of individuals or groups from a distance with limited face-face contact. The history of remote supervision is extensive\, and its popularity will only increase as the years pass. The new Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has provided more opportunities for people to telework and fueled a worldwide incentive to invest and research more effective ways of enhancing the remote work environment. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development\, covid 19 has caused the rate of teleworking to increase by more than 50% of the working population (OECD\, 2021). Telecommunication platforms and innovative digital tools have undoubtedly played a significant role in consolidating the advances made with remote working and shaping this workplace ecosystem in the decades to come.\nFor remote working to be most efficient\, however\, supervision mechanisms need to be incorporated to mimic and even improve the models of supervision in the in-person workplace environment. This calls for contextualization and adaptation of supervision tools to allow for remote supervision. Given the central role that digital telecommunication tools play in remote work\, components of digital technologies must be incorporated into this supervision model.\nObjective:\nThis webinar aims to explore the requirements and effectiveness of remote supervision in resource-poor settings and to discuss various strategies that can be used to overcome some of the common challenges of online supervision in low-income countries.\nThematic areas for discussion will include but not be limited to \nUnderstanding the concept and requirements for remote supervision as a norm in project management\nExploring the socio-labor conditions associated with remote supervision\, including working from home\nUnderstanding how supervisors maintain social contact virtually during remote supervision?\nDiscussing the impact of remote supervision on managerial support and communication\nBrainstorming how remote supervision can be improved to mimic face-to-face supervision.\nMitigating the challenges associated with remote supervision in low and middle-income countries. \nTarget Audience \nInternational community\nNon-Governmental Organizations\nMinistries of Health\nClinicians\nPublic health experts\nBiostatisticians\nCommunication Specialist\nDigital technology experts \nModerator\nDr Gobina Ronald\nHealth of Division\, Nkafu Policy Institute\,\nDenis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\nSimbock Yaounde\, Cameroon URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/remote-supervision-in-health-care-delivery-an-emerging-tool-with-great-potential-for-resource-poor-settings/ LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online CATEGORIES:BornFyn,Event,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/eng_remote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR