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SUMMARY:The improvement of Cameroon’s tax payment ranking lies in the digitalisation of procedures
DESCRIPTION:Nkafu Public Debates – Edition 4Date: August 24th 2021\,Venue: Muna Foundation (Yaoundé) Register Now\nBackground\nAccording to the 2020 Doing Business report published by the World Bank\, Cameroon has made some progress on the various components of the “Paying Taxes” indicator. For example\, the number of hours necessary to pay taxes went from 1300 hours in 2007 to 624 hours in 2020. But despite the aforementioned progress and reforms\, the country went from the 143rd position in 2007 to the 181st position in 2020\, which shows that the country’s position has somewhat deteriorated. Since 2016\, the introduction of online declarations has improved taxpayer loyalty\, with a rate of timely declarations approaching 100% at the DGE (DGI\, 2020). However\, it seems difficult to isolate the impact of the digitalisation of tax procedures from other tax policy and administration reforms that affect the performance of the DGI\, such as tax audits. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organising a debate on the theme: “The improvement of Cameroon’s tax payment ranking lies in the digitalisation of procedures”.\nObjectives and key Issues\nThe main objective of this debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian experts to present the advantages and disadvantages of tax digitisation for the improvement of Cameroon’s score and ranking in the Doing Business report published by the World Bank.\nSpecifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\nCritically Assess Cameroon’s performance in the Paying Taxes indicator\nExamine the benefits of digitisation in the process of filing and tax collection.\nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to improve Cameroon’s ranking and the business environment in general.\nTarget Audience\nThis event targets professionals (DGI\, GICAM\, MECAM\, etc)\, traders\, entrepreneurs\, policymakers and members of civil society.\nPanelists\nPanelists:\nAlain Florentin Zouga Kouna\, Associate Policy Researcher/ Consultant\,\nOlivier Dang Attouh\, Economiste-Financier\,\nModerator:\nDr. Steve Tametong\, Governance and Democracy Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81/ 698 64 55 2\n.fusion-button.button-35 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-35 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-59{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-improvement-of-cameroons-tax-payment-ranking-lies-in-the-digitalisation-of-procedures/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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SUMMARY:Ending The Anglophone Crisis: What Role Are The Diaspora And Religious Authorities Playing?
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 28\, 2021\, at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time  Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background  \nCameroon’s Anglophone crisis\, which became chaotic in October 2016\, degenerated into a violent conflict between security forces and increasingly well-armed separatists fighting in the name of the country’s marginalized English-speaking minority. Irrespective of the measures put in place by the government to address the situation\, violence has continued to ravage this part of the country leading to the death of civilians\, members of the security forces and members of armed militants; with several people being internally displaced while others seek refuge in Nigeria as refugees.   \nConflict resolution is a complex process that involves several stakeholders capable of influencing each other and the conflicting parties at different levels. The voices of the Diaspora and Religious authorities in resolving the Anglophone Crisis has arguably been underestimated and undermined by the government that believes it can resolve the issue through a State centric approach. For close to years\, the armed conflict in Anglophone Cameroon has been going unperturbed\, and the government has not had effective control over the heavily-armed young militia. From this perspective\, there is the need for the Diaspora and Religious authorities to intervene in the peacebuilding process in Anglophone Cameroon. Both the Diaspora and Religious authorities have made several efforts to resolve the crisis\, but these have proven abortive. Although invited to participate in the Grand National Dialogue\, the measures adopted after the dialogue have not stopped the violence. Also\, whether the Diaspora’s and/or religious authorities’ suggestions were taken into consideration during the deliberative talks at the Grand National Dialogue remains debatable.  \nAgainst this backdrop\, the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute has come up with this opportunity to encourage stakeholders of the conflict and the general public to participate and discuss the role of both the Diaspora and Religious authorities can play in silencing the guns in Anglophone Cameroon. \nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage schools of thoughts\, stakeholders and the general public in debates and discussions on how the Diaspora and Religious authorities can re-strategize to influence the resolution of the conflict in Anglophone Cameroon positively. From this standpoint and in accordance with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute – a Think at the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, the public dialogue will be centred on carrying out in-depth discussions and come out with recommendations that will spur a concise roadmap in resolving the Anglophone conflict and putting in place a platform for sustainable peace and development in the Northwest and Southwest regions in particular and Cameroon in general. \nAreas to be addressed \nWhat measures have both the Diaspora and Religious Authorities undertaken towards the resolution of the Anglophone crisis? \nWhat are the main successes\, difficulties or challenges that the Diaspora and Religious Authorities face in the resolution of the crisis?\nWhat new strategies can the Diaspora and Religious Authorities adopt to have their voices heard in the resolution of the Anglophone crisis?\nWhat is the best option and way forward to the resolution of the Anglophone crisis?  \nWho should participate? \nThis event is open to the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together participants from the public and private sectors\, religious leaders\, diaspora elite\, academia\, civil society organizations\, NGOs\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, and human rights activists. In general\, it will bring together all stakeholders with the potentials and strategies to propose alternative approaches aimed at resolving the on-going Anglophone crisis. \nExpected output  \nBased on the mission and vision of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, information harnessed from the public dialogue coupled with that gotten from an independent research will be invested in the production of comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendations that the Cameroon government and other stakeholders can implore in taking into consideration the role of the diaspora and the religious authorities in addressing the anglophone conflict. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 29\, 2021\, at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here)\nOrganizers \nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nPanelists and Moderator \nDr. William H. Arrey\,  Senior Fellow in Peace & Security  Nkafu Policy Institute \nDr. Francis N Mbunya\, Founder and CEO of Authors Path Academy. Dallas\, Texas\, USA \nDr. Marvis Tembi\, Expert/Consultant in P/CVE and Peace Education Buea\, South West Region \nModerator  \nMr. Joe Tiemonchu\, Senior Journalist CRTV Cameroon\, Yaoundé \n.fusion-button.button-38 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-62{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Credit In Cameroon: Credit Bureaus Are Essential To Facilitate The Process
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 22nd\, 2021 Venue: Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation – Yaoundé (Register)Background\nAccording to the Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group (WBG)\, which ranks 190 world’s economies with respect to the ease of doing business score\, Cameroon dropped by one place in 2020 from 166th to 167th. It scored 46.1 out of 100 available points\, 0.1 point higher than in 2019. For the WBG\, this Cameroon’s performance is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. It currently ranks 80th in the “Getting Credit” score\, with a score of 60 over 100 with respect to getting credit and 6 in the depth of credit information. Conversely\, the score for credit coverage bureaus is zero. Consequently\, its economic transformation is undermined by a less favourable credit environment. This problem seems to stem from inadequate policies that amplify the difficulties faced by potential investors at various levels in seeking credit to finance their economic projects.\nIn addition to the burdensome conditions to be met by credit seekers\, there is equally the problem of information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers which negatively affects the process of obtaining credit for both domestic and foreign investors. For many credit specialists\, this could be explained by the absence of credit bureaus. They argue that\, a large number of accredited microfinance institutions in Cameroon are located in areas with poor internet connectivity\, making it difficult to identify and lend to micro-entrepreneurs. Despite the creation of the Risk Prevention Office (CREMF) in 2018 which helps these institutions to track and disseminate correct data on all their clients\, the challenge is still huge.\nWomen’s access to credit in Cameroon is still very large due to the lack of guarantees\, discriminatory regulations\, insecure employment even though women represent 76% of total borrowers from microfinance institutions in the world (World Bank). Credit bureaus that collect and share microfinance data are more likely to benefit female entrepreneurship by building credit histories for women. Nevertheless\, based on the 2020 World Bank’s DBI report\, Cameroon’s position in the DBI report is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. Indeed\, Cameroonian state has established a framework\, in relation with the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa\, for the licensing and operation of credit bureaus.\nIn the light of this actuality\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing its third public debate on the theme ‘‘Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’.\nObjectives and key issues\nThe main objective of this Nkafu Public Debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian and African high-level experts the opportunity to objectively resolve the barriers of credit accession in Cameroon for both national and foreign investors. This debate will investigate the benefits of introducing credit bureaus as a facilitator of credit accession in Cameroon. The main question to be answered is\, “Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’\nIndeed\, some experts are of the opinion that credit bureaus are a solution to the hindrances to credit access while other experts support the view that the existing credit system remains efficient in as much as the procedures put in place to obtain credit are strictly followed by investors Specifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\n· Examine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index;\n· Critically assess the current legislation as regards access to credit;\n· Assess the role of the actual reporting credit system and institutions responsible for the implementation of credit policies;\n· Understand the benefits and challenges of introducing credit bureaus in the country;\n· Understand the importance of providing equitable access to credit for women;\n· Identify and propose policy recommendations to ease access to credit for local and foreign investors in the country.\nVenue and date\nThe first edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for July 22nd 2021 at the Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé-Cameroon .\nTarget audience\nThis debate will provide a forum for at least 50 participants from various fields of expertise and allow them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public\, and civil society actors to name a few. It is a unique occasion to better inform on the reforms needed for Cameroon to achieve its emerging status by 2035. Also\, this event will create a platform for professional development and career advice.\nPanelists and Moderator\nModerator:\n Mr. Henri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst at Nkafu Policy Institute.\n.fusion-button.button-37 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-61{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Chad – Constitutional Order And Democratic Governance Post Idriss Deby
DESCRIPTION:Time: July 8 2021 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time Venue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here)Background  \nChad is a desert nation named after lake Chad and surrounded by many countries facing severe security problems\, like Libya to the north\, Sudan to the east\, the Central African Republic to the south\, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest (at Lake Chad)\, and Niger to the west. Idriss Déby Itno took over power from President Hissène Habré in December 1990 by leading a rebellion against the latter’s government. Déby survived numerous coups attempts and rebellions against his rule before winning elections in 1996 and 2001. He revised the constitution\, and after eliminating term limits\, he won elections in 2006\, 2011\, 2016\, and 2021 before meeting his untimely death on the frontline when battling against rebels in 2021. For Déby’s 30 years in power\, Chad has played the role of a military fulcrum in the escalating fight against armed groups in the Sahel and Central and West Africa. Déby’s military forces have been vital in the Sahel crisis\, the fight against Boko Haram and its splinter groups in the Lake Chad region and beyond. Déby has intervened- from Darfur to Libya\, Mali\, Nigeria\, Niger\, Cameroon and the Central African Republic. In fact\, Chad’s military champions the G5 Sahel alliance (comprising of Burkina Faso\, Mali\, Mauritania and Niger) that was created to combat armed militias operating in the region. The death of Idriss Déby and the naming of his son – Mahamat Idriss Déby as interim president is a move that has been applauded by many and heavily criticized by others as they describe this as an unconstitutional change of government. \nIt is with respect to this backdrop that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute seeks to better understand the modalities or measures that the AU can take to ensure a return to Constitutional Order in Chad while concurrently preserving the State’s security and territorial integrity. \nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public in a discussion relating to the possible consequences that may arise following President Idriss Déby’s death. Also\, this event is aimed at harnessing the possible ideas that the AU\, other regional bodies and neighbouring States can implore to ensure a return to constitutional order in Chad.  \nAreas to be addressed include: \nPotential Instability in Chad (Constitutional Vs Unconstitutional change of government) \nSecurity concerns in the Sahel\, Lake Chad Basin and beyond \nAU’s standpoint on the situation \nThe position of CEMAC and other regional bodies \nThe role other CEMAC\, regional bodies and/or the international community can play in addressing the situation in Chad status-quo  \n Who should participate? \nThis event is open to conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 8 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  \n Panelists and Moderator \nDr. Lucien Toulou: Programme Advisor/Team Leader: Peace Consolidation and Democratic Institutions at UNDP Kinshasa Urban\, Kinshasa\, Congo (DRC)?\nMr. Paddy Ezeala:  Publisher and Editor-in-Chief’ Development Agenda’ Abuja\, Federal Capital Territory\, Nigeria \nRaissa Nouradine: Senior Journalist\, Chad\n Moderator  \nFrancis Tazoacha:  Director of Peace and Security – Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroon\nContact \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24  info@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org  \n \n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-64{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/chad-constitutional-order-and-democratic-governance-post-idriss-deby-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Canada – Cameroon Relations:  A Conversation With Canadian High Commissioner To Cameroon H.E Richard Bale
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background\nCanada and the Republic of Cameroon have had very friendly bilateral relations since 1962. This relationship is centered on shared economic prosperity\, democracy promotion\, respect for human rights\, good governance\, regional peace and security.  \nTrade and investment between both countries is on the rise especially with the signing of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement in March 2014 and the Air Transport Agree in 2017. The Canadian government has also increased assistance especially in health\, education\, governance and humanitarian relief.  \nEver since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the Southwest and Northwest regions\, Canada has increased its financial support and has been committed in seeking a durable resolution of the conflict.  \nIt is within this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute will host His Excellency Richard Bale\, for an hourlong conversation on strengthening Canada-Cameroon relations. \nObjectives:\nThis conversation’s main objective is to explore the full diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Republic of Cameroon. The conversation will allow us to explore\, amongst others: \nPolitical cooperation \nContributions to Peace and Security in Cameroon and the subregion \nCanada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy \nTrade and investment cooperation \nDemocracy and Human Rights\, etc \nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of: \nCanada-Cameroon partnership and areas to further strengthen collaboration \nDate and Venue\nTuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington) \nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live \nPanelists/Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Main Guest – H.E. Richard Bale\nHigh Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cameroon\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator – Dr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Participants \nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, leaders of civil society organizations\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-39 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-39 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-63{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/canada-cameroon-relations-a-conversation-with-canadian-high-commissioner-to-cameroon-h-e-richard-bale-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 29th 2021\, Time: 2pm GMTVenue: online (via ZOOM) Register HereBackground\nAccording to a report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2017\, the informal economy accounts for between 20 and 65% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Sub-Saharan African (SSA). This sector represents up to 70% of employment in some countries\, i.e. about 80% of total employment for women and 60% for men\, most of which are very vulnerable (African Development Bank\, 2017). For many years\, it has remained omnipresent in both urban and rural areas\, employing the majority of the working population. However\, the predominance of informal enterprises in this region of the world is not without effect on the development of the various countries. It remains a major obstacle to the improvement of the business climate and weakens the position of economies on the international scene\, while depriving them of the fiscal resources necessary to carry out structural investments.\nTo address the many challenges posed by the informal sector and to promote private sector development\, Africa needs support to close the gap related to the acknowledged lack of essential skills to enable a business project to become sustainable. This explains the flurry of business incubators and accelerators that have been springing up on the continent for several years.\nAware of the need to address these shortcomings\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the first edition of the Social Entrepreneurship Discussion on the theme: “Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa”.\nObjectives and key issue\nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to address the requirements for successful development of incubators and accelerators in SSA. The discussion will center around the challenges faced by incubators and accelerators in SSA and the strategies to increase their impact on the economies. Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to:\nPresent the stakes and opportunities of business incubators and accelerators for the development of social entrepreneurship in SSA;\nPresent the obstacles for the development of business incubators and accelerators in SSA;\nIncrease understanding of the role that business incubators and accelerators can play in promoting social innovation in SSA;\nDevelop strategies to increase the impact of incubators and accelerators in specially on the development of private sector.\nVenue and date\nThe discussion is scheduled for June 29th 2021\, online (via ZOOM) at 2pm GMT. This webinar will also be streamed live on the social networks of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nTarget audience & participation\nThe audience consists of incubators and accelerators\, government representatives\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, social entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc. Participation in the event is FREE. However\, people wishing to participate are requested to register beforehand through the link available on the website of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nPanelists and Moderator\nPanelists\nMr. Nelson Amo\, CEO\, Innohub | Executive Director\, Ghana Tech Lab | Founder\, Accra Angels\, Network | President\, DT Automated Systems Limited\,Ghana\nEnyonam Kakane\, Executive Director Mirepa Investment Advisors & Mirepa Capital\nModerator\nMrs. Fri. L. Asanga\, Interim Chief Executive Officer\, Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\,\n.fusion-button.button-40 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-94{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-94{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-94{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-65{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/increasing-the-impact-of-business-incubators-and-accelerators-in-sub-saharan-africa-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:The African Continental Free Trade Area: Benefits\, Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Date: 24 June 2021     –     Time: 09AM     –    Venue: Mansel Hotel -Fouda (Register Here)Background\nOn 1st January 2021\, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)\, created with a view to eventually integrate all states of the African Union into a free trade area\, was effectively put in place. This continental market\, which brings together several African countries\, will cover a market of over 1.2 billion people and a gross domestic product (GDP) of $2.5 trillion. In terms of the number of participating countries\, the AfCFTA\, at full strength\, will be the world’s largest free trade area since the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) with 53 member countries. To date\, 54 of the 55 member states of the African Union have signed the Agreement\, but only 36 countries have deposited their instruments of ratification\, thus becoming States Parties to the Agreement. \nWith this in mind and given the socioeconomic context marked by the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the first edition of the Nkafu Open Trade Initiative Discussion on the theme: “The African Continental Free Trade Area: Benefits\, Opportunities and Challenges”. \nObjectives  \nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to address the requirements for the successful implementation of the AfCFTA. The discussion will center around the challenges with implementation and the benefits and opportunities of AfCFTA for African countries. Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to: \nExamine the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area \nCritically Assess the Agreement and its benefits to member countries \nOutline the development implications of the AfCFTA on health\, education\, employment and consumption \nAssess the appropriateness of current procedures in the implementation monitoring of the agreement. \nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to facilitate the process of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area. \nVenue and date \nThe discussion is scheduled for 24th June 2021 at the Mansel Hotel in Yaoundé-Cameroon. \nTarget audience \nThis panel discussion will provide a forum of 50 participants (including the panel discussion) from different fields of expertise\, and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The audience consists of government representatives\, traders\, investors\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc. \nPanelists and Moderator \nPr. Christian Zamo Akono: Associate Professor of the Faculties of Economics and Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG) of the University of Yaoundé II-Soa (Cameroon)\nMs Frida Basok: International Trade law and Trade Policy Expert at ECCAS Women’s Entrepreneurship Council\nLandry Roland Noutchang: Director of Promotion and Cooperation at the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Crafts\, Corporate director\, Senior international consultant\, Douala\, Cameroon\nModerator: Henri Kouam\n.fusion-button.button-42 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-96{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-96{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-96{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-67{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-african-continental-free-trade-area-benefits-opportunities-and-challenges-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Open trade Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210618T000000
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Construction Permit In Cameroon: Is The Interference Of Professionals’ Associations Necessary?
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 18th 2021 at the Mansel Hotel\, Fouda\, Yaoundé-Cameroon (Register Here)Background? \nA resilient and adaptable infrastructure is necessary for economic development. In other to?realize?such projects\, individuals are required to obtain a building permit. The building permit is a preliminary declaration that allows for the verification of a construction initiative in a given locality\, in line with town planning and architectural rules in force. In Cameroon\, this document issued by the local council authority is mandatory for any possible new construction or modification of an existing?infrastructure. Therefore\, any construction without an official permit is liable to a penalty of 30% of the estimated cost of the building.? \nAccording to Law No.2004/003 of April 21\, 2004\,?governing the Cameroonian Urban Planning Code and the decree of 23rd April 2008; the process of obtaining this document has been considerably shortened. Yet\, it remains quite complex. This complexity is evident in the plurality of procedures\, requirements\, norms\, offices\, conditions\, actors\, documents\, and stakeholders involved in the process. All these are accompanied by the heavy financial burden\, time-consuming processes\, boycotts\, administrative bottlenecks and corruption; all of which lead to?unorganized?and slow urban development. Moreover\, within this complexity is the reality that such mechanisms differ from one place to another across the national territory; thereby creating some sought of uncertainty\, non-uniformity\, and lack of trust in the system. The improvement in the issuance mechanism of Construction Permits in Cameroon is very vital for a country that has the ambition to achieve its economic emergence by 2035.?? \nTo?issue the document\, the administrative and technical bodies ensure that future infrastructure comply with town planning regulations\, whether it concerns the layout of the works\, their nature\, their location\, the architecture or the development of their surroundings.?They equally?check if the work plan has been established under the responsibility of an architect registered with the National Order of Architects of Cameroon. Law n° 2004/003 of 21 April 2004 governing urban planning in Cameroon\, stipulates in its article 107 paragraph 1 that the building permit is obtained “…after verification of its conformity with the rules of art and urban planning rules in force”.?? \nDespite the reforms undertaken in the?urbanization?sector in Cameroon (2014\, 2016\, 2017)\, many bottlenecks still mar the process of obtaining building permits. In particular\, there are governance issues. Excessive procedural patterns seem to hamper the?realization?of the objectives set by the government of Cameroon to attract much needed local and foreign direct investment to the country. Other related challenges are the real costs of obtaining permits\, delays\, land issues\, corruption and influence peddling.?? \nCognizant of all these difficulties\, and knowing that the construction permit is one of the indicators that informs the business environment of a state\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is?organizing?a public debate on the theme:?Obtaining construction permit in Cameroon: Is the interference of professionals associations necessary?”.? \n?Objectives  \nThe main objective of the Nkafu public debates is to provide a platform for high-level Cameroonian and African experts to address the requirements for successful investment in Cameroon. This particular event aims to provide a critical assessment of the current business environment on the processing of construction permits in Cameroon. \n?Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to:? \nExamine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index\, particularly in terms of facilitating construction permits;?? \n?Critically assess the legislation and administrative procedures for obtaining construction permits;?? \nAssess the appropriateness of transferring the processing and issuing of building permits to professional associations such as civil engineers and architects etc.;? \nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to facilitate the process of obtaining construction permits and improve the business climate in Cameroon.? \nPanelists \nAbondo Antoine Rollin\, Civil Engineer\nDr. Steve Tametong\, Democracy Fellow\, Nkafu Policy health Institute\nAbanda Jean Rogwer\, Civil Engineer\, Polytechnician E-MBA Strategic Management\nEtie Lionel Makoge\, Magistrate Supreme Court\nModerator: Dr. Fuein Vera\, Research Fellow in Economics Affairs\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nVenue and date  \nThis second edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for June 18th 2021 at the Mansel Hotel\, Fouda\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.  \n Target audience  \nThis debate will provide a forum of 50 participants from different fields of expertise\, and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The audience consists of government representatives\, professionals’ associations (civil engineers\, architects\, notaries\, etc.)\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc.  \n.fusion-button.button-41 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-95{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-95{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-95{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-66{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/obtaining-construction-permit-in-cameroon-is-the-interference-of-professionals-associations-necessary-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Africa’s Road to Recovery – A Conversation with Gwendoline Abunaw
DESCRIPTION:Date and time: June 3rd 2021\, 11:30am-12:30pm\, Cameroon TimeVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)1. Background\nCOVID-19 has caused an unprecedented shock to the global economy\, with disrupted supply chains\, border closures\, and social distancing measures that have disrupted travel\, education\, trade\, and health systems across the world. The rise of teleworking\, telemedicine\, and e-learning have imposed changes across society and IMF’s Geoffrey Okamoto writes that we live in the most uncertain of times. A precise outcome may not be known\, but the probability of a few that are most likely can be calculated.\nFurthermore\, the axiom of trade liberalization\, economic integration\, and globalization is increasingly contested as economies are increasingly regionalizing supply and pursue narrower objectives. While these trends were imminent prior to COVID-19\, the great lockdown has accelerated structural trends such as digitalization across the global economy\, prompting the need to assess their interactions in a post-COVID world.\nNow is the time for global solidarity and support\, especially with the most vulnerable in our societies\, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Only together can we overcome the intertwined health and social and economic impacts of the pandemic and prevent its escalation into a protracted humanitarian catastrophe\, with the potential loss of already achieved development gains.\nIn this hourlong conversation the Nkafu Policy Institute will examine how the post pandemic world is transforming economies and societies across Sub-Saharan Africa and what the continent must do in order to thrive in the post-COVID world.\n2. Objectives\nThis event aims to provide a framework for which to analyze oncoming socio-economic and political trends\, whilst emphasizing the interaction between perceived structural trends spanning digitization\, demographic shifts\, and economic development across society.\n3. Main themes to be discussed during the event\nGovernment priorities in a post-COVID world; balancing economic realism (ballooning deficits)\, growth-centric economic reforms\, and development.\nUnderstanding the role of collective nationalism countries and implications for bilateral relationships in a post-COVID world\nThe role of economic nationalism and globalization in shaping structural trends across trade and innovation.\nClimate change and implications for employment\, competitiveness\, and sovereignty.\nGlobalization\, economic convergence\, and solidarity between developing and advanced market economies.\nThe short\, medium\, and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on continental trends such as digitization\, trade\, and demographic shifts.\nThe implications of COVID-19 on bilateral relationships and on the AfCFTA\nThe implications of COVID-19 on economic development and regional convergence between Africa and advanced economies.\n4. Expectations\nAt the end of this event\, the participants will understand the following:\nThe short\, medium\, and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on continental trends such as digitization\, trade\, and demographic shifts.\nThe implications of COVID-19 on bilateral relationships and on the AfCFTA\nThe implications of COVID-19 on economic development and regional convergence between Africa and advanced economies\n5. Date and Venue\nThursday\, June 3rd\, 2021. 11:30am-12:30pm. Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n6. Panelists/Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-97{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-97 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-97{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-97 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-97{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-97 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Main Speaker\nMrs. Gwendoline E.N Abunaw\nManaging Director\, ECOBANK\, Cameroon.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-98{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-98 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-98{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-98 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-98{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-98 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-99{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-99 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-99{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-99 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-99{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-99 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator\nDr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-100{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-100 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-100{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-100 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-100{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-100 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}7. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-43 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-101{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-101 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-101{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-101 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-101{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-101 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-68{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/africas-road-to-recovery-a-conversation-with-gwendoline-abunaw/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:In-Country Workshop – Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:In-Country Workshop  CameroonOf the Project on Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Business Incubation in Cameroon\, Burkina Faso and Ghana Date: 5th May 2021  /  Time: 09:00 – 17:30 Venue: Mansel Hotel (Hybride)\nLocation: Yaounde-Cameroon (Only on Invitation)\nBACKGROUND\n The Nkafu Policy Institute is a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, which works to catalyze the transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science\, technology\, health\, and the implementation of development policies that will create economic opportunities for all. Nkafu Policy Institute is a leading African think tank with a mission to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that allow all Africans to prosper in free\, fair\, democratic and sustainable economies. The Institute is engaged in promoting policies that strengthen the private sector and has created a Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center to promote business incubation.\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute\, in partnership with organizations in Ghana and Burkina Faso\, is implementing a two (2) years project – funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) entitled: “Social entrepreneurship for sustainable development in SubSaharan Africa: Lessons learnt from business incubation in Cameroon\, Burkina Faso and Ghana.”\nThe International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian Organization with the mandate “to initiate\, encourage\, support\, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific\, technical\, and other knowledge to the economic and social advancement of those regions.” To achieve this\, the organization collaborates with partners by funding projects as such that foresees as an eligible activity the provision of financial support to third parties\, as a means to achieve its objectives.\nTHE RESEARCH PROJECT\nBusiness incubators provide the structural support that enables new businesses to grow and become financially independent\, strengthening the private sector and propelling an economy. In the last decade\, Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a proliferation of business incubators. It is hoped that they will play a key role in attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, especially with regards to gender equality and the promotion of sustained and inclusive economic growth. Yet\, the effectiveness and impact of these business incubators remain largely unexplored. Likewise\, their role in accelerating the economic transformation of Africa seems hard to be established. This study will be carried out in this exploratory phase in 3 sub-Saharan African countries with specific economic dynamics. The selected countries are Burkina Faso\, Ghana and Cameroon.\nRESEARCH OBJECTIVES\nThe overall research objective is to map the business incubation practice in selected Sub-Saharan African countries and see how these contribute to the attainment of SDGs 4\, 5\, 8\, 9\, and 13. The relationship between business incubators’ success and the country’s ecosystem for “science and innovation” is extremely important to elucidate. Innovation and science systems can be thought to entail four major components; (i) a scientific program on innovation at the ministerial level in a country; (ii) a strategy for technology diffusion in light of research and development; (iii) a science-based industrial park for technological commercialization and (iv) engagement of experts and capacity building for entrepreneurs and innovators. This project\, therefore\, seeks to understand better the initial conditions of business incubators in pilot countries\, the relationship with the science and innovation ecosystem in the country\, and how development partners can engage for more significant and sustained impact.\nSPECIFIC OBJECTIVES\nThis project will investigate: · The connection of incubation to the ecosystem for innovation and science: How conducive is the research environment in supporting innovators? How to strengthen these ecosystems in a way that is conducive to innovation and SDG? Who can do what in such ecosystems? · The relationship between business creation and SDGs 4\, 5\, 8 9 et 13 what is done\, what are the gaps and what should be done? · Opportunities and challenges resulting from the national fiscal and regulatory framework to successfully scale up. · The process of scaling up with a particular interest in the factors of success and failure and an analysis of the role of public policies: which are the most critical areas where innovation can make a difference? The success of incubation-to-scale: generalizability of best practices observed in one country to another.\nOBJECTIVES OF THE INCEPTION WORKSHOP\n The main objective of this inception workshop is to officially present the methodological tools that will be used in the implementation of the project in Cameroon. More specifically\, it will:\nPresent the results of the literature review carried out in the framework of the project;\nPresent the results of the pilot phase of the project (preliminary survey report) carried out in the city of Yaounde between the 17th and 23rd of March 2021 to test certain hypotheses admitted in the final survey questionnaire;\nFinalize the survey questionnaire for data collection\nPresent the statistical and econometric methods that will be used for the processing and analysis of the data collected in the field;\nAdopt the themes of the scientific articles that will be written in the framework of this project\nPARTICIPANTS\nIncubators\nSocial Entrepreneurs\nCapital providers\nEcosystem’s enablers\nBeneficiaries\n Number of participants expected: 36\nEXPECTED OUTPUT\nFinalize the survey questionnaire for data collection\nIdentify appropriate data collection strategies (phone calls\, field visits\, emails\, etc.) with selected stakeholders’ assistance.\nDefine the statistical and econometric methods that will be used for the processing and analysis of the collected data\,\nDefine the themes of the scientific articles that will be written in the framework of this project.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-103{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-103 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-103{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-103 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-103{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-103 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-70{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/in-country-workshop-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Gender Perspectives: The Role of Women in Resolving the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 29\, 2021  Time: 3:00 pm (Cameroon time) Duration: 90 minsVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Contextual Analysis\nIn conflict resolution\, many actors who play various roles in resolving the conflict. Women’s role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding has long been underestimated\, especially in societies where patriarchy is the order of the day. For close to four years that the armed conflict in the North West and South West regions erupted and has dragged on\, the role of the women in mitigating and or resolving the conflict is underestimated.  The continuous conflict produces gendered outcomes in Cameroon\, with particular shifts enabling Cameroonian women to participate in activities – such as conflict resolution – that were previously considered an exclusively male domain.\nWhen the male more senior elites and chiefs are losing effective control over the heavily-armed young militia\, Cameroonian women have an opportunity to intervene in peacebuilding. As mothers\, grandmothers\, aunts\, spouses\, sisters – and as those more often victimized – Cameroonian women understand that to minimize atrocities committed\, they needed to take action to curb the violence. With this fundamental role in reducing conflict in their respective communities\, there is a greater need to empower women as a veritable tool for conflict transformation and peacebuilding in Cameroon – a role that the international community and other potential stakeholders have not been able to play.\nThe close to  4 years of armed conflict in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon has caused maleficent obliteration of human lives and property. Regardless of the efforts taken by the national and international interested parties in bringing to an end the crisis\, armed hostilities such as; kidnapping for ransoms\, civil strife\, enforced disappearances and killings committed by both the Cameroon military and separatist fighters have continued to go unabated. Front and back of all these disastrous situations\, women and girls are often exposed to acts of violence that seriously undermine their rights and deny them opportunities arising from gender inequality. It is worth stating that women are the worst hit in situations of armed conflicts.  Women have unique opportunities for conflict resolution and peacebuilding due to the unique role they play in society. The recent calls for a cessation of hostilities by some women in the country and especially those in crisis-hit regions clearly indicate their frustration with the handling of the crisis. It also demonstrates the unique roles women have in building peace in society and bringing to an end violent conflict.\nAlthough women have frequently been the first to take the risks necessary to promote dialogue across divided communities\, as they have attempted in the on-going Anglophone conflict\, they are marginalized from taking these initiatives. It is from this viewpoint that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has come up with this opportunity to encourage stakeholders of the conflict and the general public to participate and discuss on the role women can play to put an end to this conflict and orchestrate the most precious peace and sustainable development in the North West and South West regions in particular and Cameroon in general.\nObjectives of the Dialogue\nThe event’s objective is to engage schools of thoughts\, stakeholders and the general public in debates and discussions how women contribute to resolving the crisis in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon.\nFrom this standpoint and in accordance with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute – a Think at the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, the public dialogue will be centred on carrying out an independent research to provide comprehensive and incisive evidenced-based policy recommendations that will spur a concise roadmap in resolving the Anglophone conflict and putting in place a platform for sustainable peace and development in the North West and South West regions in particular and Cameroon in general.\nThematic areas\nDuring this event\, there will be presentations on various approaches put in place to resolve the conflict. Presentations will dwell on the different actors that have intervened in resolving the conflict\, successes\, challenges and contentions.\nThematic area 1:  Are women interested in the on-going crisis in the North West and South West region? Why are the female ministers\, parliamentarians\, senators\, etc\, silent about the on-going atrocities perpetrated in the conflict?\nThematic area 2: What are the main difficulties facing women in the resolution of the crisis? What can be the contribution of women in resolving the on-going conflict?\nThematic area 3: Is there any example in the world of a significant contribution of women in resolving a conflict? How can these examples inspire women in Cameroon in the search for solutions to the on-going conflict?\nThematic area 4: Anglophone crisis: what is the way forward in the resolution of the crisis?\nMethodology\nThe public dialogue will include short presentations from panelists followed by a moderated interactive and participatory debates and discussions from participants on issues related to the women and their efforts towards solving the conflict in the North West and South West regions.\n Who should participate?\nThis event is open to the general public both within and out of Cameroon. It will bring together participants from the women organisations\, women groups\, public & private sectors\, academia\, civil society organisations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists. In general\, it will bring together all stakeholders with the potentials and strategies to propose alternative approaches to resolves the on-going Anglophone crisis in Cameroon and put in place a road map for social cohesion and sustainable development in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees\nNo participation fee is required. Nevertheless\, all participants must register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\n.fusion-button.button-44 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-104{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-104 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-104{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-104 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-104{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-104 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-71{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/gender-perspectives-the-role-of-women-in-resolving-the-anglophone-crisis-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Is The Regulation Framework a Barrier To The Success Of New Businesses In Cameroon?
DESCRIPTION:Date: 27th April 2021 / Time: 10 AMVenue: Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Heardquarter – Simbock YaoundéBackground\nUnder its framework of the Cameroon Business Forum (CBF) over the past 10 years\, Cameroon has undertaken several reforms to improve its business environment and to attract investors. However\, there are many bottlenecks to enhancing the business environment in Cameroon to promote business creation. While efforts are made to ease starting a business in Cameroon\, there remains a fundamental question about the profitability and survival of these businesses.\nCertifications and standardization norms which are among some of the regulatory policies needed in every formal economy for the protection of consumers\, seem to affect the profitability and survival of new businesses in Cameroon. Many business owners report being handicapped by the standards imposed on them. The survival and profitability of businesses in Cameroon are plagued by the requirement to obtain an authorization or homologation before any innovations and marketing which is a form of closure of the market and public space.\nFor example\, a young entrepreneur who invents a simple oximeter to allow patients to measure their blood pressure independently must submit his product to the authorization of the Ministry in charge of public health. To transform seasonal fruit into organic fruit juice\, you must undergo a series of costly certifications. Also\, the Tanty brand\, one of the few growing companies in the food industry\, had preferred to close its peanut oil production line rather than invest in standardization.\nTherefore\, the regulation framework seems to be a discouraging factor to entrepreneurs in Cameroon\, considering it is extremely difficult for some to meet up with these standards or certifications in terms of cost. This situation could also partially explain why 80% of businesses die before 5 years in the country.\nTo contribute to the improvement of Cameroon’s ranking of the Doing Business Index (DBI)\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a public debate on March\, 11th 2021\, on the theme ‘‘Is the regulation framework a barrier to the success of new businesses in Cameroon?’’.\nObjectives and key issues\nThe main objective of this Nkafu Public Debates is to provide a platform for Cameroonian and African high-level experts the opportunity to objectively address the conditions required to succeed in investment in Cameroon. This debate will explore the necessity and role of regulatory norms on the success of new businesses in Cameroon. The main question to be answered is\, “Should the government relax regulatory norms to facilitate the profitability and growth of new businesses in Cameroon?’’\nIndeed\, some experts think that standardization norms and certification of products are difficult and expensive to get\, while others believe that businesses are reluctant to fulfil these necessary conditions.\nSpecifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\nExamine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index;\nCritically assess the current legislation as regards business creation in the country;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of standardization norms and certification of products;\nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to ease business creation in the country as well as the profitability and the survival of these businesses.\nProposed topics/guiding questions for discussion and format\nIn keeping with the overall theme of ‘‘Is the regulation framework a barrier to the success of new businesses in Cameroon?’’ and the debate objectives\, the following topics/issues and guiding questions are suggested for further exploration:\nCameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index. The ‘‘Starting a Business Indicator’’ of the Doing Business Index by the World Bank measures ‘‘the number of procedures\, time\, cost\, and paid-in minimum capital requirement for a small-to-medium-size limited liability company to start up and formally operate in each economy’s largest business city.’’ In Cameroon\, the largest business city is Douala in the Littoral region. According to the Doing Business Index by the World Bank\, Cameroon was ranked 104 across 190 economies in 2020. In other words\, the country is among the worst countries in the world where starting up a business is easy for entrepreneurs. Such a trend is also observed from 2007 to 2020. What can explain Cameroon’s poor performance in the DBI? Has the country taken measures to improve its ranking? What are the repercussions of such actions?\nLegislation as regards business creation in Cameroon. The majority of entrepreneurs in Cameroon prefer a sole proprietorship rather than a Limited Liability Company (LLC) because of its simplicity in terms of documents required and the low cost. Statistics from IFC and OHADA (2018) show that\, in Cameroon\, the number of newly registered sole proprietorships is fast-growing (from 10\,613 in 2015 to 12\,373 in 2016) while the number of newly created LLCs is low in comparison (from 2\,526 in 2015 to 2\,565 in 2016). Is the legal framework conducive for business creation in Cameroon? Are procedures to open a business in Cameroon simple\, straightforward\, and affordable? Are companies subjected to any regulatory and fiscal repression?\nStandardization norms and certification of products. It appears very difficult for young companies to meet international norms from the European Union or other trade regions. Indeed\, the majority do not have the financial capacities to meet those very high standards. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that 80% of companies die before 5 years. Do norms for the local market exist in Cameroon? Are companies forced/obliged to comply with international norms? Are the authorities envisaging a gradual progression in terms of norms compliance?\nRegarding the format\, Nkafu Public Debates represent a platform par excellence for non-politicized debates based on evidence\, facts\, and statistics. The objective of these debates is to allow Cameroonian and African high-level experts to objectively address a set of issues related to our country’s economic development. The format of the 90-minutes debate is as follows:\nThe debate panel will constitute two experts arguing FOR and two AGAINST the proposition. The moderator will spend 5 minutes on opening comments and inform the audience of the ground rules. He/she will then invite debaters to the stage. Each debater will be allotted 3 minutes for Opening Remarks. The next 30 minutes will be moderated back and forth\, with each team having 3 minutes to respond. Twenty (20) minutes will be dedicated to audience questions and\, each debater will have 2 minutes for Closing Remarks.\nThe entire debate will be videotaped and streamed live online through the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation social media platforms. During the debate\, the expectation is that panelists defend their points of view based on facts\, statistics\, and experience. There will be no PowerPoint presentation. Also\, panelists are expected to give interviews to the media after the debate and share in refreshments.\nExpected outputs and outcomes\nThe outputs expected from this debate comprise the following:\nReports of the debate (by the invited media and the organizer)\nDebate Highlights (via the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Newsletter)\nOne op-ed on the nexus regulation framework and success of new businesses in Cameroon\nThe first Nkafu Public Debates should generate the following outcomes:\nCameroon’s past performance in the DBI examined and the measures taken to improve on this ranking explained with their impact;\nAssessment of the legislation as regards business creation effected with explanations on the procedures\, cost\, and time provided;\nBenefits and challenges of standardization norms and certification of products in Cameroon and their impact on new ventures understood;\nReforms to ease business creation in the country as well as the profitability and the survival of businesses are identified.\nVenue and date\nThe first edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for 27th April 2021 at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Headquarters in Simbock\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.\nTarget audience\nThis debate will provide a forum for at least 50 participants from various fields of expertise and allow them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public\, and civil society actors\, to name a few. It is a unique occasion to better inform on the reforms needed for an emerging Cameroon by 2035. Also\, this event will create a platform for professional development and career advice.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-105{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-105 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-105{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-105 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-105{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-105 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-72{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/is-the-regulation-framework-a-barrier-to-the-success-of-new-businesses-in-cameroon-2/
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SUMMARY:One Year Into The Covid-19 Pandemic: What Lessons Can Be Learned?
DESCRIPTION:Time: 23rd April 2021 at 3 PM (Cameroon Time)Venue: Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook (Register Here)Background\nMarch 2021 marks 1 year since the 1st case of corona virus was reported in Cameroon. One year from recording the first case of the virus\, the global economy is yet to recover from the shock of the global health crisis that has affected every sector. Unfortunately presently speaking\, Cameroon and the rest of the world are still in the quest for a definite solution to the pandemic. It might be pessimistic to say COVID-19 has come to stay but until a definite solution is found\, we are yet to be free from the Virus. The socio-economic impact of the pandemic on the global economy has been huge. However\, the response strategy of some countries and how they have been limiting its spread is “a light at the end of the tunnel” for others.\nObjective of the event\nThis event has as objective to assess the Cameroonian anti-COVID-19 response one year into the pandemic and discuss on the way forward\nMain themes to be discussed\nTo evaluate the ramifications of the pandemic so far on the global economy with a specific focus on Africa and Cameroon over the past one year\nEvaluate the impact on the health care sector\nEvaluate the level of cooperation between states in finding a sustainable solution to the outbreak and spread of the pandemic\nIdentify the changes that have been made in Cameroon today as a result of the pandemic and how the world is adapting: what lessons can be learn?\nEvaluate response strategies adopted by different States both in the private and public sector and propose modifications.\nDiscuss regional differences in response strategies\, their outcomes and potential\nExpectations\nAt the end of this event\, participants should understand the following:\nThe one year impact of the pandemic in Cameroon\nHighlight response strategies with potential to significantly slow the pandemic\nThe Measures that have been taken so far in the past one year\, how to reinforce them in order to successfully get out of the pandemic\, what lessons can be learned.\nParticipants\nThe event will gather different actors involved like researchers\, experts on public policy and policy makers at the national\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and International Organizations.\nDate and Venue\nTime: 23rd April 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time\nVenue: Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook (Register Here)\nOrganizers\nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-133{width:100% !important;margin-top : 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!important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-134 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-134{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-134 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-134{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-134 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr.  Marie-Solange NDOM\nCardiologist\nMedical adviser\, Laquintinie Douala\,\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-135{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-135 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 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and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-137{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-137 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-button.button-49 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-138{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-138 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-138{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-138 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-138{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-138 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 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URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/one-year-into-the-covid-19-pandemic-what-lessons-can-be-learned-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:In-Country Workshop – Ghana
DESCRIPTION:1 Background The Social entrepreneurship for sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons learnt from business incubation in Cameroon\, Burkina Faso\, and Ghana is a research project implemented by the Nkafu Policy Institute with funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The project spans a period of two (2) years covering Cameroon\, Burkina Faso\, and Ghana and Innohub is the representative for Ghana.2 The Inception Workshop\nThe Inception Workshop for the research project is expected to take place on 23rd April 2021. This workshop will kick-start the two year activities in Ghana which will complement the activities that will be simultaneously carried out in Burkina Faso and Cameroon. Expected attendees include representatives of business incubator and accelerator hubs\, development institutions\, government institutions\, funding organizations\, and policy advocates.\n3 Objectives\nThe main objectives of the inception workshop are to:\nFormally present the project\, its objectives\, anticipated results and activities with relevant ecosystem stakeholders;\nEnsure that the objectives and outcomes of the project are adequately communicated;\nDiscuss project timeline\, project activities and clarify roles and responsibilities of Innohub as well as the stakeholders;\nGather initial feedback from attendants; and\nCommunicate measures in place to monitor progress\n4 Benefits of the Workshop to the Project\nGathering knowledge from the stakeholders based on their experience in the ecosystem is expected to facilitate activities during the data collection stage. Additionally\, the workshop is expected to clarify assumptions and ensure that deliverables and objectives are clear. Through the workshop\, the team expects to gain a preliminary understanding of the limitations\, constraints\, and risks of the project.\n5 Expected Stakeholders\nThe team will reach out to stakeholders from the initial list compiled during the mapping activity. Considering a positive response rate of approximately 50 percent\, an attendance of 7-10 individuals is expected. Potential stakeholders include:\nBritish Council\nGhana Climate Investment Center (GCIC)\nThe Challenges Group\nPartnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)\nSEED Ghana\nGhana Tech Lab\nSE Ghana\nInvest In Africa (IIA\, APP)\nMeltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology\nStanbic Incubator\nNational Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme\nSNV\nGIZ\nKosmos Innovation Center (KIC)\nNational Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI)\nBUSAC Fund\nWangara Green Ventures\nMDF West Africa\nMountain Research Institute\nReach for Change\n6 Date and Time\nWorkshop (23rd April 2021. 10am – 12pm)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-102{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-102 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-102{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-102 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-102{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-102 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-69{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/in-country-workshop-ghana/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship
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DTSTAMP:20250127T115422Z
CREATED:20230824T084335Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy and Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa – Strongmen and the Closing Civic Space
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 22\, 2021 at 10am EST (3pm West / Central Africa)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)1. Overview\nOver the last 15 years there has been a notable “backsliding” on democracy worldwide. The recent publication by Freedom House this year revealed only eight (8) countries (includes several smaller countries) rated as “free” and full democracies in Africa in 2021. This notable regression has clearly resulted in growing concerns about the future of democracy especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The backsliding on democratic norms\, prior to COVID-19\, was championed by out-of-touch elites in autocratic regimes using all means possible to perpetuate their rule.\nAcross sub-Saharan Africa the last four years has seen accelerated declines in democratic gains\, partly attributable to policies of the Trump administration. There have been constitutional changes to perpetuate incumbent rule (Cote D’Ivoire and Guinea)\, a recent coup d’état in Mali\, worsening conflict in Cameroon\, Ethiopia and Central African Republic amongst others. There are indications that Macky Sall of Senegal is following a familiar playbook to extend his rule. Many regimes have used the COVID-19 pandemic to further repress their citizens.\nWithin this difficult terrain\, what can be done to defend democracy and civil liberties in Africa? What can we anticipate from the Biden administration’s proposed Summit on Democracy? What lessons have been learned on protecting civic space across the continent? These are some of the questions to discuss in this one-hour panel discussion.\n2. Date and Venue\nApril 22\, 2021 at 10am EST (3pm West / Central Africa). Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live (Register)\n3. Panelists /Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-113{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-113 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-113{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-113 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-113{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-113 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-76{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Jon Temin\, Director – Africa Program\, Freedom House\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-114{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-114 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-114{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-114 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-114{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-114 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Ms Kemi Okenyodo\nExecutive Director – Partners West Africa Nigeria\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-115{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-115 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-115{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-115 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-115{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-115 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Mr. Francis Tazoacha\nDirector of Peace and Security at Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-116{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-116 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-116{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-116 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-116{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-116 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Denis Foretia (Moderator)\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-117{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-117 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-117{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-117 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-117{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-117 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-77{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}4. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, and leaders of civil society organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-46 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-118{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-118 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-118{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-118 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-118{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-118 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-78{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/defending-democracy-and-freedom-in-sub-saharan-africa-strongmen-and-the-closing-civic-space-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210413T000000
DTSTAMP:20250127T115422Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Lessons from COVID-19 for Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 13\, 2021 at 10AM – 11AM EST (3PM – 4PM Cameroon)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)1. Background\nThe world was caught unprepared by the COVID-19 pandemic\, which has resulted in the loss of 2.4million lives worldwide and poses an unparalleled threat to public health\, food supply\, and economic systems. The economic and social disruptions caused by the pandemic have devastated large and small countries alike. Even prosperous nations with well-equipped and managed healthcare systems were not spared.\nDespite growing calls for pandemic preparedness and biodefense from leaders including Bill Gates and the US first Secretary for Homeland Security Tom Ridge\, COVID-19 revealed how ill-prepared the world is to combat a pandemic. It is not too early to draw lessons from this lack of preparation and global coordination. Not only will doing so aid current recovery efforts\, but it would also increase readiness for the next communicable or vector-borne disease to threaten the world.\nQuestions such as how the world will prepare for the next inevitable pandemic and what needs to be done to reduce the likelihood of future pandemics are at the forefront of many people’s minds. The Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, intends to deliberate on how to prepare for the next pandemic with a focus on lessons learned from COVID-19 in this wide-ranging conversation with key public health experts.\n2. Objectives:\nThis conversation’s main objective is to distil lessons from this painful experience so that the world is better positioned to cope with potential future waves of the current pandemic and avoid disaster when the next one strikes. This event will\nEvaluate the various measures already put in place to curb the spread that can be replicated.\nWhat are the possible loopholes?\nEvaluate the proposed solutions.\nAnalyse the challenges faced in implementing some of the COVID-19 measures enacted\n3. Expected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of:\nLessons learnt from COVID-19-what worked and what didn’t work.\nEffective emergency preparedness strategies for future outbreaks\n4. Date and Venue\nApril 13th\, 2021 at 10AM EST (3PM Cameroon) Event will be held on ZOOM (Register) and streamed live\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-119{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-119 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-119{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-119 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-119{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-119 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-79{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}5. Panelists / Moderator\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-120{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-120 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-120{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-120 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-120{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-120 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Mwenya Kasonde\nGlobal Health consultant (USAID\, UNICEF & WHO)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-121{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-121 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-121{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-121 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-121{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-121 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Yele Aluko MD\, MBA\nChief Medical Officer – EY Americas\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-122{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-122 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-122{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-122 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-122{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-122 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}\nDr. Ronald Gobina\nDirector of the Health Policy and Research Program – Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-123{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-123 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-123{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-123 > .fusion-column-wrapper 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.fusion-builder-column-124{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-124 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Denis Foretia (Moderator)\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-125{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-125 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-125{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-125 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-125{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-125 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-80{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}6. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-47 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-126{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-126 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-126{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-126 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-126{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-126 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-81{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/preparing-for-the-next-pandemic-lessons-from-covid-19-for-africa-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:How Efficient are the Mechanisms for Financing Territorial Decentralization in Cameroon?
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 7th\, 2021  Time: 3:00 pm (Cameroon time) Duration: 90 minutesVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)The issue of financing is at the heart of the renewal of territorial decentralization marked by the establishment of Regions in Cameroon. The General Code of Decentralized Territorial Collectivities (GCDTC) adopted on December 24\, 2019 did not ignore this thorny issue. Echoing the principle of the free administration of local authorities enshrined in the Constitution of January 18\, 1996 with the corollary of the administrative and financial autonomy of the DTCs\, the GCDTC specifies in its article 11 (2) that “Territorial Collectivities have budgets and own resources for the management of regional and local interests ”. Article 12 is even more precise when it states that “the resources necessary for the exercise by the local authorities of their competences are devolved to them either by transfer of taxation\, or by endowments\, or by both at the same time”. Reading this provision\, it is easy to understand that taxation and grants constitute the two main mechanisms for financing decentralization.\nIn fact\, the tax transfer mentioned above refers\, on one hand\, to the local taxes and duties\, on which the legislator legislated by the 2009 law on local taxation with its subsequent amendments; On the other hand\, the transfer of taxation also refers to those of state taxes\, the proceeds of which are allocated in whole or in part to DTCs. Regarding allocations\, the GCDTC provides in its article 25 (1) which  “established a General Decentralization Endowment intended for the partial financing of decentralization“. This resource\, indexed to a fraction of annual government revenue\, may not be less than 15%. Moreover\, special allocations may also be granted to local authorities by the state in the case where insufficient financial resources risk compromising the achievement or execution of public service missions.\nIn addition to local taxation\, the General Decentralization Endowment (GDE) and special allocation\, the GCDTC has considered other financing mechanisms. These are the resources emanating from the transfer of powers from the State to the DTCs\, resources resulting from income-generating activities\, the proceeds of the exploitation of the domain and of its services\, the resources drawn from the exploitation of the soil and subsoil\, equity investments\, the creation of establishments or local public capital companies\, decentralized cooperation\, loans\, public-private partnerships\, financing of private individuals\, donations and bequests.\nIn view of all these mechanisms\, one would come\, hastily no doubt\, to the conclusion that the financing difficulties which have long obstructed the smooth running of decentralization are only a distant memory. But in reality\, how effective are these financing mechanisms? The issue of efficiency deserves special attention in view of the obstacles inherent in the operationalization of the latter. It suffices to point out that the main sources of financing\, namely the GDE and local taxation have not yet been acquired. In 2020\, the GDE was 49.9 billion\, or 1% of the state budget. In 2021\, it increased significantly to 232.1 billion\, or 7.2% of state revenue. Despite this increase\, we are well below the 15% forecast by the GCDTC. With regard to local taxation\, it remains a real Arlesian\, because the fiscal autonomy of the DTCs is put to the test in practice\, as is the management of subsoil resources. As for borrowing\, it remains confined within a restrictive legal framework and a coercive financial framework. In an international environment disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis\, an internal war in the North-West and South-West regions with a strong impact on public finances\, a stifling domestic and external debt\, a trade balance deficit and massive embezzlement of public funds\, it is not without interest to debate the question of the effectiveness of the financing of territorial decentralization in Cameroon.\nObjectives of the dialogue\nThe objective of this public dialogue is to question the effectiveness of the decentralization financing mechanisms provided for by the GCDTC. By giving the floor to experts\, this public dialogue aims to:\nClarify the specificities of each decentralization financing mechanism;\nQuestion the difficulties and obstacles inherent in their operationality;\nExplore ways and efficient financing solutions for the advent of effective decentralization.\nAxes of dialogue\nThis public dialogue will be organized around three (3) axes.\nAxis 1: What are the financing mechanisms for territorial decentralization? Does the General Code of Decentralized Territorial Collectivities innovate?\nAxis 2: What are the practical difficulties inherent in the financing of decentralization? What are the obstacles to local taxation?\nAxis 3: How to consider better financing of decentralization in Cameroon? What are the possible new financing avenues?\nOrganization and conduct of the dialogue\nThis Public Dialogue is organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think Tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. This is an online event to be held on Wednesday\, April 07\, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. prompt and will last for 90 minutes. Led by a moderator\, each panelist will present on the 03 different thematic for 15 minutes. Then\, the phase of exchanges between participants and panelists will begin. This phase will last 30 minutes. (Register Here)\nPanelists\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-106{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-106 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-106{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-106 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-106{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-106 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-73{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Dr. DOUANLA Edocile Bardo\,\nPublic Accountant at the municipal revenue office of the town hall of Dschang\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-107{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-107 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-107{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-107 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-107{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-107 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. BOUAKUIETSO POUNEGNONG Melvin\,\nPh.D in Public Law\, Managing Partner of Cabinet LAF CONSULTING SARL\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-108{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-108 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-108{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-108 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-108{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-108 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. TCHIENO TIMENE Arsène\,\nExpert-Consultant in Public Finance\, Decentralization and Local Development\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-109{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-109 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-109{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-109 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-109{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-109 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}NTYAMA ONDO Socrate\,\nAssistant at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences\, University of Douala\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-110{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-110 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-110{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-110 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-110{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-110 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator\nDr. TIDO BATIO René\,\nAssistant at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of the University of Bamenda\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-111{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-111 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-111{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-111 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-111{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-111 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-74{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Who can participate?\nThis public dialogue is open to everyone from the public and private sectors\, civil society\, actors in the political scene\, religious leaders\, journalists\, trade unionists\, students\, etc …\nParticipation fee\nParticipation in the dialogue is free. However\, those wishing to take part are requested to register in advance using the link available on the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation website.\n.fusion-button.button-45 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-112{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-112 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-112{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-112 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-112{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-112 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-75{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/how-efficient-are-the-mechanisms-for-financing-territorial-decentralization-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210318T000000
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SUMMARY:Women’s Economic Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Where are we in 2021?
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 18 \, 2021 at 9:00am – 10:00am EST (2:00pm – 3:00pm GMT)Venue: Online (ZOOM) (Register Here) Overview\nWomen’s economic empowerment is widely recognized by governments\, international development institutions\, and businesses as essential for human progress\, economic development\, and business success. This is why gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are critical priorities in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda five (1). In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)\, women face deeply rooted obstacles to achieving their potential at work and other parts of life. Not only does persistent gender inequality affect women\, but it also impedes economic and social progress in the region. The African Development Bank has stated that “eliminating gender inequality and empowering women could raise the productive potential of one billion Africans\, delivering a huge boost to the continent’s development potential.”\nIn SSA\, women are already very active participants in the economy. According to the African Development Bank’s inaugural African Gender Equity Index Report\, women “are more active as economic agents in Africa than anywhere else in the world.” The report notes that women perform most agricultural activities\, own a third of all firms\, and comprise 70 percent of employees in some countries. Women are present in every part of SSA value chains—as producers and business owners\, executives and employees\, distributors\, and consumers. Despite these contributions\, women face significant economic challenges in SSA. While most African women work\, they still face financial exclusion\, as their jobs are underpaid\, undervalued\, and mostly in the informal sector.\nAccelerating progress on women’s economic empowerment in this decade and many decades to come will not be easy. The challenges are complex and tackling them will require significant commitment and investment by all sectors of society. It is on this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing this discussion to:\nEngage stakeholders from the public and private sector\, including policymakers\, public authorities\, economic experts\, civil societies organisations\, social entrepreneurs\, to participate in public dialogue on Women Economic Empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa.\nDiscuss the main barriers holding back women in SSA from achieving their full economic potential.\nIdentify practical actions institutions can take to advance women’s economic empowerment.\nEvaluate sectors with the greatest prospects for women\, and stakeholders who are well positioned to implement or advocate for solutions.\n Date and Venue\nMarch 18\, 2021 at 9am EST (2pm GMT). The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n Panelists /Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-82{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Ayisha Osori\, Executive Director\,\nOpen Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Prudence Tamonkeng Fonkwe\, Sub-Director for Advancement of Female\nEntrepreneurship\, Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family\, Cameroon\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Fuein Vera Kum\, Research Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Denis Foretia\nCo-Chair of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and Executive Chairman of the Nkafu Policy Institute (MODERATOR)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-83{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}\n Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policymakers at the national\, continental\, and international levels\, and civil society organizations’ leaders. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-48 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-84{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/womens-economic-empowerment-in-sub-saharan-africa-where-are-we-in-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:The Conflict in Ethiopia – Where do we go from here?
DESCRIPTION:The Conflict in Ethiopia – Where do we go from here? Date : February 23\, 2021 at 10am – 11:00am EST (3pm – 4:00pm GMT)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)\n Overview\nPolitical change is indispensable\, but it is very vital through an evolution rather than a revolution. Political transitions rarely move forward with consistent\, one-directional progress. It is normal that there will be resistance to reforms\, both from those who previously held power and those who see a path towards power under a new dispensation. Tigrayans make up only six percent of Ethiopia’s population of 110 million\, but they have had enormous influence in the country since leading the armed struggle that ousted the communist regime in 1991. But since Abiy Ahmed came to power in April 2\, 2018\, he vowed to distribute power more evenly\, thus diminishing the Tigrayans’ political and economic domination. He equally carried out massive cracked down in the region by indiscriminately arresting both civilian and security officials from the region on corruption-related cases — leaving many Tigrayans angered and alienated.\nThe 1995 Constitution of Ethiopia states in Article 39.1\, “Every Nation\, Nationality and People in Ethiopia has an unconditional right to self-determination\, including the right to secession.” In that light\, some Tigrayans have entertained the dea of secession from Ethiopia. Others have taken the tack of pressing for more autonomy\, and more freedom to promote their own language and culture. In that perspective\, the Tigrayans held the parliamentary elections on September 9\, 2020. The elections also included The Tigray Independence Party\, which was recently formed\, and which calls for secession. The election was considered illegal by the central government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed\, who postponed general elections earlier in the year under the pretext of the COVID-19 pandemic.\nFighting between the TPLF and the Federal Government began with the 4 November attacks on the Northern Command bases and headquarters of the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) in Tigray Region by TPLF aligned security forces and with attacks by the ENDF in the Tigray Region on the same day\, that federal authorities described as a police action. The federal forces took control of the Tigrayan capital Mekelle on November 28th\, after which Prime Minister Abiy declared the Tigray operation ‘over’. The TPLF stated in late November that it would continue fighting until the ‘invaders’ are out.\nGiven this backdrop\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation seeks to better understand the root causes of this conflict\, the ensuing humanitarian catastrophe and avenues through which the conflict can be resolved.\nAreas to be addressed include:\nRoot causes of the conflict\nFederalism in Ethiopia and prospects for the future\nThe humanitarian crisis in Tigray\nThe state of human rights in the country\nHow the conflict can be effectively resolved\nRole of IGAD countries\, multilateral institutions\, the European Union\, the United States etc\n Date and Venue\nFebruary 23\, 2021 at 10am EST (3pm GMT). Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live. (Register Here)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-139{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-139 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-139{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-139 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-139{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-139 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-87{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}3. Panelists /Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-140{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-140 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-140{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-140 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-140{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-140 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Prof. John Mukum Mbaku\,\nBrady Presidential Distinguished Professor – Weber State\, Non-Resident Senior Fellow – Brookings Institution\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-141{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-141 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-141{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-141 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-141{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-141 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Amaka Anku\,\nPractice Head – Africa\, Eurasia Group\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-142{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-142 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-142{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-142 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-142{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-142 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Mesenbet Assefa\,\nAssistant Professor of Laws\, Addis Ababa University\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-143{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-143 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-143{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-143 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-143{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-143 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Abdullahi Boru Halakhe\,\nHorn of Africa Analyst\, Washington D.C\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-144{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-144 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-144{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-144 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-144{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-144 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-88{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Esayas Hailemariam\nCo-chair of Governance\, Peace & Security (GPS-Justice)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-145{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-145 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-145{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-145 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-145{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-145 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-146{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-146 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-146{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-146 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-146{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-146 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-147{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-147 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-147{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-147 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-147{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-147 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Denis Foretia\,\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute\nModerator\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-148{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-148 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen 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Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, and leaders of civil society organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-50 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-149{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-149 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-149{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-149 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-149{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-149 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-89{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-conflict-in-ethiopia-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Searching for a Negotiated Settlement to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon: Possibilities and Potential
DESCRIPTION:“Searching for a Negotiated Settlement to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon: Possibilities and Potential”Date: 22nd February 2021 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutesVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)\nBackground\nUnlike many African countries\, Cameroon enjoyed relative peace and stability since achieving independence and reunification in 1960 and 1961 from French and British colonial rules respectively. While the drivers of this peace and stability are subject to political debates\, the last couple of years has seen the country plunged into political chaos characterized by growing instability and insecurity. Most often\, the Anglophone crisis that is raging in the Northwest and South West Regions\, the Boko Haram insurgency in the Far North Region and the conflict in the neighbouring Central African Republic with a shared border with Cameroon’s East Region are quickly cited as the causes of instability in Cameroon. Despite the efforts made by the Cameroon government and multilateral engagements involving foreign powers and international organisations\, the insecurity seems to be intensifying\, thus compromising already achieved development gains and blurring the growth and emergence of the country by the 2035 agenda\nOf critical concern among instability drivers in Cameroon is the Anglophone crisis which began as peaceful protests against longstanding Anglophone marginalisation (real or perceived) led by Common Law layers and teachers of the English sub-system of education (with the Common Law and the Anglo-Saxon system of education representing the core colonial inheritances of the then British Southern Cameroons). Since the insurrection\, various attempts by the government of Cameroon\, have proven largely inadequate\, resolving the crisis sustainably. The government of Cameroon opted for a military strategy from the very beginning of the peaceful protest that quickly metamorphosed into an armed conflict. With the deepening of the crisis\, the government has also made several peaceful concessions and top-down institutional responses\, including the Major National Dialogue conveyed by the President of the Republic and Chaired by the Prime Minister Chief Dr. Dion Ngute\, from September 30 to October 4\, 2019.\nUnfortunately\, the crisis has continued unabated\, gradually transforming itself into a civil war between government forces and the Anglophone separatist who are clamouring for the independence of a supposed state they call Ambozania. This has continued to usher in grave security and human rights consequences. The International Crisis Group (ICG) in a statement on 26 September 2019 notes that the “violence has claimed around 3\,000 lives\, displaced half a million people within Cameroon\, compelled another 40\,000 to flee to Nigeria\, deprived 700\,000 children of schooling in their home areas and left one in three people in the Anglophone regions in need of humanitarian aid.\nIn the face of this political and security stalemate\, some countries (including the US and Switzerland) as well as conflict resolution experts and institutions/organisations have continued to advise the government of Cameroon on the need for an inclusive dialogue mediated by an internal or external mediator in order to seek for a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone conflict. Even though there are no signs of progress in this regard\, it is necessary to engage in a public discourse on how a negotiated settlement of the crisis could be approached. In this connection\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a public dialogue event to stimulate discussions and debates on the potentials of arriving at a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone Crisis in a bit to bring about durable peace and security in The two conflict affected regions.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage the Cameroonian public in a frank dialogue on the possibilities and challenges of getting to a negotiated settlement between the main conflict parties.  What are the opportunities\, possibilities and potential challenges?\nThis is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, which pivots around carrying out independent research in order to provide in-depth and insightful evidence-based recommendations that advance the development of Cameroon and other Sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and scholars to engage in discussions on strategies that can restore peace in Cameroon.\n Participation fees?\nNo participation fee is required. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nThe public dialogue event will focus on presentations on how to arrive at a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone crisis. This\, it is hoped\, is critical in bringing back peace and security which are essential for sustainable development in Cameroon. The thematic areas of this public discourse are centred but not exclusive to the following:\nHow to get to a negotiated settlement to the Anglophone crisis;\nThe opportunities of using a negotiated settlement to the crisis;\nThe potential challenges to arrive at a negotiated settlement to the crisis and how to overcome them.\nThe event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion on the proposed themes.\n.fusion-button.button-51 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-150{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-150 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-150{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-150 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-150{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-150 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-90{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/searching-for-a-negotiated-settlement-to-the-anglophone-crisis-in-cameroon-possibilities-and-potential/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Webinar: US-Africa Relations In The Biden Administration
DESCRIPTION:US-Africa Relations in the Biden Administration Date: February 8\, 2020 – Time: 10am (EST) / 4pm (West/Central Africa time)Venue: Zoom Platform – Register Here\n Overview\nThe inauguration of President Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States provides a welcome opportunity to reset the country’s relationship with sub-Saharan Africa. The Trump administration largely ignored Africa in the last four years with less focus on upholding democratic norms across the continent. African countries have increasingly seen the United States as only interested in them as part of great power competition with China and Russia.\nAs the coronavirus continues to ravage the world the new Biden administration is already under significant pressure to bring it quickly under control. Across sub-Saharan Africa the last four years has seen major backsliding in democratic gains. There have been constitutional changes to perpetuate incumbent rule (Cote D’Ivoire and Guinea)\, a recent coup d’état in Mali\, worsening conflict in Cameroon\, Ethiopia and Central African Republic amongst others. What can we anticipate will be the major pillars of the Biden administration’s approach to Africa? Where would Africa feature on the administration’s priority list and where could the administration obtain quick wins? Is there an opportunity for renewed engagement on a broader and deeper level? These are some of the questions to discuss in this one-hour panel discussion.\n Date and Venue\nFebruary 8\, 2020 at 10am (EST) / 04pm (West/Central Africa time). Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Foretia Foundation Facebook Page\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-94{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}PANELISTSMelvin Foote\nPresident and CEO\, Constituency for Africa (CFA)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}K. Riva Levinson\nPresident and CEO\, KRL International\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Charles Kojo Vandyek\nHead of the Capacity Development Unit at the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI).\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}MODERATORDr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-95{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}\n Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, and leaders of civil society organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-53 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-96{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/webinar-us-africa-relations-in-the-biden-administration/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210208T160000
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SUMMARY:Les relations USA-Afrique dans l’administration Biden
DESCRIPTION:Les relations USA-Afrique dans l’administration BidenDate: 8 février 2021 – Heure: 10h00 EST (15h00 GMT) / 16h00 (West/Central Africa time)Venue: Plateforme Zoom – Enregistrez Vous Ici\n1. Vue d’ensemble\nL’investiture du président Joe Biden en tant que 46e président des États-Unis fournit une occasion appropriée de réinitialiser les relations du pays avec l’Afrique subsaharienne. L’administration Trump a largement ignoré l’Afrique au cours des quatre dernières années\, se concentrant moins sur le maintien des normes démocratiques sur le continent. Les pays africains considèrent de plus en plus que les États-Unis ne s’intéressent à eux que dans le cadre de la grande concurrence de puissance avec la Chine et la Russie.\nAlors que le coronavirus continue de ravager le monde\, la nouvelle administration Biden est déjà soumise à une forte pression pour le maîtriser rapidement. Dans toute l’Afrique subsaharienne\, les quatre dernières années ont été marquées par un recul important des progrès démocratiques. Il y a eu des changements constitutionnels pour perpétuer le pouvoir en place (Côte d’Ivoire et Guinée)\, un récent coup d’État au Mali\, l’aggravation des conflits au Cameroun\, en Éthiopie et en République centrafricaine\, entre autres. Quels seront les principaux piliers de l’approche de l’administration Biden à l’égard de l’Afrique ? Où l’Afrique figurerait-elle sur la liste des priorités de l’administration et où l’administration pourrait-elle obtenir des gains rapides? Y a-t-il une possibilité de renouveler l’engagement à un niveau plus large et plus profond ? Telles sont quelques-unes des questions qui seront abordées lors de cette panel de discussion d’une heure.\n2. Date et lieu\n8 février 2021 à 10h EST (15h GMT) L’événement se tiendra sur ZOOM et sera diffusé en direct\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-151{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-151 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-151{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-151 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-151{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-151 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-91{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}PANELISTSMelvin Foote\nPDG\, Constituency for Africa (CFA)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}K. Riva Levinson\nPDG\, KRL International\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Charles Kojo Vandyek\nChef de l’Unité de développement des capacités de l’Institut de la société civile d’Afrique de l’Ouest (WACSI).\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-152{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-152 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-152{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-152 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-152{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-152 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}MODERATORDr Denis Foretia\nPrésident exécutif – Nkafu Policy Institute et Co-Fondateur – Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-153{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-153 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-153{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-153 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-153{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-153 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-92{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 5px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 5px;}4. Participants\n L’événement réunira des experts en politiques publiques\, des décideurs politiques aux niveaux national\, continental et international\, et des dirigeants d’organisations de la société civile. Il sera ouvert au grand public avec une session de questions-réponses.\n.fusion-button.button-52 {border-radius:0px;}INSCRIVEZ-VOUS.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-154{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-154 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-154{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-154 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-154{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-154 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-93{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/les-relations-usa-afrique-dans-ladministration-biden/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210204T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210204T170000
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SUMMARY:Empowering IDP’s And The Host Communities To Promote Peace And Security In Their Communities In The Douala 4 Municipality
DESCRIPTION:Empowering IDP’s And The Host Communities To Promote Peace And Security In Their Communities In The Douala 4 MunicipalityDate: 04 February 2021Venue: Bonaberi – Douala\nContext and justification\nCameroon in the past six years has been faced with social political and security challenges. Having enjoyed several decades of stability\, for many years now\, Cameroon has been grappling with attacks by Boko Haram in the Far North and a separatist insurgency in the Anglophone regions. In the East and Adamawa regions\, the influx of refugees from CAR is posing serious security challenges as well.\nCameroon has been experiencing an interplay of protracted crises which continues to define political\, economic\, and social developments in the country. Longstanding grievances in the Anglophone community in Northwest and Southwest regions due to the marginalisation of the minority English-speaking regions by the francophone-dominated government escalated into widespread protests and strikes in late 2016. This has resulted in the emergence of different separatist groups clamouring for the creation of a self-proclaimed Ambazonian Republic in the northwest and South West Regions. Clashes between the military and the separatist forces have intensified insecurity in the regions\, leaving over 650\,000 people internally displaced and about 60\,000 people seeking refuge in Neighbouring Nigeria\,.\nBoko Haram’s uprising in Nigeria’s northeast has also spilled over into Cameroon’s Far North region\, mainly due to the propinquity and porosity of borders between the two countries. After Nigeria\, Cameroon is the second most-affected country by the violence and insecurity linked to Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin. The number of Nigerian refugees fleeing to Cameroon’s far north has surpassed the 100\,000 marks\, while violence by Boko Haram has also internally displaced more than 290\,000 people in the same area.\nApart from the above\, Cameroon is also hosting over 290\,000 refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) mainly due to conflict. The CAR refugees are predominately located in the East and Adamawa regions.\n. The ramifications of these conflicts have been enormous to the affected populations in these regions and many have sought refuge in different towns in Cameroon – Douala being a hotspot and the IDPs concentration area.\n Bonaberi being the gateway to Douala\, harbours the majority of the IDPs and refugees. With the theory of culture contact – culture conflict\, there has been a lack of social cohesion between the IDPs and the host communities. Furthermore\, due to a lack of job opportunities and other social activities to occupy the IDPS\, many have resorted to criminality and illegal activities for survival. Grappling with the restoration of peace and security in that area\, there is the need to Empowering IDP’s and the Host Communities to Restore Peace and Security in their communities\nObjectives of the event\nGeneral objective:\n to empower IDPs and host communities to be agents of positive peace\, and security in their communities in the Douala 4 Municipality\nSpecific objectives:\nSO1: to sensitize the population on the importance of social cohesion\, peace\, and security in the communities;\nSO2: to provide IDPs and host communities with training on entrepreneurial skills; and\nSO3: to empower IDPs and host communities to be financially autonomous\nTarget population and beneficiaries\nThe event will target 50 IDPs and locals in the host communities who are below 35 years of age.  This targeted population will be selected through purposive sampling to ensure that the beneficiaries:\nacquire coping mechanisms and technical skills; and\nHave the will and capacity to be agents  of peace and security in their communities\nAnother criterion for the selection of the participants is that they must be youth (men and women) between the ages of 18 to 35 and consenting to be agents of positive peace and security in their communities. Those who have benefited from a similar training in the past 6 months and or have been former peace and security ambassadors will not be eligible.\nExpected results:\nBy the end of the project the following results should be expected:\nAbout 125 IDPs and youth from the host communities must be empowered through training and capacity-building;\nAbout 125 peace and security ambassadors must have been trained;\nThe targeted youth would knowledge\, skills and attitudes relevant to promote  social cohesion\, peace\, and security;\nImproved relations among the IDPs and the host communities; and\nThe target groups would be committed and motivated to engage with peace\, security\, and social cohesion in their respective communities.\n.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before\,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.7;}For More informationContact the project lead\nKEIRA Hannah NDOUMBE : +237 696 55 87 07  /  keira.ndoumbe@gmail.com\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-159{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-159 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-159{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-159 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-159{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-159 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-97{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/empowering-idps-and-the-host-communities-to-promote-peace-and-security-in-their-communities-in-the-douala-4-municipality/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T163000
DTSTAMP:20250127T120113Z
CREATED:20230824T084420Z
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SUMMARY:Atelier d’échange et de Renforcement des Capacités des Associations des Jeunes en Décentralisation et Gouvernance Locale au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:Atelier d’échange et de Renforcement des Capacités des Associations des Jeunes en Décentralisation et Gouvernance Locale au CamerounDate: 28 janvier 2021Lieu: Mora – Extrême-Nord\, Cameroun\n1. Background\nL’actualité au Cameroun est dominée par l’accélération du processus de décentralisation. Si cette dernière est prévue dans la constitution du 18 janvier 1996\, au regard du titre X\, c’est avec les lois de juillet 2004 que l’on voit se mettre progressèrent les bases légale de l’effectivité des CTD\, notamment\, les régimes\, applicables aux CTD et avec la loi de décembre 2019 portant code de décentralisation\, germe les prémisses légales de l’effectivité de la région dont la mutation déjà consacrée dans la constitution\, trouve ses racines dans la loi de juillet de 2004 qui y consacre un encadrement prédisposant. L’année 2020 a marqué un tournant décisif dans le processus\, avec les élections régionales qui se sont tenues le 6 décembre.\nCe processus n’entend pas seulement assurer la mise en place des institutions décentralisées\, mais aussi\, favoriser l’inclusion des populations locales dans les actions de développement local et\, partant\, de gouvernance locale. La décentralisation\, au-delà de corriger les limites de la déconcentration\, notamment rapprocher les administrés de l’administration publique\, permet aussi de stimuler la participation inclusive des communautés sociales à la gestion des affaires publiques locales.\nDans cette optique\, la participation des jeunes devient un facteur capital. Les résolutions prises au sein des instances décisionnelles affectent principalement l’avenir de la société en général et\, en particulier\, celle des jeunes\, dont les 15 à 35 ans représentent plus du tiers de la population totale du Cameroun selon les données issues de l’Annuaire statistique du Ministère de la Jeunesse et de l’Education Civique-MINJEC (2015) soit\, 7 876 542. Un avenir qui ne peut se faire sans la participation des jeunes. Il est\, ainsi\, important de développer le potentiel des jeunes afin d’assurer leur participation effective à la prise de décision localisée pour l’édification des institutions durables.\nCependant\, on constate une faible organisation des jeunes au niveau local. Très peu d’entre eux sont engagés dans la vie associative. Et s’il existe un nombre important d’association des jeunes regroupées en réseaux\, soit 6582 selon le MINJEC (2015) (Cf. tableau 1)\, elles sont faiblement structurées et plusieurs d’entre elles agissent dans l’informel.\nTableau 1 : Répartition du nombre et du poids d’organisations de jeunes par réseaux en 2015\nType de réseaux\nNombre\nPourcentage\nOrganisations agropastorales\n3306\n50\,2%\nEmploi et insertion socio-économique\n1154\n17\,5%\nSport\, arts\, loisirs\, culture et tourisme\n608\n9\,2%\nPromotion de la participation et de la citoyenneté\n279\n4\,2%\nEducation et alphabétisation\n257\n3\,9%\nActions humanitaires\, bénévolat et prévention des catastrophes\n238\n3\,6%\nPromotion de la santé\n209\n3\,2%\nDroits humains\, culture de la paix\, gestion des conflits\n151\n2\,3%\nProtection de l’environnement et de la biodiversité\n135\n2\,1%\nPromotion de la fille et de la jeune femme\n124\n1\,9%\nCommunication et TIC\n64\n1\,0%\nInvention\, créativité et innovation\n57\n0\,9%\nEnsemble\n6582\n100\,0%\nSource : MINJEC\, 2015\nEn 2019\, le Programme d’Appui à l’Initiative Communautaire (PAIC) a accompagné une dizaine d’associations du Mayo-Sava à être légalisée auprès de la préfecture. Mais ce nombre ne représente qu’une goutte d’eau dans la mer. En 2019\, l’association Dynamique Mondiale des Jeunes (DMJ) a fait une recension des associations des jeunes dans le Mayo-Sava qui compte en moyenne 901 associations de jeunes (Cf. tableau 2). Une cinquantaine d’associations ont été répertoriés mais celles qui sont légalisées sont en deçà de la moyenne. La quasi-totalité de ces associations peinent à être régulières dans les rencontres et les engagements\, notamment les cotisations des membres.\nTableau 2 : Répartition du nombre d’association de jeunes par région en 2015\nRégion\nNbre d’association de jeune\nAdamaoua\n490\nCentre\n1494\nEst\n421\nExtreme-Nord\n901\nLittoral\n647\nNord\n453\nNord-Ouest\n537\nOuest\n615\nSud\n542\nSud-Ouest\n482\nEnsemble\n6582\nSource : MINJEC\, 2015\nAu-delà de ces difficultés collectives\, on note aussi une faible fréquentation des institutions communales par les jeunes. En 2018\, une enquête de la DMJ dans le cadre de la connaissance et appropriation des institutions au service de la jeunesse a montré que très peu de jeunes ont connaissance de l’existence de ces institutions. C’est le cas du CEOCA (Centre d’Ecoute\, Orientation\, Conseil et Accompagnement)\, mis sur pied avec l’appui du PNUD dans les communes de l’Extrême-Nord. Le taux de fréquentation est de 15% sur un échantillon de 218 jeunes leaders d’association de Mora\, Kourgui\, Aïssa-Hardé\, Mémé et Malika.\nIl est donc important de mobiliser la jeunesse de la commune de Mora\, de renforcer sa culture démocratique et de l’outiller aux principes de gouvernance locale pour un développement local inclusif et la paix. Cette initiative est un impératif au sortir de la formation de la seconde édition du programme des leaders émergents (2020). Il sera\, à cet effet\, question de mobiliser 15 associations des jeunes localisées dans la commune de Mora\, et ayant un volet axé sur la décentralisation et la gouvernance locale dans leur domaine d’intervention\, autour d’un atelier de deux jours.\n2. Objectifs\nGlobalement\, le but de l’atelier est d’outiller les jeunes leaders d’association avec des principes de gouvernance locale afin de faire d’eux des acteurs de développement local inclusive et de changement positif de leurs communautés.\nDe façon spécifique\, cet objectif global se décline en éléments ci-après :\nAmener les jeunes leaders d’association à intégrer les principes de gouvernance locale dans leurs actions\nRapprocher les jeunes organisés au sein des mouvements associatifs des institutions communales\nAmener les mouvements des jeunes à faire au moins une proposition d’initiative à leur commune.\n3. Cadre des Résultats\nLes résultats escomptés pour cet atelier sont les suivants :\n45 jeunes leaders de 15 associations sont imprégnés des concepts clés de gouvernance locale\nIndicateurs : Nombre des jeunes formés\, nombre des associations représentés\nOutils de vérification : Liste de présence\, programme de l’atelier\, modules de formation\, photos de séance\, photo de famille ;\nLes jeunes leaders formés sont mis en contact avec les responsables des institutions communales dédiées à la jeunesse ;\nIndicateurs : cadres communaux présents à l’atelier\, bureaux communaux présentés au cours de l’atelier ;\nOutils de vérification : Liste de présence\, programme de l’atelier\, perceptions des jeunes sur les bureaux communaux ;\nLes associations des jeunes présentes à l’atelier élaborent une initiative de gouvernance locale inclusive à proposer à la commune.\nIndicateurs : nombre des associations ayant fait de propositions\, nombre de propositions d’initiative formulées et proposer à la commune.\nOutils de vérification : liste de propositions des associations des jeunes et engagement avec la commune\n4. Impacts de l’atelier vont produire à court\, moyen et long terme\nLes associations des jeunes vont se structurer et se faire légaliser auprès des autorités compétentes ;\nLes jeunes organisés en associations seront invités aux instances de concertation et de prise des décisions au niveau communal (suivi du BIP\, budget communal\, etc.) durant l’année correspondant à l’exercice budgétaire 2021  ;\nLa visibilité des jeunes sera renforcée au niveau de la commune et dans leurs communautés respectives à travers des initiatives locales et l’intervention dans les radios communautaires ;\nAu moins deux aspirations ou propositions des jeunes sont prises en compte dans le Plan de Développement Communal (PDC) ;\nLes jeunes vont intégrer les principes de gouvernance locale pour un développement local inclusif dans les activités de leurs associations.\n5. Orientations des trois grandes interventions au cours de l’atelier\nGouvernance locale : principes et mécanismes\nSi le fonctionnement des sociétés par actions a beaucoup emprunté à celui des démocraties parlementaires (Cannac et Godet\, 2001)\, il n’est pas inutile d’adapter également les principes de bonne gouvernance et les mécanismes de contrôle censés améliorer les performances des organisations\, développés actuellement dans les entreprises privées\, aux institutions publiques locales.\nEn effet\, depuis plusieurs années\, les collectivités locales sont confrontées à différents problèmes organisationnels mettant en cause notamment leur capacité à maîtriser les dépenses publiques et les risques locaux : scandales financiers dans l’attribution des marchés publics mettant en cause les élus et certaines entreprises\, quasi-faillites financières\, inefficacité des aides publiques locales \, gaspillages\, offre des services locaux insuffisante ou incohérente avec les besoins des acteurs locaux\, ou encore dysfonctionnements des modes d’organisation .\nDans ce contexte\, le concept de gouvernance locale ou territoriale vise aussi bien à rationaliser les formes de management territorial qu’à permettre de conduire des actions économiques efficaces et de constituer des territoires performants. La gouvernance locale ou territoriale s’y définit\, selon Gilly et Wallet (2005) comme « le processus d’articulation dynamique de l’ensemble des pratiques et des dispositifs institutionnels entre des acteurs géographiquement proches en vue de résoudre un problème productif ou de réaliser un projet de développement ».\nCentré sur la répartition des pouvoirs entre les acteurs organisationnels\, la gouvernance publique locale met la lumière sur les mécanismes de coordination nécessaire à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur d’une organisation pour réguler les conflits d’intérêts entre ses différentes parties prenantes.\nIl sera donc question d’insister sur les éléments suivants :\nLe sens et essence de la gouvernance locale\nLes principes de la gouvernance locale\nLes mécanismes d’une bonne gouvernance des collectivités publiques qui  supposent en effet :\nLa transparence de l’information\,\nLa lisibilité des budgets\,\nL’évaluation publique des projets ex ante et ex post\,\nLa séparation des responsabilités\,\nLa limitation du cumul des mandats (interdiction pour les fonctionnaires d’exercer plusieurs mandats parlementaires de suite sans démissionner de la fonction publique)\,\nLe rôle des différentes parties prenantes\, notamment reconnaissance des prérogatives à l’opposition politique.\nL’intégration du genre dans le renforcement des capacités\nLe genre ce n’est pas « les femmes »\, c’est une approche d’analyse et d’intervention qui vise à réduire les inégalités entre les femmes et les hommes ; la décentralisation o?re des opportunités d’y contribuer. L’intégration du genre dans le renforcement des capacités en gouvernance locale signifie que cette dimension soit prise en compte dans tous les domaines/champs de renforcement des capacités (« mainstreaming ») et que l’on renforce les capacités des femmes concernées (« empowerment »). Cela suppose de travailler sur des contraintes qui entravent la réduction des inégalités.\nL’intégration du genre dans le renforcement des capacités en gouvernance locale permet aux intervenants locaux de comprendre les enjeux liés au genre en décentralisation. Ainsi\, ils pourront mieux répondre aux besoins et intérêts des femmes aussi bien qu’à ceux des hommes\, tant au niveau des services que des opportunités de développement social et économique. Cela permet aussi que la représentation équitable des femmes aux postes électifs\, \, soit complétée par une participation active et indument\, permettant aux femmes d’exercer un réel leadership\, aux côtés des hommes.\nStratégie d’intervention\nCadre d’intervention\nPrise en charge au niveau du District : le comité genre\nLe « pool » de ressources locales en genre\nMise en œuvre de la stratégie\nPromotion d’un environnement institutionnel réceptif au genre\nRenforcement du leadership des femmes\nIntégration du genre dans les planifications et budgets\nParticipation citoyenne et renforcement des capacités\nLa participation signifie de prendre part et d’in?uencer la prise de décisions. La participation citoyenne\, dans le contexte de la décentralisation\, vise l’appropriation de leur devenir par les populations en jouant leur rôle de citoyen-ne-s dans la gouvernance locale.\nLa participation citoyenne renvoie à un large éventail de mécanismes par lesquels les citoyens et citoyennes\, les communautés et les organisations de la société civile assurent l’imputabilité de leurs représentant-e-s politiques\, des cadres et technicien-ne-s et des prestataires de services. Il est question de s’approprier les mécanismes qui favorisent la participation des citoyen-ne-s dans la prise de décision politique\, dans l’élaboration des budgets\, dans le suivi des dépenses publiques et dans la surveillance de la prestation des services. La participation citoyenne implique également le dialogue avec les autorités locales sur la mise en œuvre\, à leur niveau\, des politiques et programmes nationaux. Cette interaction entre citoyen-ne-s et autorités favorise en retour la mise en œuvre e?ective des politiques.\nStratégie d’intervention\nCadre d’intervention\nLa concertation entre les OSC : une approche de travail efficace\nMise en œuvre des plans d’action\nPolitiques et lois du Cameroun\nDroits et devoirs des citoyen-ne-s\nDialogue et plaidoyer\nLe contrôle citoyen de l’action publique locale.\n6. Disposition pratiques\nForme : Un atelier d’d’une journée\nCibles : Jeunes leaders d’association âgés entre 18 et 35 ans\, et mandatés par leur association\nLieu : Commune de Mora (Mayo-Sava\, Extrême-Nord)\nSAR/SM de Mora ;\nCMPJ départemental ;\nEmergence Hôtel ;\nSalle de formation CEOCA\n7. Méthodologie\nPré-test\nBrainstorming\nPrésentation PowerPoint et court documentaire\nTravaux de groupe et restitution\nProjection vidéo (court documentaire)\nPost-test\n8. Période : 28 janvier 2021 (atelier d’une journée)\n9. Equipe de Travail\nABELEGUE Alliance Fidèle\nAOUSSINSA TIZI Pierrette\nGOP NKOULOU Abdoulaï Jean-Philippe\nHAMAN KAMI Aimée Valérie\nNGUIMENANG MIAFFO Estelle\nMOUDIO MOTTO Joël/ Superviseur du groupe/ Analyste au Nkafu policy Institute/Fondation Denis et Lenora Foundation/\nProjet d’ordre du jour\nJour 1 [09:00 – 14:00]\nMaître de cérémonie\n(10:30 to 11:55 GMT – Ouverture de Session (Maire de Mora/ Le représentant du Nkafu Policy Institute (20 mins)\nPanel discussion (Panéliste et modérateur)\nEchanges avec les participants\n11:00-12:00 GMT – Session 1 – Gouvernance locale : principes et mécanismes (60 mins)\nPanel discussion (Panéliste et modérateur)\nEchanges avec les participants\n12:30 to 13:30 GMT – Session 2 – L’intégration du genre dans le renforcement des capacités (60 mins)\nPanel discussion (Panéliste et modérateur)\nEchanges avec les participants\n10:25 to 11:25 GMT – Session 3 – Participation citoyenne et renforcement des capacités (60 mins)\nKey messages (communiqué)\nClosing Remarks 12:50 to 13:20 GMT – Post-Summit Virtual Press Conference (30mns).\n.reading-box-container-2 .element-bottomshadow:before\,.reading-box-container-2 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.7;}Pour Plus D’infosContactez le chef de projet\nGOP NKOULOU Abdoulaï Jean-Philippe: +237 697 91 51 46 / gnajp2000@yahoo.fr\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-160{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-160 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-160{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-160 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-160{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-160 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-98{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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SUMMARY:Can the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon be solved through a State-Centric Approach?
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Can the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon be solved through a State-Centric Approach?Date: January 27\, 2021  –  Time: 3:00 pm (Cameroon time) –  Duration: 90 minsVenue: Zoom Online\nContext\nConflicts are unavoidable in human life and existence and are indispensable part of life. Conflicts are essential for change in human society since they help to build relationships in groups\, establish a group’s identity\, build internal solidity in groups and can lead to balance of power in society as well as create new rules and laws (Coser\, 1956). Nevertheless\, when conflicts are violent\, and depending on the nature and type of intervention schemes used\, they remain unresolved and can become prolonged disturbing policy-making and sustainable development since attention is side-tracked from issues that will then improve the lives of people to the conflict. Therefore\, it is important to resolve violent conflicts to prevent them from diverting attention from issues of sustainable development.\nFor the past four years\, the socio-political climate in and about the Anglophone regions of Cameroon has been a matter of contention. The long standing grievances among the Anglophones population in the Southwest and Northwest regions of Cameroon concerning marginalisation particularly in the educational and legal systems by the Francophone-dominated government led to widespread protests in October 2016. The conflict escalated from a peaceful demonstration that was met with a heavy crackdown from the government security forces in 2017. As a result\, the situation transformed into an armed conflict with increasing support by the population in the Anglophone regions to seek independence from Cameroun (French Cameroon) as an independent Federal Republic of Ambazonia. Since 2017\, the conflict has continued unabated without any party seeming to surrender and thus end the war. Despite attempts from national and the international communities to intervene and resolve this destructive conflict\, it has nevertheless\, resulted in an impasse. The government of Cameroon opted for a military strategy from the very beginning of the peaceful protest that quickly metamorphosed into an armed conflict. With the deepening of the crisis\, the government has also made several peaceful concessions and top-down institutional responses\, including the Major National Dialogue conveyed by the President of the Republic and chaired by the Prime Minister Chief Dr. Dion Ngute\, from September 30 to October 4\, 2019.  Other institutional measures include among others\, the following:\nSetting up an English division of the Supreme Court and creating a Common Law Section at the National School of Administration and Magistracy;\nTranslating the OHADA Act to English;\nRecruitment of bilingual teachers to teach in secondary schools;\nThe resolve to implement effective decentralization;\nSetting up a National Commission for Bilingualism and Multiculturalism;\nPutting in place the DDR program for ex-combatants of Boko Haram and Separatists fighters who drop their weapons;\nThe Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction of the NW and SW Regions;\nDespite these attempts made by the government to resolve the on-going armed conflict\, the guns have still not been silenced.  The situation has even taken a critical twist with the mass killings of separatists by the Cameroonian military and counter killings with unarmed civilians\, particularly women and children bearing the brunt of the price. Separatists’ leaders and fighters even appear to be more radicalised and galvanised with the increasing militarisation of cities by government security forces.\nThe fundamental question there is why is the crisis so difficult to be resolved despite all governmental and international initiatives? There are many discerning voices from many stakeholders in the conflict both from national and international communities who believed that if the government had not adopted a state centric approach in resolving the crisis\, the conflict should have long been sustainably resolved.\nIt is from this perspective that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has come up with this opportunity to engage all conflict stakeholders and the general public to participate in the public dialogue on whether the current state-centric approach can resolve the Anglophone conflict and bring about the most cherished peace and sustainable development in the affected regions in particular and Cameroon in general\, while at the same time looking for other possible peaceful pathways to resolving the conflict sustainably.\nObjectives of the event\nThe Objective of the 90 minutes event is to an opportunity to stakeholders in the conflict and the general public to engage on a debate on to the extent to which the state centric approach been effective in resolving the crisis in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon.\nFrom this perspective and in accordance with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute – a Think Tank (research institute) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation – is centered around carrying out an independent research to provide comprehensive and incisive evidenced-based policy recommendations that will precipitate a succinct pathway in resolving the crisis in the North West and South West regions in particular and Cameroon in general.\nWho should participate?\nThis event is opened to the general public both within and out of Cameroon and will bring together participants from the public\, private\, academia and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders as well as human rights activists and other stakeholders interested in searching for an alternative and a peaceful solution to the Anglophone crisis.\nParticipation fees\nNo participation fee is required. Nevertheless\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\n Duration: 90 minutes\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring this event\, there will be presentations on the different approaches that have been put in place to resolve the conflict. Presentations will equally be centred on the different actors that have intervened in resolving the conflict\, successes\, challenges and contentions. Other presentations will suggest ways forward in resolving the conflict\, build peace and galvanize social cohesion and sustainable development in the conflict affected regions in particular and Cameroon at large.\nThe discussions will be organised around the following key thematic concerns:\nThe Anglophone conflict in Cameroon\nAn overview of the conflict;\nStakes and challenges in resolving the conflict;\nApproaches applied to resolving the conflict;\nAlternatives solutions to resolving the conflict; and\nAnglophone crisis: the way forward.\n.fusion-button.button-54 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-99{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 Pandemic – Then\, Now And After
DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 Pandemic – Then\, Now And AfterBackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a global threat and one of the most catastrophic the world has ever witnessed. Since its outbreak in Wuhan China in December 2019\, the world has faced devastating consequences as this posed a threat on global health\, economy and security. This outbreak has shown the continuous need for bold and concerted global effort in the fight against pandemics of this nature.\nThe first case of COVID-19 in Cameroon was reported early in March 2020 and the country responded in a number of ways; from partial lockdowns\, wearing of masks\, physical distancing to name a few. This outbreak has also shaped the activities of the Denis and Lenora Foundation. The Foundation has been actively involved in the fight against the corona virus in Cameroon. There has been health education campaigns at the level of the community\, distribution of face masks and hand sanitizers\, creation of a COVID-19 task force\, daily COVID-19 updates on the Foundation websites\, organization of virtual events on the response and impact of the virus\, among others. As a continuation of the activities of the Foundation to fight against COVID-19\, this webinar is therefore aimed at bringing together experts from the Foretia Foundation to discuss on the theme: COVID-19 pandemic – then\, now and after.\nObjective\nThe main objective is to revisit the main highlights of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Health\, Economic\, Political and Governance sectors and to draw lessons for the future.\nFocus areas\nCOVID-19 pandemic as an evolving entity\nSocial\, economic and ethical impact\nVaccinations and therapeutics\nThe way forward for Africa\nKey areas for future policy and advocacy\nPanelists\nDr Ashangwa Constantine\nHealth Policy Fellow\nEducation and Health Policy Division\nDr. Jean Cedric Kouam\nSenior Economic Policy Analyst\nDirector Fiscal and Monetary Policy Division\nMr. Francis Tazoacha\nPeace and Democracy Fellow\nDirector of Peace and Security Division\nDr. Joel Moudio\nGovernance and Democracy Policy Analyst\nModerator\nDr Vera Kum\nEconomic Research Fellow\nDate/time: 22nd January 2021\, 2:00pm / Venue: The event will be hosted online\nParticipants\nThe event will bring together all the members of the Foundation.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-100{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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SUMMARY:Renforcement Des Capacités En Gouvernance Locale Et Autonomisation Financière De 50 Femmes Dans Les Chefferies Traditionnelles d’Okola
DESCRIPTION:Renforcement Des Capacités En Gouvernance Locale Et Autonomisation Financière De 50 Femmes Dans Les Chefferies Traditionnelles d’OkolaDate:  29 Janvier 2021Lieu : Il s’agit de la Commune d’Okola composée de ces trois villages : Eyen-Meyong\, Evodoula\, Okola\nContexte\nLa gouvernance locale est un mécanisme de transfert de pouvoir de décision et de moyens de l’administration centrale aux administrations de base que sont les collectivités locales décentralisées (les communes). Il est question de rapprocher l’administration des administrés\, mais aussi et surtout de faire participer chaque citoyen à la prise de décision concernant la vie communautaire. C’est une forme de pilotage multi partîtes qui peut être associative à travers des comités locaux de développement communaux.\nLes enjeux d’une gouvernance locale sont multiples et sont principalement d’ordre politique et socioéconomique. Au plan politique\, la gouvernance locale constitue une exigence du processus démocratique\, car elle favorise l’initiative et le contrôle populaire. Elle encourage la participation des populations et est porteuse de beaucoup d’espoirs pour ces dernières ; notamment l’émergence d’une vie locale active. Elle offre la possibilité de rapprocher les services publics des populations et la participation de ces dernières dans la prise des décisions.\nSur le plan socio-économique\, la gouvernance locale apparaît comme un instrument privilégié du développement ; elle favorise l’émergence des initiatives de base en matière d’élaboration et de vote des plans de développement par les populations elles-mêmes. Elle promeut ainsi ce que l’on pourrait appeler le développement autocentré.\nBien que l’on constate une nette amélioration de la participation des femmes à la vie politique locale\, désormais portée par l’application des règles de parité dans les conseils municipaux\, les femmes peinent toujours à accéder aux postes à responsabilités. Cependant\, elles restent admises uniquement à des responsabilités moins importantes tandis que leurs inclusions dans la prise de décisions capitales dans la communauté peine à prendre forme. En raison du nombre important des femmes dans cette commune\, leur conscientisation doit devenir un challenge pour booster le développement par une bonne gouvernance locale.\nObjectifs de l’évènement\nObjectif principal : Renforcer les capacités de 50 femmes dans les chefferies traditionnelles en gouvernance et développement économique local.\nObjectifs spécifiques :\n Objectif spécifique 1 : Renforcer les capacités des femmes en gouvernance locale.\nPour atteindre cet objectif deux activités principales seront implémentées : L’identification des cibles dans les localités retenues et l’organisation des ateliers de formation en matière de bonnes pratiques en gouvernance locale.\n Objectif spécifique 2 : Développer les productions et savoir-faire locales des femmes pour renforcer leur autonomie financière\nPour atteindre cet objectif une activité principale sera implémentée. Il s’agit de la formation des femmes ciblées en gestion des activités génératrices de revenus.\nAfin d’assurer la pérennisation de la présente initiative\, les participants devront véritablement assurer la mise en réseau des “Ambassadeurs” de la bonne gouvernance (ABG) au niveau local engagés au changement des perceptions et comportements sociaux en défaveur à la participation des femmes et filles à la vie politique\, économique\, sociale dans les instances traditionnelles. Ceci grâce au concours de la Commune d’Okola qui soutiendra la planification au niveau local\, des activités du réseau.\nRésultats attendus\nL’essence d’un projet réside en sa capacité à apporter une amélioration à une situation initiale. Cette amélioration doit se matérialiser par un résultat mesurable et quantifiable. Pour ce faire\, les résultats escomptés sont les suivants :\nVulgarisation des bonnes pratiques en matière de gouvernance locale dans les localités sélectionnées.\nValoriser du savoir-faire des femmes des localités retenues en produits finis.\nAutonomie financière des femmes cheffes traditionnelles et formation sur des stratégies à mettre en place pour promouvoir le développement économique de leur localité.\nPublic cible\nLes bénéficiaires ciblées dans le cadre de cet évènement seront issues de 3 localités de la région du Centre (Monatélé).\nLes participantes doivent être âgées de 17 ans au moins et résider dans les 3 localités ciblées.\nLieu : : Il s’agit de la Commune d’Okola composée de ces trois villages : Eyen-Meyong (20 femmes)\, Evodoula (10 femmes)\, Okola (20 femmes).\nLa Commune d’Okola a été choisie pour accueillir ce projet du fait qu’elle est une commune ayant une forte concentration de femmes dans les chefferies traditionnelles\, ce qui facilite l’identification sur le terrain.\nOkola a également été choisi du fait qu’elle est un terrain de jeux pour certaines tendances culturelles (Violences basés sur le genre\, inaccessibilité à l’éducation\, déperdition scolaire) qui agissent comme un plafond de verre\, empêchant la participation des femmes au développement de leur communauté. Pouvoir autonomiser ces femmes permettra à la Commune d’atténuer la prolifération des Violences Bases sur le Genre toute be renforçant la participation de la femme rurale.\nCalendrier de l’évènement\n18 au 26 Janvier 2021 : Identification et sélection des participants.\n29 Janvier 2021 : Tenue de l’atelier de formation sur les pratiques de gouvernance locale et la gestion des activités génératrices de revenus (production du « bobolo » bâtons de manioc) & Evaluation des acquis des participants\, rapports d’activités hebdomadaires\, mensuels et rédaction du rapport final).\nPoint Focal du Nkafu : Dr Jean Cedric Kouam\nSource de financement du projet : Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia.\n.reading-box-container-3 .element-bottomshadow:before\,.reading-box-container-3 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.7;}Pour Plus D’infosContactez le chef de projet\nMBOUZA Achille: +237 680 73 13 47 / achlem10@yahoo.fr\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-163{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-163 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-163{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-163 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-163{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-163 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-101{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/renforcement-des-capacites-en-gouvernance-locale-et-autonomisation-financiere-de-50-femmes-dans-les-chefferies-traditionnelles-dokola-2/
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SUMMARY:Press Conference: Report of The Effects of BEAC’s Monetary Policy In Cameroon In 2020
DESCRIPTION:Press ConferencePresentation of The Report of The Effects of BEAC’s Monetary Policy In Cameroon In 2020Date: January 13 – Time:9:00 am – 10:00 am\nVenue: Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\nBACKGROUND\nSince March 2020\, all the economies of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic and social repercussions oblige the authorities in charge of public action to take a series of measures to stop the spread of the disease. In this context\, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC)\, CEMAC’s monetary authority\, has decided to conduct an accommodating monetary policy. Among the main measures taken during the meetings of the Monetary Policy Committee (CPM) in 2020 is the reduction of the Interest Rate on Tenders from 3.5% to 3. 25%; the setting of the Marginal Lending Facility Rate at 5%; the setting of reserve requirement coefficients at 7.00% on-demand liabilities and 4.50% on term liabilities; the suspension of liquidity sterilization operations\, which had started in February 2020\, in favor of refinancing the banking system in order to anticipate the effects of the health crisis of the COVID-19; the raising of the amount of the global envelope likely to be made available to credit institutions in CEMAC countries\, to the tune of 500 billion.\nThe Monetary Policy Report published by the Nkafu Policy Institute analyses the contribution of the monetary policy conducted by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) to strengthening the resilience of the Cameroonian economy in 2020. More specifically\, it examines whether the monetary policy decisions taken by the CPM have influenced the general price level\, the average overall effective rates practiced by financial institutions and their deposit and credit operations\, as well as the evolution of monetary aggregates.\nThe report is structured around five key inter-related thematic parts as follows While Part I\,  examines the socio-economic situation in Cameroon before Covid-19 Part II focuses on the economic and social repercussions of the pandemic on the economic conjuncture in 2020 Part III then\, presents BEAC’s responses to this gloomy economic conjuncture while part IV brings forth the reactions of the Cameroonian economy to BEAC’s monetary policy decisions in 2020. Finally\, part V proposes some monetary policy options to decision-makers (V).\nOBJECTIVE OF THE EVENT\nThis press conference has the following objectives:\nTo present Cameroon’s socio-economic situation before the start of the Covid-19\, its economic and social repercussions as well as BEAC’s responses;\nConduct an analysis on the contribution of monetary policy to the resilience of the Cameroonian economy in 2020;\nMake some monetary policy recommendations to both the sub-regional monetary authorities and the Cameroonian authorities in favor of more resilient monetary and economic policies.\nDATE\, PLACE\, AND METHODOLOGY OF THE EVENT\nThe press conference\, scheduled to take place on January 13\, 2021\, from 09:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Cameroon time)\, is organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a think tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, located in Simbock\, Yaounde – 100 m from the Collège Jésus-Marie\nPANELISTS\nThe panel will consist of three (02) speakers and a moderator.\nSpeakers :\nDr. Jean Cédric KOUAM  – Economic Policy Analyst\, Head of Fiscal and Monetary Policy Sub-Section at the Nkafu Policy Institute;\nUlrich D’POLA – Senior Economic Policy Analyst\, Co–Coordinator of the Nkafu Policy Institute;\nModerator\nDr. Fuein Vera KUM FOMUNJONG – Research Fellow in Economic Affairs at the Nkafu Policy Institute.\nTHEMATIC CONCERNS\nThe press conference will focus on a main question formulated as follows:\n“Have BEAC’s monetary policy decisions in 2020 contributed to strengthening Cameroon’s economic resilience?”\nWHO WILL PARTICIPATE?\nThe event will bring together journalists from print\, radio\, television\, and online media as well as bloggers. No participation fee is required. Other media organizations will have the opportunity to follow the event live on Zoom and Facebook. They will receive the links for this occasion.\nEXPECTATIONS\nAt the end of the event\, participants are expected to:\nAt the panel level:\nTo present in a succinct manner the economic and social repercussion of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy of Cameroon in 2020;\nTo show whether the monetary policy decisions taken by BEAC have effectively and efficiently contributed to strengthening the resilience of Cameroon’s economy in 2020;\nAt the level of the media:\nDisseminate\, write articles\, and discuss the report in their various media outlets so that a wider audience understands the analysis and recommendations made.\nPROGRAMME OF THE EVENT\nTIME\nACTIVITY\nIN CHARGE PERSON\n08 :00 a.m. – 09 :00 a.m.\nArrival and networking\nJournalists\nNkafu Team\n09 :00 a.m.\nStart of the press conference\n09 :00 a.m. – 09 :05 a.m.\nWelcome address\nForetia Foundation\n09 :05 a.m. – 09 :35 a.m.\nPresentation of the Monetary Policy Report\nPanelists (speakers and moderator)\n09 :35 a.m. – 09 :45 a.m.\nQuestions and answers session\nJournalists and panelists\n09 :45 a.m. – 09 :55 a.m.\nInterviews\nGraphic Team (Foretia Foundation)\nNkafu Team\nJournalists\n09 :55 a.m. – 10 :15 a.m.\nRefreshments\nForetia Foundation\n10 :15 a.m.\nEnd of the press conference and departure\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-165{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-165 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-165{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-165 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-165{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-165 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-103{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/press-conference-report-of-the-effects-of-beacs-monetary-policy-in-cameroon-in-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210113T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210113T100000
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SUMMARY:Conférence de Presse: Rapport sur les effets de la Politique Monétaire de la BEAC au Cameroun en 2020
DESCRIPTION:Conférence De PressePrésentation du Rapport sur les effets de la Politique Monétaire de la BEAC au Cameroun en 2020Date : le 13 Janvier 2021 – Heure : de 09 h à 10 h\nLieu : Fondation Foretia\nContexte\nDepuis mars 2020\, l’ensemble des économies de la Communauté Economique et Monétaire de l’Afrique Centrale (CEMAC) sont affectées par la pandémie de la COVID-19. Les répercussions économiques et sociales obligent les autorités en charge de l’action publique à prendre un ensemble de mesures afin de stopper la propagation de la maladie. Dans ce contexte\, la Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (BEAC)\, l’autorité monétaire de la CEMAC a décidé de mener une politique monétaire accommodante. Au nombre des principales mesures prises au cours des réunions du Comité de Politique Monétaire (CPM) en 2020\, on cite notamment : la baisse du Taux d’Intérêt des Appels d’Offres de 3.5% à 3.25% ; la fixation du Taux de la Facilité marginale de prêt à 5% ; la fixation des coefficients des réserves obligatoires à 7\,00 % sur les exigibilités à vue et  4\,50 % sur les exigibilités à terme ; la suspension des opérations de stérilisation de liquidités\, qui avaient démarré en février 2020\, au profit du refinancement du système bancaire afin d’anticiper les effets de la crise sanitaire de la COVID-19 ; le relèvement du montant de l’enveloppe globale susceptible d’être mise à la disposition des établissements de crédit des pays de la CEMAC à hauteur de 500 milliards.\nLe Rapport sur la Politique Monétaire publié par le Nkafu Policy Institute\, analyse la contribution de la politique monétaire menée par la Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (BEAC) au renforcement de la résilience de l’économie camerounaise en 2020. Plus spécifiquement\, il a été question de voir si les décisions de politique monétaire prises par le Comité de Politique Monétaire (CPM) ont influencé le niveau général des prix\, les taux effectifs globaux moyens pratiqués par les institutions financières ainsi que les opérations de dépôts et de crédits de ces dernières sans oublier l’évolution des agrégats monétaires.\nLe rapport est structuré autour de cinq points essentiels. Tout d’abord\, il examine la situation socio-économique du Cameroun avant la Covid–19 (I) ainsi que les répercussions économiques et sociales de la pandémie sur la conjoncture en 2020 (II). Ensuite\, il présente les réponses de la BEAC face à cette conjoncture morose (III) ainsi que les réactions de l’économie camerounaise proprement dite face aux décisions de politique monétaire de la BEAC en 2020 (IV). Enfin\, il formule quelques recommandations de politique monétaire à l’endroit des décideurs (V).\nObjectif de l’événement\nCette conférence de presse vise les objectifs suivants :\nPrésenter la situation la socio-économique du Cameroun avant la crise sanitaire à Coronavirus de 2019\, ses répercussions économiques et sociales ainsi que les réponses de la BEAC;\nFaire une analyse sur la contribution de la politique monétaire à la résilience de l’économie camerounaise en 2020;\nEmettre quelques recommandations de politique monétaire tant aux autorités monétaires sous-régionales qu’aux autorités camerounaises en la faveur des politiques monétaires et économiques plus résilientes.\nDate\, lieu et méthodologie de l’événement\nLa conférence de presse est prévue au siège de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia sis au quartier Simbock à Yaoundé – 100 m du Collège Jésus Marie – le 13 janvier 2021 de 09h00 à 10h00 (heure du Cameroun). Elle sera organisée par le Nkafu Policy Institute – Think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia.\nPanélistes\nLe panel sera constitué de trois (02) intervenants et d’une modératrice. Ce sont :\nDr. Jean Cédric KOUAM – Analyste de Politiques Economiques et Chef de la Sous-division des Politiques Budgétaires et Monétaires au Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nUlrich D’POLA – Economiste Principal au Nkafu Policy Institute et Co–coordinateur du Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nModératrice : Dr. Fuein Vera KUM FOMUNJONG – Economiste et Chercheure Associée au Nkafu Policy Institute ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nPréoccupations thématiques\nLa conférence de presse portera sur une question principale formulée comme suit :\nLes décisions de politique monétaire menée par la BEAC en 2020 ont-elles contribué au renforcement de la résilience économique du Cameroun\nParticipation\nL’événement réunira des journalistes de la presse écrite\, de la radio\, de la télévision et des médias en ligne ainsi que des blogueurs. Aucun frais de participation n’est demandé. Les autres organes de presse auront la possibilité de suivre l’événement en direct sur Zoom ou Facebook. Ils recevront les liens pour cette occasion.\nAttentes\nÀ la fin de l’événement\, les participants sont censés :\nAu niveau du panel\nPrésenter de manière succincte les répercussions économiques et sociales de la crise sanitaire à coronavirus sur la conjoncture économique du Cameroun en 2020.\nMontrer si les décisions de politique monétaire menée par la BEAC ont contribuées de manière efficace et efficiente au renforcement de la résilience de l’économie camerounaise en 2020.\nAu niveau des médias\nDiffuser\, écrire des articles et discuter du rapport dans leurs différents organes de presse afin qu’un public plus large comprenne l’analyse et les recommandations formulées ;\nProgramme de l’évènement\nHeure\nActivité(s)\nResponsable(s)\n08h30 – 09h00\nArrivée et réseautage\nJournalistes & Equipe Nkafu\n09h00\nDébut de la conférence de presse\n09h00 – 09h05\n \nMot de Bienvenue\nFondation Foretia\n09h05 – 09h35\n \nPrésentation du rapport sur le budget\nIntervenants\n(Modératrice et panélistes)\n09h35 – 09h45\n \nSession de Questions-Réponses\nJournalistes & Intervenants\n09h45 – 09h55\nInterviews\nEquipe Graphique (Fondation Foretia)\, Equipe Nkafu & Journalistes\n09h55 – 10h00\nRafraichissement\nFondation Foretia\n10h00\nFin de la conférence de presse et départ\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-164{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-164 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-164{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-164 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-164{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-164 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-102{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/conference-de-presse-rapport-sur-les-effets-de-la-politique-monetaire-de-la-beac-au-cameroun-en-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201216T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201216T170000
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SUMMARY:Social Entrepreneurship For Sustainable Development In Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:OFFICIAL LAUNCHING AND INCEPTION WORKSHOPOF THE PROJECT “SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: LESSONS FROM BUSINESS INCUBATION IN CAMEROON\, BURKINA FASO AND GHANADate: 16th December 2020   |   Time: 10:00 – 18:00   |   Venue: Hôtel La FALAISE\nLocation: Yaounde-Cameroon\n \nBackground\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, which works to catalyze the transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science\, technology\, health\, and the implementation of development policies that will create economic opportunities for all. Nkafu Policy Institute is a leading African think tank with a mission to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that allows all Africans to prosper in free\, fair\, democratic and sustainable economies. The Institute is engaged in promoting policies that strengthen the private sector and has created a Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center in which it promotes business incubation.\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute in partnership with organizations in Ghana and Burkina Faso is implementing a two (2) years project – funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) entitled: “Social entrepreneurship for sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons learnt from business incubation in Cameroon\, Burkina Faso and Ghana”\nThe International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian Organization with the mandate “to initiate\, encourage\, support\, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific\, technical\, and other knowledge to the economic and social advancement of those regions.” To achieve this\, the organ works in collaboration with partners by funding projects as such that foresees as an eligible activity the provision of financial support to third parties\, as a mean to achieve its objectives.\nAbout the research project\nBusiness incubators provide the structural support that enables new businesses to grow and become financially independent\, which in turn strengthens the private sector and propels an economy. In the last decade\, Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a proliferation of business incubators\, and it is hoped that they will play a key role in attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, especially with regards to gender equality and the promotion of sustained and inclusive economic growth. Yet\, the effectiveness and impact of these business incubators remains largely unexplored. Likewise\, their role in accelerating the economic transformation of Africa seems hard to be established. This study will be carried out in this exploratory phase in 3 sub-Saharan African countries with specific economic dynamics. The selected countries are: Burkina Faso\, Ghana and Cameroon\nResearch Objectives\nThe overall research objective is to map the business incubation practice in selected Sub-Sahara African countries\, and to see how these contribute to the attainment of SDGs 5\, 8 and 9.\nThe relationship between success of business incubators and the country’s ecosystem for “science and innovation” is extremely important to elucidate. Innovation and science systems can be thought to entail four major components; (i) a scientific program on innovation at the ministerial level in a country; (ii) a strategy for technology diffusion in light of research and development; (iii) a science-based industrial park for technological commercialization and (iv) engagement of experts and capacity building for entrepreneurs and innovators. This project therefore seeks to better understand the initial conditions of business incubators in pilot countries\, the relationship with the science and innovation ecosystem in the country\, and how development partners can engage for greater and sustained impact.\nSpecific objectives\nThis project will investigate:\nThe connection of incubation to the ecosystem for innovation and science: How conducive is the research environment in supporting innovators? How to strengthen these ecosystems in a way that is conducive to innovation and SDG? Who can do what in such ecosystems?\nThe relationship between business creation and SDGs 5\, 8 and 9: what is done\, what are the gaps and what should be done?\nOpportunities and challenges resulting from the national fiscal and regulatory framework to successfully scale up.\nThe process of scaling up with a particular interest in the factors of success and failure and an analysis of the role of public policies: which are the most critical areas where innovation can make a difference?\nSuccess of incubation-to-scale: generalizability of best practices observed in one country to another.\n2. Objective of the Launching and Inception workshop\nThis workshop will ensure the presentation of the research project to stakeholders and the implementation partners. It will also serve as a forum for the partners to discuss the way forward in the implementation of the project.\nParticipants\nProject sponsor\nThe International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\nState representatives in Cameroon\nMinistry of Scientific Research and Innovation;\nMinistry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises\, Social Economy and Handicrafts;\nMinistry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family;\nMinistry of Higher Education;\nMinistry of Finance;\nMinistry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education.\nOther stakeholders\nIncubators;\nProfessional associations;\nNGOs & CBOs;\nMunicipal authorities;\nHigher institutions of learning – universities;\nVocational schools\nExperts;\nPublic personalities\nNumber of participants: 50\nExpected Output:\nProject official launched in Cameroon\nOfficial launching in Cameroon\nInception workshop\n.fusion-button.button-55 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-166{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-166 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-166{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-166 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-166{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-166 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-104{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/social-entrepreneurship-for-sustainable-development-in-sub-saharan-africa/
LOCATION:Hôtel La FALAISE\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship,webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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