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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;}
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SUMMARY:The Economic Impact Of Covid-19 On Entrepreneurship In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: 21st May 2021  Time: 3pm – 4:00pm\nVenue: Online\, Zoom (Register Here) \nBackground  \nBased on the report published by the International Labour Organisation\, 8 out of 10 enterprises are informal. Almost 1.6 billion workers in the informal sector are significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic\, leading to a 60 per cent decline in their earnings. For these workers\, discontinuing work or working remotely is not an option because they could lose their jobs and livelihoods.\nIn Cameroon’s case\, the informal sector officially occupies 90% of the country’s active population and is productive as countries with a much higher economic level in Africa. According to an IMF report\, the informal sector in Cameroon contributes 20 to 30% to the country’s GDP. The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching economic consequences beyond the spread of the disease itself\, and efforts to quarantine it has not been effective\, therefore\, provoking an unprecedented downturn in the global economy.\nFollowing the publication by le Groupement Inter-Patronal du Cameroun (GICAM) on the “Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis on Companies in Cameroon”\, May-June 2020\, the proportion of companies negatively impacted by the Covid-19 crisis increased from 92% to 96.6%. This estimate is obtained based on a sample of more than 250 companies consulted between May and June 2020\, 25% of which were big companies and 75% of SMEs.\nIt is against these economic challenges posed by the pandemic that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organising a webinar on the theme “The Economic Impact of COVID 19 on entrepreneurship in Cameroon “. This event is a platform for stakeholders to discuss how the pandemic has affected the entrepreneur ecosystem\, the opportunities available and possible recommendations to entrepreneurs in Cameroon.\nGeneral objectives\nThe main objective of this webinar is to enlighten stakeholders of the entrepreneur ecosystem on the economic impact that COVID-19 has had on entrepreneurship and seek for better adaptability strategies to meet up with their business needs and profitability.\nSpecific objectives\nThe specific objective is to: \nBring together experts to propose recommendations that would help entrepreneurs to better adapt to the revenging economic impact of the pandemic on their businesses;\nTo better prepare entrepreneurs on the occurrence of future economic threats. \nTarget audience: \nSBEC network members\nEntrepreneurs\nGeneral public \nPanelists\nRosette FIEN\nFounder & Managing Director at Kayvey Foods Sarl\nMme. Christel YOUBI\nCEO of AM Group\nDr. Jean Cedric KOUAM\nSenior Economic policy analyst at Nkafu policy Institute\nModerator\nDr AHANDA Sosthène Nicaise\nDirector of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-economic-impact-of-covid-19-on-entrepreneurship-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Prosperity And Economic Freedom of Women
DESCRIPTION:Prosperity And Economic Freedom of Women: The Challenges Of Female Entrepreneurship In Cameroon \nDate: 26th May 2021  –  Time: 09:00 – 13:00\nVenue: Head Quarters of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\,  Yaoundé-Cameroon  (Register Here) \nBackground   \nWomen in Africa make up 58% of the self-employed population and are more likely than men to choose entrepreneurship not because they have a burning passion or the right skills\, but because of a lack of better opportunities. It is a well-known fact that if women participated in the global economy to the same degree as men\, the world economy would gain an additional $11 trillion in annual GDP. Studies show that women’s participation in the workforce contribute to the growth of a country’s economy \nThe Cameroon woman has for long been the economic backbone of the nation\, yet she remains largely marginalized in the society generally and in the economic sector in particular. The 2019 statistics from the UN Office of Coordination of Human Affairs (OCHA) in Cameroon shows that 39% of the national population lives below the poverty line and this rate rises to 51.5% for women with 79.2% of them are underemployed.  \nWomen are involved in so many income generating activities and various projects that helps to increase the country’s national wealth while creating jobs that enhances the advancement of women and the family (Nkafu DBI report\, 2020). Despite this recognized potential\, female entrepreneurs in Cameroon still faces enormous challenges (family constraints\, lack of education and training\, gender inequality\, difficulty to access finance\, fear of failure\, and timidity) that hinders them from achieving prosperity and economic freedom. The vast majority of Cameroon women\, regardless of educational level\, find themselves in a disadvantaged position in the economic sphere. Despite the clear economic and social gains\, numerous structural and cultural barriers impede women from entering\, remaining\, or advancing the business world. \nIt therefore against this framework that the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation seeks to promote the economic freedom and prosperity of female entrepreneurs in Cameroon by addressing the challenges they face. \nObjective of the panel discussion  \nThe main objective of this panel discussion is to promote the economic freedom and prosperity of female entrepreneurs in Cameroon by address their challenges. \nSpecifically;  \nTo examine the contribution of women in entrepreneurship to wealth creation To provide in-depth analysis of the female entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon. \nExamine the current challenges of female entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nCritically assess government measures put in place to promote female entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nIdentify and propose possible measures to ameliorate the conditions of women in entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nTarget audience:  \nEntrepreneurs\nExperts in Public Policy and Policymakers \nEconomists and Researchers \nCivil Society Organisations and other interested stakeholders \nMembers of SBEC Network \nGeneral public  \nExpected outputs and outcomes \nAt the end of the panel discussion\, they participants will understand;  \nThe contribution of women in entrepreneurs in wealth creation \nThe female entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon \nCurrent challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and government measures put in place to promote female entrepreneurship in Cameroon\nThe possible measures needed to ameliorate the conditions of women in entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nOrganizers \nThis panel discussion is organised by the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation \nVenue and Date  \nThe panel discussion is scheduled for the 26th May 2021 at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation Headquarters in Simbock\, Yaoundé-Cameroon from 9:00am to 13:00pm \nContact \nDenis and Lenora Foretia Foundation \nTel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24 \ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/prosperity-and-economic-freedom-of-women/
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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SUMMARY:Training On Fish And Snail Production
DESCRIPTION:Background\nAlmost one in four people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) were estimated to be undernourished in 2017\, representing about one-third of the 821 million people suffering from chronic hunger globally (FAO et al.\, 2018). In addition to a high prevalence of chronic hunger in SSA\, many more people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies (Joy et al.\, 2014; Kumssa et al.\, 2015; Harika et al.\, 2017). There is clear evidence that the global economy for agriculture and food system is changing; spurred on by rapid population rise\, increase development and demand for agricultural commodities for biofuels. Africa\, with no exception\, is experiencing rapid population growth and urbanisation with major implications for food supplies (AFDB\, 2015).\nAn investment in the agricultural sector of the economy with specific regards to the production and marketing of Snails and Fishes which are very rich in dietary protein and have high nutritious contents will have the following effects on the population: improved nutrition and health conditions\, poverty alleviation and wealth creation\, promotes entrepreneurship/job creation\, income diversification\, while promoting environmental sustainability and economic development. \nIn this light\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation which focuses on equipping entrepreneurs with organizational and business skills and enhance sustainable economic development is organizing a Workshop which will run for 4 days starting from Wednesday May\, 26th to Saturday May 29th\, 2021. This workshop is aimed at building the capacity of entrepreneurs on Fish and Snail production that will promote entrepreneurship and spur economic growth in Cameroon. \nModules \nMorphology of the African catfish\nTypes of fish farms\nConstruction of fish ponds\nPond care\nHarvesting and drying\nFish health and nutrition\nFish products and bi-products\nSnail Morphology\nTypes of snail pens\nConstruction of snail pens\nSnail feeding and reproduction\nCaring for juveniles and harvesting\nSnail products and bi-products \nWhy should I register for this training? \nCost effective to start the business\nCan reproduce in all seasons\nThe business is very lucrative with a fast turnover\nCan be reared for business and household consumption\nThere is a high demand for fish and snails\nCreation of employment for self and others.\nWill receive a proper follow up after training until business is set up.\nBonus training module on entrepreneurship and business management.\nHave direct contact with experts. \nEligibility Criteria\nApplicants must fulfil the following criteria to be considered eligible for the training: \nAspiring business person;\nWilling to start up a business after training. \nOther Benefits\n– Direct registration as a simple member of the SBEC Network (www.foretiafoundation.org/sbec-network/)\nPayment Process \nPayment of a training fee of 25\,000 frs will be done via MTN Mobile Money using the number: 672 31 43 10 (Name: Ngole Juliette Eloe) \nDeadline\nDeadline to receive registration is set for the 24th of May 2021.\nInformation And Queries\nFor further information and questions regarding the training\, please contact the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation via:\nEmail: snamondo@foretiafoundation.org\nTel: (+237) 672 31 43 10\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/training-on-fish-and-snail-production/
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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SUMMARY:Prosperity And Economic Freedom of Women: The Challenges Of Female Entrepreneurship In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Prosperity And Economic Freedom of Women: The Challenges Of Female Entrepreneurship In Cameroon \nDate: 26th May 2021  –  Time: 11:00 – 13:00\nVenue: Head Quarters of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\,  Yaoundé-Cameroon  (Register Here) \nBackground   \nWomen in Africa make up 58% of the self-employed population and are more likely than men to choose entrepreneurship not because they have a burning passion or the right skills\, but because of a lack of better opportunities. It is a well-known fact that if women participated in the global economy to the same degree as men\, the world economy would gain an additional $11 trillion in annual GDP. Studies show that women’s participation in the workforce contribute to the growth of a country’s economy \nThe Cameroon woman has for long been the economic backbone of the nation\, yet she remains largely marginalized in the society generally and in the economic sector in particular. The 2019 statistics from the UN Office of Coordination of Human Affairs (OCHA) in Cameroon shows that 39% of the national population lives below the poverty line and this rate rises to 51.5% for women with 79.2% of them are underemployed.  \nWomen are involved in so many income generating activities and various projects that helps to increase the country’s national wealth while creating jobs that enhances the advancement of women and the family (Nkafu DBI report\, 2020). Despite this recognized potential\, female entrepreneurs in Cameroon still faces enormous challenges (family constraints\, lack of education and training\, gender inequality\, difficulty to access finance\, fear of failure\, and timidity) that hinders them from achieving prosperity and economic freedom. The vast majority of Cameroon women\, regardless of educational level\, find themselves in a disadvantaged position in the economic sphere. Despite the clear economic and social gains\, numerous structural and cultural barriers impede women from entering\, remaining\, or advancing the business world. \nIt therefore against this framework that the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation seeks to promote the economic freedom and prosperity of female entrepreneurs in Cameroon by addressing the challenges they face. \nObjective of the panel discussion  \nThe main objective of this panel discussion is to promote the economic freedom and prosperity of female entrepreneurs in Cameroon by address their challenges. \nSpecifically;  \nTo examine the contribution of women in entrepreneurship to wealth creation To provide in-depth analysis of the female entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon. \nExamine the current challenges of female entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nCritically assess government measures put in place to promote female entrepreneurship in Cameroon. \nIdentify and propose possible measures to ameliorate the conditions of women in entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nTarget audience:  \nEntrepreneurs\nExperts in Public Policy and Policymakers \nEconomists and Researchers \nCivil Society Organisations and other interested stakeholders \nMembers of SBEC Network \nGeneral public  \nExpected outputs and outcomes \nAt the end of the panel discussion\, they participants will understand;  \nThe contribution of women in entrepreneurs in wealth creation \nThe female entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon \nCurrent challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and government measures put in place to promote female entrepreneurship in Cameroon\nThe possible measures needed to ameliorate the conditions of women in entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nPanelists \nBertha Yenwo Yiberla – President of the African Women in Leadership Organization Cameroon Chapter (AWLO)\nYolande Boyomo – Founder and CEO of Djefyns Hope Secrets\nDr Alphonsine Florine Tchokote – Delegate of Yaounde Agropastoral Entrepreneurs GIC and Director of DOSIFLORE\nIsabelle Kpwang – CEO and Founder of DK Group and Managing Director of Les Délices d’Isabelle \nOrganizers \nThis panel discussion is organised by the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation \nVenue and Date  \nThe panel discussion is scheduled for the 26th May 2021 at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation Headquarters in Simbock\, Yaoundé-Cameroon from 9:00am to 13:00pm \nContact \nDenis and Lenora Foretia Foundation \nTel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24 \ninfo@foretiafoundation.org\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/prosperity-and-economic-freedom-of-women-the-challenges-of-female-entrepreneurship-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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