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SUMMARY:Canada – Cameroon Relations:  A Conversation With Canadian High Commissioner To Cameroon H.E Richard Bale
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background\nCanada and the Republic of Cameroon have had very friendly bilateral relations since 1962. This relationship is centered on shared economic prosperity\, democracy promotion\, respect for human rights\, good governance\, regional peace and security.  \nTrade and investment between both countries is on the rise especially with the signing of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement in March 2014 and the Air Transport Agree in 2017. The Canadian government has also increased assistance especially in health\, education\, governance and humanitarian relief.  \nEver since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the Southwest and Northwest regions\, Canada has increased its financial support and has been committed in seeking a durable resolution of the conflict.  \nIt is within this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute will host His Excellency Richard Bale\, for an hourlong conversation on strengthening Canada-Cameroon relations. \nObjectives:\nThis conversation’s main objective is to explore the full diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Republic of Cameroon. The conversation will allow us to explore\, amongst others: \nPolitical cooperation \nContributions to Peace and Security in Cameroon and the subregion \nCanada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy \nTrade and investment cooperation \nDemocracy and Human Rights\, etc \nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of: \nCanada-Cameroon partnership and areas to further strengthen collaboration \nDate and Venue\nTuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington) \nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live \nPanelists/Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Main Guest – H.E. Richard Bale\nHigh Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cameroon\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator – Dr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Participants \nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, leaders of civil society organizations\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-39 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-39 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-63{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/canada-cameroon-relations-a-conversation-with-canadian-high-commissioner-to-cameroon-h-e-richard-bale-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Canada – Cameroon Relations:  A Conversation With Canadian High Commissioner To Cameroon H.E Richard Bale
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington)\nVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here) \nBackground\nCanada and the Republic of Cameroon have had very friendly bilateral relations since 1962. This relationship is centered on shared economic prosperity\, democracy promotion\, respect for human rights\, good governance\, regional peace and security.  \nTrade and investment between both countries is on the rise especially with the signing of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement in March 2014 and the Air Transport Agree in 2017. The Canadian government has also increased assistance especially in health\, education\, governance and humanitarian relief.  \nEver since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the Southwest and Northwest regions\, Canada has increased its financial support and has been committed in seeking a durable resolution of the conflict.  \nIt is within this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute will host His Excellency Richard Bale\, for an hourlong conversation on strengthening Canada-Cameroon relations. \nObjectives:\nThis conversation’s main objective is to explore the full diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Republic of Cameroon. The conversation will allow us to explore\, amongst others:  \nPolitical cooperation \nContributions to Peace and Security in Cameroon and the subregion \nCanada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy \nTrade and investment cooperation \nDemocracy and Human Rights\, etc  \nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of:  \nCanada-Cameroon partnership and areas to further strengthen collaboration  \nDate and Venue\nTuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington) \nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live \nPanelists/Speakers\nMain Guest – H.E. Richard Bale \nHigh Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cameroon \nModerator – Dr Denis Foretia \nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and  Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\nParticipants \nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, leaders of civil society organizations\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/canada-cameroon-relations-a-conversation-with-canadian-high-commissioner-to-cameroon-h-e-richard-bale/
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SUMMARY:Chad – Constitutional Order And Democratic Governance Post Idriss Deby
DESCRIPTION:Time: July 8 2021 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time Venue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here)Background  \nChad is a desert nation named after lake Chad and surrounded by many countries facing severe security problems\, like Libya to the north\, Sudan to the east\, the Central African Republic to the south\, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest (at Lake Chad)\, and Niger to the west. Idriss Déby Itno took over power from President Hissène Habré in December 1990 by leading a rebellion against the latter’s government. Déby survived numerous coups attempts and rebellions against his rule before winning elections in 1996 and 2001. He revised the constitution\, and after eliminating term limits\, he won elections in 2006\, 2011\, 2016\, and 2021 before meeting his untimely death on the frontline when battling against rebels in 2021. For Déby’s 30 years in power\, Chad has played the role of a military fulcrum in the escalating fight against armed groups in the Sahel and Central and West Africa. Déby’s military forces have been vital in the Sahel crisis\, the fight against Boko Haram and its splinter groups in the Lake Chad region and beyond. Déby has intervened- from Darfur to Libya\, Mali\, Nigeria\, Niger\, Cameroon and the Central African Republic. In fact\, Chad’s military champions the G5 Sahel alliance (comprising of Burkina Faso\, Mali\, Mauritania and Niger) that was created to combat armed militias operating in the region. The death of Idriss Déby and the naming of his son – Mahamat Idriss Déby as interim president is a move that has been applauded by many and heavily criticized by others as they describe this as an unconstitutional change of government. \nIt is with respect to this backdrop that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute seeks to better understand the modalities or measures that the AU can take to ensure a return to Constitutional Order in Chad while concurrently preserving the State’s security and territorial integrity. \nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public in a discussion relating to the possible consequences that may arise following President Idriss Déby’s death. Also\, this event is aimed at harnessing the possible ideas that the AU\, other regional bodies and neighbouring States can implore to ensure a return to constitutional order in Chad.  \nAreas to be addressed include: \nPotential Instability in Chad (Constitutional Vs Unconstitutional change of government) \nSecurity concerns in the Sahel\, Lake Chad Basin and beyond \nAU’s standpoint on the situation \nThe position of CEMAC and other regional bodies \nThe role other CEMAC\, regional bodies and/or the international community can play in addressing the situation in Chad status-quo  \n Who should participate? \nThis event is open to conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 8 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  \n Panelists and Moderator \nDr. Lucien Toulou: Programme Advisor/Team Leader: Peace Consolidation and Democratic Institutions at UNDP Kinshasa Urban\, Kinshasa\, Congo (DRC)?\nMr. Paddy Ezeala:  Publisher and Editor-in-Chief’ Development Agenda’ Abuja\, Federal Capital Territory\, Nigeria \nRaissa Nouradine: Senior Journalist\, Chad\n Moderator  \nFrancis Tazoacha:  Director of Peace and Security – Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroon\nContact \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24  info@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org  \n \n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-64{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,Peace & Security Division
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SUMMARY:Chad – Constitutional Order And Democratic Governance Post Idriss Deby
DESCRIPTION:Time: July 8 2021 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here) \nBackground  \nChad is a desert nation named after lake Chad and surrounded by many countries facing severe security problems\, like Libya to the north\, Sudan to the east\, the Central African Republic to the south\, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest (at Lake Chad)\, and Niger to the west. Idriss Déby Itno took over power from President Hissène Habré in December 1990 by leading a rebellion against the latter’s government. Déby survived numerous coups attempts and rebellions against his rule before winning elections in 1996 and 2001. He revised the constitution\, and after eliminating term limits\, he won elections in 2006\, 2011\, 2016\, and 2021 before meeting his untimely death on the frontline when battling against rebels in 2021. For Déby’s 30 years in power\, Chad has played the role of a military fulcrum in the escalating fight against armed groups in the Sahel and Central and West Africa. Déby’s military forces have been vital in the Sahel crisis\, the fight against Boko Haram and its splinter groups in the Lake Chad region and beyond. Déby has intervened- from Darfur to Libya\, Mali\, Nigeria\, Niger\, Cameroon and the Central African Republic. In fact\, Chad’s military champions the G5 Sahel alliance (comprising of Burkina Faso\, Mali\, Mauritania and Niger) that was created to combat armed militias operating in the region. Déby’s troops are considered as one of the most battle-hardened in the world. Irrespective of accusations for his dictatorship system of governance and allegations of grave human rights violations by his military\, Chad has been very active in the fight against al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iran and Syria (ISIS) in the western portion of the Sahel and against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin. The death of Idriss Déby and the naming of his son – Mahamat Idriss Déby as interim president is a move that has been applauded by many and heavily criticized by others as they describe this as an unconstitutional change of government.\nIt is with respect to this backdrop that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute seeks to better understand the modalities or measures that the AU can take to ensure a return to Constitutional Order in Chad while concurrently preserving the State’s security and territorial integrity.\nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public in a discussion relating to the possible consequences that may arise following President Idriss Déby’s death. Also\, this event is aimed at harnessing the possible ideas that the AU\, other regional bodies and neighbouring States can implore to ensure a return to constitutional order in Chad.\nAreas to be addressed include:  \nDebates surrounding Déby’s sudden death \nPotential Instability in Chad (Constitutional Vs Unconstitutional change of government) \nSecurity concerns in the Sahel\, Lake Chad Basin and beyond \nAU’s standpoint on the situation \nThe position of CEMAC and other regional bodies \nThe role other CEMAC\, regional bodies and/or the international community can play in addressing the situation in Chad status-quo   \n Who should participate? \nThis event is open to conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists. In general\, it will bring together resourceful stakeholders with the potentials and strategies to propose insightful information relating to the measures the AU can adopt in order to ensure the respect of the constitutional order and to ensure sustainable peace in Chad following Déby’s death. \n Expected Output  \nBased on the mission and vision of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, information harnessed from the public dialogue coupled with that gotten from the in-depth discussions will be invested in the production of comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendations that can be implored by the AU Peace and Security Council and/or other bodies when adopting a definitive position on the measures to be taken in addressing the situation in Chad. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 8 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  \n Organizers \nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \n Panelists and Moderator  \nDr. Lucien Toulou: Programme Advisor/Team Leader: Peace Consolidation and Democratic Institutions at UNDP Kinshasa Urban\, Kinshasa\, Congo (DRC)?\n Mr. Paddy Ezeala:  Publisher and Editor-in-Chief’ Development Agenda’ Abuja\, Federal Capital Territory\, Nigeria \nRaissa Nouradine: Senior Journalist\, Chad \n Moderator  \nFrancis Tazoacha:  Director of Peace and Security – Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroon\nContact \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24  info@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org  \n REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/chad-constitutional-order-and-democratic-governance-post-idriss-deby/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Credit In Cameroon: Credit Bureaus Are Essential To Facilitate The Process
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 22nd\, 2021 Venue: Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation – Yaoundé (Register)Background\nAccording to the Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group (WBG)\, which ranks 190 world’s economies with respect to the ease of doing business score\, Cameroon dropped by one place in 2020 from 166th to 167th. It scored 46.1 out of 100 available points\, 0.1 point higher than in 2019. For the WBG\, this Cameroon’s performance is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. It currently ranks 80th in the “Getting Credit” score\, with a score of 60 over 100 with respect to getting credit and 6 in the depth of credit information. Conversely\, the score for credit coverage bureaus is zero. Consequently\, its economic transformation is undermined by a less favourable credit environment. This problem seems to stem from inadequate policies that amplify the difficulties faced by potential investors at various levels in seeking credit to finance their economic projects.\nIn addition to the burdensome conditions to be met by credit seekers\, there is equally the problem of information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers which negatively affects the process of obtaining credit for both domestic and foreign investors. For many credit specialists\, this could be explained by the absence of credit bureaus. They argue that\, a large number of accredited microfinance institutions in Cameroon are located in areas with poor internet connectivity\, making it difficult to identify and lend to micro-entrepreneurs. Despite the creation of the Risk Prevention Office (CREMF) in 2018 which helps these institutions to track and disseminate correct data on all their clients\, the challenge is still huge.\nWomen’s access to credit in Cameroon is still very large due to the lack of guarantees\, discriminatory regulations\, insecure employment even though women represent 76% of total borrowers from microfinance institutions in the world (World Bank). Credit bureaus that collect and share microfinance data are more likely to benefit female entrepreneurship by building credit histories for women. Nevertheless\, based on the 2020 World Bank’s DBI report\, Cameroon’s position in the DBI report is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. Indeed\, Cameroonian state has established a framework\, in relation with the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa\, for the licensing and operation of credit bureaus.\nIn the light of this actuality\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing its third public debate on the theme ‘‘Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’.\nObjectives and key issues\nThe main objective of this Nkafu Public Debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian and African high-level experts the opportunity to objectively resolve the barriers of credit accession in Cameroon for both national and foreign investors. This debate will investigate the benefits of introducing credit bureaus as a facilitator of credit accession in Cameroon. The main question to be answered is\, “Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’\nIndeed\, some experts are of the opinion that credit bureaus are a solution to the hindrances to credit access while other experts support the view that the existing credit system remains efficient in as much as the procedures put in place to obtain credit are strictly followed by investors Specifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\n· Examine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index;\n· Critically assess the current legislation as regards access to credit;\n· Assess the role of the actual reporting credit system and institutions responsible for the implementation of credit policies;\n· Understand the benefits and challenges of introducing credit bureaus in the country;\n· Understand the importance of providing equitable access to credit for women;\n· Identify and propose policy recommendations to ease access to credit for local and foreign investors in the country.\nVenue and date\nThe first edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for July 22nd 2021 at the Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé-Cameroon .\nTarget audience\nThis debate will provide a forum for at least 50 participants from various fields of expertise and allow them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public\, and civil society actors to name a few. It is a unique occasion to better inform on the reforms needed for Cameroon to achieve its emerging status by 2035. Also\, this event will create a platform for professional development and career advice.\nPanelists and Moderator\nModerator:\n Mr. Henri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst at Nkafu Policy Institute.\n.fusion-button.button-37 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-61{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/obtaining-credit-in-cameroon-credit-bureaus-are-essential-to-facilitate-the-process/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Credit In Cameroon: Credit Bureaus Are Essential To Facilitate The Process
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 22nd\, 2021\nVenue: Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation – Yaoundé (Register) \nBackground\nAccording to the Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group (WBG)\, which ranks 190 world’s economies with respect to the ease of doing business score\, Cameroon dropped by one place in 2020 from 166th to 167th. It scored 46.1 out of 100 available points\, 0.1 point higher than in 2019. For the WBG\, this Cameroon’s performance is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. It currently ranks 80th in the “Getting Credit” score\, with a score of 60 over 100 with respect to getting credit and 6 in the depth of credit information. Conversely\, the score for credit coverage bureaus is zero. Consequently\, its economic transformation is undermined by a less favourable credit environment. This problem seems to stem from inadequate policies that amplify the difficulties faced by potential investors at various levels in seeking credit to finance their economic projects.\nIn addition to the burdensome conditions to be met by credit seekers\, there is equally the problem of information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers which negatively affects the process of obtaining credit for both domestic and foreign investors. For many credit specialists\, this could be explained by the absence of credit bureaus. They argue that\, a large number of accredited microfinance institutions in Cameroon are located in areas with poor internet connectivity\, making it difficult to identify and lend to micro-entrepreneurs. Despite the creation of the Risk Prevention Office (CREMF) in 2018 which helps these institutions to track and disseminate correct data on all their clients\, the challenge is still huge.\nWomen’s access to credit in Cameroon is still very large due to the lack of guarantees\, discriminatory regulations\, insecure employment even though women represent 76% of total borrowers from microfinance institutions in the world (World Bank). Credit bureaus that collect and share microfinance data are more likely to benefit female entrepreneurship by building credit histories for women. Nevertheless\, based on the 2020 World Bank’s DBI report\, Cameroon’s position in the DBI report is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. Indeed\, Cameroonian state has established a framework\, in relation with the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa\, for the licensing and operation of credit bureaus.\nIn the light of this actuality\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing its third public debate on the theme ‘‘Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’.\nObjectives and key issues\nThe main objective of this Nkafu Public Debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian and African high-level experts the opportunity to objectively resolve the barriers of credit accession in Cameroon for both national and foreign investors. This debate will investigate the benefits of introducing credit bureaus as a facilitator of credit accession in Cameroon. The main question to be answered is\, “Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’\nIndeed\, some experts are of the opinion that credit bureaus are a solution to the hindrances to credit access while other experts support the view that the existing credit system remains efficient in as much as the procedures put in place to obtain credit are strictly followed by investors Specifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to: \n· Examine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index;\n· Critically assess the current legislation as regards access to credit;\n· Assess the role of the actual reporting credit system and institutions responsible for the implementation of credit policies;\n· Understand the benefits and challenges of introducing credit bureaus in the country;\n· Understand the importance of providing equitable access to credit for women;\n· Identify and propose policy recommendations to ease access to credit for local and foreign investors in the country. \nVenue and date\nThe first edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for July 22nd 2021 at the Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.\nTarget audience\nThis debate will provide a forum for at least 50 participants from various fields of expertise and allow them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public\, and civil society actors to name a few. It is a unique occasion to better inform on the reforms needed for Cameroon to achieve its emerging status by 2035. Also\, this event will create a platform for professional development and career advice.\nPanelists and Moderator \nNkwetche Alain Teffo: Finance Expert / Consultant and CEO of Dynamic Vision Consulting Services\nDr. Dany R. Dombou: Economist \nModerator: \nRene Mezene: Administrator of Post Telecommunications and ICTs. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/obtaining-credit-in-cameroon-credit-bureaus-are-essential-to-facilitate-the-process-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Ending The Anglophone Crisis: What Role Are The Diaspora And Religious Authorities Playing?
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 28\, 2021\, at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time  Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background  \nCameroon’s Anglophone crisis\, which became chaotic in October 2016\, degenerated into a violent conflict between security forces and increasingly well-armed separatists fighting in the name of the country’s marginalized English-speaking minority. Irrespective of the measures put in place by the government to address the situation\, violence has continued to ravage this part of the country leading to the death of civilians\, members of the security forces and members of armed militants; with several people being internally displaced while others seek refuge in Nigeria as refugees.   \nConflict resolution is a complex process that involves several stakeholders capable of influencing each other and the conflicting parties at different levels. The voices of the Diaspora and Religious authorities in resolving the Anglophone Crisis has arguably been underestimated and undermined by the government that believes it can resolve the issue through a State centric approach. For close to years\, the armed conflict in Anglophone Cameroon has been going unperturbed\, and the government has not had effective control over the heavily-armed young militia. From this perspective\, there is the need for the Diaspora and Religious authorities to intervene in the peacebuilding process in Anglophone Cameroon. Both the Diaspora and Religious authorities have made several efforts to resolve the crisis\, but these have proven abortive. Although invited to participate in the Grand National Dialogue\, the measures adopted after the dialogue have not stopped the violence. Also\, whether the Diaspora’s and/or religious authorities’ suggestions were taken into consideration during the deliberative talks at the Grand National Dialogue remains debatable.  \nAgainst this backdrop\, the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute has come up with this opportunity to encourage stakeholders of the conflict and the general public to participate and discuss the role of both the Diaspora and Religious authorities can play in silencing the guns in Anglophone Cameroon. \nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage schools of thoughts\, stakeholders and the general public in debates and discussions on how the Diaspora and Religious authorities can re-strategize to influence the resolution of the conflict in Anglophone Cameroon positively. From this standpoint and in accordance with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute – a Think at the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, the public dialogue will be centred on carrying out in-depth discussions and come out with recommendations that will spur a concise roadmap in resolving the Anglophone conflict and putting in place a platform for sustainable peace and development in the Northwest and Southwest regions in particular and Cameroon in general. \nAreas to be addressed \nWhat measures have both the Diaspora and Religious Authorities undertaken towards the resolution of the Anglophone crisis? \nWhat are the main successes\, difficulties or challenges that the Diaspora and Religious Authorities face in the resolution of the crisis?\nWhat new strategies can the Diaspora and Religious Authorities adopt to have their voices heard in the resolution of the Anglophone crisis?\nWhat is the best option and way forward to the resolution of the Anglophone crisis?  \nWho should participate? \nThis event is open to the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together participants from the public and private sectors\, religious leaders\, diaspora elite\, academia\, civil society organizations\, NGOs\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, and human rights activists. In general\, it will bring together all stakeholders with the potentials and strategies to propose alternative approaches aimed at resolving the on-going Anglophone crisis. \nExpected output  \nBased on the mission and vision of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, information harnessed from the public dialogue coupled with that gotten from an independent research will be invested in the production of comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendations that the Cameroon government and other stakeholders can implore in taking into consideration the role of the diaspora and the religious authorities in addressing the anglophone conflict. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 29\, 2021\, at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here)\nOrganizers \nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nPanelists and Moderator \nDr. William H. Arrey\,  Senior Fellow in Peace & Security  Nkafu Policy Institute \nDr. Francis N Mbunya\, Founder and CEO of Authors Path Academy. Dallas\, Texas\, USA \nDr. Marvis Tembi\, Expert/Consultant in P/CVE and Peace Education Buea\, South West Region \nModerator  \nMr. Joe Tiemonchu\, Senior Journalist CRTV Cameroon\, Yaoundé \n.fusion-button.button-38 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-62{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/ending-the-anglophone-crisis-what-role-are-the-diaspora-and-religious-authorities-playing/
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