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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 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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;}
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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 minutes\nVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here) \nThe 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 \nDr. DOUANLA Edocile Bardo\,\nPublic Accountant at the Municipal Revenue Office of the Town hall of Dschang\nDr. BOUAKUIETSO POUNEGNONG Melvin\,\nPh.D in Public Law\, Managing Partner of Cabinet LAF CONSULTING SARL\nDr. TCHIENO TIMENE Arsène\,\nExpert-Consultant in Public Finance\, Decentralization and Local Development\nNTYAMA ONDO Socrate\,\nAssistant at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences\, University of Douala\nModerator\nDr. TIDO BATIO René\,\nAssistant at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of the University of Bamenda\nWho 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.\nREGISTER HERE
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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 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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210413T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210413T163000
DTSTAMP:20250127T115422Z
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LAST-MODIFIED: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)\nVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here) \n1. 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 \n5. Panelists / Moderator\nDr. Mwenya Kasonde\nGlobal Health consultant (USAID\, UNICEF & WHO)\nDr. Yele Aluko MD\, MBA\nChief Medical Officer – EY Americas\nDr Ronald Gobina\nDirector of the Health Policy and Research Program – Nkafu Policy Institue\nDr. Christian Bime\nMedical Director\, Medical Intensive Care Unit\, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson\nDr Denis Foretia (Moderator)\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n6. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/preparing-for-the-next-pandemic-lessons-from-covid-19-for-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210422T000000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210422T160000
DTSTAMP:20250127T115221Z
CREATED:20230824T084318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T115221Z
UID:10000175-1619103600-1619107200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Defending Democracy and Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa – Strongmen and the Closing Civic Space
DESCRIPTION:Defending Democracy and Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa – Strongmen and the Closing Civic Space\nDate: Thursday\, April 22\, – Time: 10am EST (3pm GMT) \n1. 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 have 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 the 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 GMT). The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n3. Panelists /Speakers\nJon Temin\nDirector – Africa Program\, Freedom House\nMs Kemi Okenyodo\nExecutive Director – Partners West Africa Nigeria\nMr. Francis Tazoacha\nDirector of Peace and Security at Nkafu Policy Institute\nDr Denis Foretia\n(Moderator)\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n4. 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.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/defending-democracy-and-freedom-in-sub-saharan-africa-strongmen-and-the-closing-civic-space/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Defending-Democracy-and-Freedom-in-Sub-Saharan-Africa-FB.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210423T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210423T000000
DTSTAMP:20250127T115221Z
CREATED:20230824T084318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T115221Z
UID:10000173-1619136000-1619136000@www.foretiafoundation.org
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 : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-133 > .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-133{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-133 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-133{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-133 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-85{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Prof Mbacham Wilfred\nProfessor of Public Health Biotechnology.\nFellow of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-134{width:25% !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 : 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-135{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-135 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-135{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-135 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Prof Tangwa Godfrey\nProfessor emeritus (Philosophy) of the University of Yaoundé 1\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-136{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-136 > .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-136{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-136 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-136{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-136 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Charlotte Bongfen (Moderator)\nHealth Policy Analyst\nNkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-137{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-137 > .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-137{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-137 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen 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 : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-86{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210423T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210423T000000
DTSTAMP:20250127T115221Z
CREATED:20230824T084318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T115221Z
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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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SUMMARY:One Year Into The Covid-19 Pandemic: What Lessons Can Be Learned?
DESCRIPTION:One Year Into The Covid-19 Pandemic: What Lessons Can Be Learned?\nTime: 23rd April 2021 at 3 PM (Cameroon Time)\nVenue: Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook (Register Here) \nBackground \nAfter the world recorded the first case of the virus\, the global economy is yet to recover from the shock of the health crisis that has affected every sector. March 2021 marks 1 year since the 1st case of coronavirus was reported in Cameroon. Unfortunately\, presently speaking\, Cameroon and the rest of the world are still recording deaths. It might be pessimistic to say COVID-19 has come to stay but\, we are yet to be free from the virus until a lasting solution is found. The socio-economic impact of the pandemic on the Cameroon economy has been tremendous. 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 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 and what lessons can be learned?\nEvaluate the level of cooperation between states in finding a sustainable solution to the outbreak and spread of the pandemic\nEvaluate response strategies adopted by both in the private and public sectors and propose modifications \nExpectations \nAt the end of this event\, participants should understand the following: \nThe one year impact of the pandemic in Cameroon\nThe measures taken so far in the past one year\, how to reinforce them to successfully get out of the pandemic\, and what lessons can be learned. \nParticipants  \nThe event will gather different actors involved like researchers\, experts on public policy and policymakers at the national and international level; civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and International Organizations. \nDate and Venue \nTime: 23rd April 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/Speakers  \nProf Mbacham Wilfred\nProfessor of Public Health Biotechnology.\nFellow of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences\nDr.  Marie-Solange NDOM\nCardiologist\nMedical adviser\, Laquintinie Douala\,\nProf Tangwa Godfrey\nProfessor emeritus (Philosophy) of the University of Yaoundé 1\nDr. Charlotte Bongfen (Moderator)\nHealth Policy Analyst\nNkafu Policy Institute\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/one-year-into-the-covid-19-pandemic-what-lessons-can-be-learned/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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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;}
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SUMMARY:Is The Regulation Framework a Barrier To The Success Of New Businesses In Cameroon?
DESCRIPTION:Background \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.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/is-the-regulation-framework-a-barrier-to-the-success-of-new-businesses-in-cameroon/
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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/
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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 mins\nVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here) \nContextual 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.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/gender-perspectives-the-role-of-women-in-resolving-the-anglophone-crisis-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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