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SUMMARY:Webinar: US-Africa Relations In The Biden Administration
DESCRIPTION:US-Africa Relations in the Biden Administration Date: February 8\, 2020 – Time: 10am (EST) / 4pm (West/Central Africa time)Venue: Zoom Platform – Register Here\n Overview\nThe inauguration of President Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States provides a welcome opportunity to reset the country’s relationship with sub-Saharan Africa. The Trump administration largely ignored Africa in the last four years with less focus on upholding democratic norms across the continent. African countries have increasingly seen the United States as only interested in them as part of great power competition with China and Russia.\nAs the coronavirus continues to ravage the world the new Biden administration is already under significant pressure to bring it quickly under control. Across sub-Saharan Africa the last four years has seen major backsliding in democratic gains. There have been constitutional changes to perpetuate incumbent rule (Cote D’Ivoire and Guinea)\, a recent coup d’état in Mali\, worsening conflict in Cameroon\, Ethiopia and Central African Republic amongst others. What can we anticipate will be the major pillars of the Biden administration’s approach to Africa? Where would Africa feature on the administration’s priority list and where could the administration obtain quick wins? Is there an opportunity for renewed engagement on a broader and deeper level? These are some of the questions to discuss in this one-hour panel discussion.\n Date and Venue\nFebruary 8\, 2020 at 10am (EST) / 04pm (West/Central Africa time). Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Foretia Foundation Facebook Page\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-94{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}PANELISTSMelvin Foote\nPresident and CEO\, Constituency for Africa (CFA)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}K. Riva Levinson\nPresident and CEO\, KRL International\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Charles Kojo Vandyek\nHead of the Capacity Development Unit at the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI).\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}MODERATORDr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-95{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}\n Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, and leaders of civil society organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-53 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-96{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/webinar-us-africa-relations-in-the-biden-administration/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Can the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon be solved through a State-Centric Approach?
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Can the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon be solved through a State-Centric Approach?Date: January 27\, 2021  –  Time: 3:00 pm (Cameroon time) –  Duration: 90 minsVenue: Zoom Online\nContext\nConflicts are unavoidable in human life and existence and are indispensable part of life. Conflicts are essential for change in human society since they help to build relationships in groups\, establish a group’s identity\, build internal solidity in groups and can lead to balance of power in society as well as create new rules and laws (Coser\, 1956). Nevertheless\, when conflicts are violent\, and depending on the nature and type of intervention schemes used\, they remain unresolved and can become prolonged disturbing policy-making and sustainable development since attention is side-tracked from issues that will then improve the lives of people to the conflict. Therefore\, it is important to resolve violent conflicts to prevent them from diverting attention from issues of sustainable development.\nFor the past four years\, the socio-political climate in and about the Anglophone regions of Cameroon has been a matter of contention. The long standing grievances among the Anglophones population in the Southwest and Northwest regions of Cameroon concerning marginalisation particularly in the educational and legal systems by the Francophone-dominated government led to widespread protests in October 2016. The conflict escalated from a peaceful demonstration that was met with a heavy crackdown from the government security forces in 2017. As a result\, the situation transformed into an armed conflict with increasing support by the population in the Anglophone regions to seek independence from Cameroun (French Cameroon) as an independent Federal Republic of Ambazonia. Since 2017\, the conflict has continued unabated without any party seeming to surrender and thus end the war. Despite attempts from national and the international communities to intervene and resolve this destructive conflict\, it has nevertheless\, resulted in an impasse. The government of Cameroon opted for a military strategy from the very beginning of the peaceful protest that quickly metamorphosed into an armed conflict. With the deepening of the crisis\, the government has also made several peaceful concessions and top-down institutional responses\, including the Major National Dialogue conveyed by the President of the Republic and chaired by the Prime Minister Chief Dr. Dion Ngute\, from September 30 to October 4\, 2019.  Other institutional measures include among others\, the following:\nSetting up an English division of the Supreme Court and creating a Common Law Section at the National School of Administration and Magistracy;\nTranslating the OHADA Act to English;\nRecruitment of bilingual teachers to teach in secondary schools;\nThe resolve to implement effective decentralization;\nSetting up a National Commission for Bilingualism and Multiculturalism;\nPutting in place the DDR program for ex-combatants of Boko Haram and Separatists fighters who drop their weapons;\nThe Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction of the NW and SW Regions;\nDespite these attempts made by the government to resolve the on-going armed conflict\, the guns have still not been silenced.  The situation has even taken a critical twist with the mass killings of separatists by the Cameroonian military and counter killings with unarmed civilians\, particularly women and children bearing the brunt of the price. Separatists’ leaders and fighters even appear to be more radicalised and galvanised with the increasing militarisation of cities by government security forces.\nThe fundamental question there is why is the crisis so difficult to be resolved despite all governmental and international initiatives? There are many discerning voices from many stakeholders in the conflict both from national and international communities who believed that if the government had not adopted a state centric approach in resolving the crisis\, the conflict should have long been sustainably resolved.\nIt is from this perspective that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has come up with this opportunity to engage all conflict stakeholders and the general public to participate in the public dialogue on whether the current state-centric approach can resolve the Anglophone conflict and bring about the most cherished peace and sustainable development in the affected regions in particular and Cameroon in general\, while at the same time looking for other possible peaceful pathways to resolving the conflict sustainably.\nObjectives of the event\nThe Objective of the 90 minutes event is to an opportunity to stakeholders in the conflict and the general public to engage on a debate on to the extent to which the state centric approach been effective in resolving the crisis in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon.\nFrom this perspective and in accordance with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute – a Think Tank (research institute) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation – is centered around carrying out an independent research to provide comprehensive and incisive evidenced-based policy recommendations that will precipitate a succinct pathway in resolving the crisis in the North West and South West regions in particular and Cameroon in general.\nWho should participate?\nThis event is opened to the general public both within and out of Cameroon and will bring together participants from the public\, private\, academia and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders as well as human rights activists and other stakeholders interested in searching for an alternative and a peaceful solution to the Anglophone crisis.\nParticipation fees\nNo participation fee is required. Nevertheless\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\n Duration: 90 minutes\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring this event\, there will be presentations on the different approaches that have been put in place to resolve the conflict. Presentations will equally be centred on the different actors that have intervened in resolving the conflict\, successes\, challenges and contentions. Other presentations will suggest ways forward in resolving the conflict\, build peace and galvanize social cohesion and sustainable development in the conflict affected regions in particular and Cameroon at large.\nThe discussions will be organised around the following key thematic concerns:\nThe Anglophone conflict in Cameroon\nAn overview of the conflict;\nStakes and challenges in resolving the conflict;\nApproaches applied to resolving the conflict;\nAlternatives solutions to resolving the conflict; and\nAnglophone crisis: the way forward.\n.fusion-button.button-54 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-99{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 Pandemic – Then\, Now And After
DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 Pandemic – Then\, Now And AfterBackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a global threat and one of the most catastrophic the world has ever witnessed. Since its outbreak in Wuhan China in December 2019\, the world has faced devastating consequences as this posed a threat on global health\, economy and security. This outbreak has shown the continuous need for bold and concerted global effort in the fight against pandemics of this nature.\nThe first case of COVID-19 in Cameroon was reported early in March 2020 and the country responded in a number of ways; from partial lockdowns\, wearing of masks\, physical distancing to name a few. This outbreak has also shaped the activities of the Denis and Lenora Foundation. The Foundation has been actively involved in the fight against the corona virus in Cameroon. There has been health education campaigns at the level of the community\, distribution of face masks and hand sanitizers\, creation of a COVID-19 task force\, daily COVID-19 updates on the Foundation websites\, organization of virtual events on the response and impact of the virus\, among others. As a continuation of the activities of the Foundation to fight against COVID-19\, this webinar is therefore aimed at bringing together experts from the Foretia Foundation to discuss on the theme: COVID-19 pandemic – then\, now and after.\nObjective\nThe main objective is to revisit the main highlights of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Health\, Economic\, Political and Governance sectors and to draw lessons for the future.\nFocus areas\nCOVID-19 pandemic as an evolving entity\nSocial\, economic and ethical impact\nVaccinations and therapeutics\nThe way forward for Africa\nKey areas for future policy and advocacy\nPanelists\nDr Ashangwa Constantine\nHealth Policy Fellow\nEducation and Health Policy Division\nDr. Jean Cedric Kouam\nSenior Economic Policy Analyst\nDirector Fiscal and Monetary Policy Division\nMr. Francis Tazoacha\nPeace and Democracy Fellow\nDirector of Peace and Security Division\nDr. Joel Moudio\nGovernance and Democracy Policy Analyst\nModerator\nDr Vera Kum\nEconomic Research Fellow\nDate/time: 22nd January 2021\, 2:00pm / Venue: The event will be hosted online\nParticipants\nThe event will bring together all the members of the Foundation.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-100{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Presentation of The Report on The Effects of BEAC’s Monetary Policy In Cameroon In 2020
DESCRIPTION:Presentation of The Report on “The Effects of BEAC’s Monetary Policy In Cameroon In 2020”\nDate: January 13 – Time:9:00 am – 10:00 am\nVenue: Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation \nBACKGROUND \nSince March 2020\, all the economies of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic and social repercussions oblige the authorities in charge of public action to take a series of measures to stop the spread of the disease. In this context\, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC)\, CEMAC’s monetary authority\, has decided to conduct an accommodating monetary policy. Among the main measures taken during the meetings of the Monetary Policy Committee (CPM) in 2020 is the reduction of the Interest Rate on Tenders from 3.5% to 3. 25%; the setting of the Marginal Lending Facility Rate at 5%; the setting of reserve requirement coefficients at 7.00% on-demand liabilities and 4.50% on term liabilities; the suspension of liquidity sterilization operations\, which had started in February 2020\, in favor of refinancing the banking system in order to anticipate the effects of the health crisis of the COVID-19; the raising of the amount of the global envelope likely to be made available to credit institutions in CEMAC countries\, to the tune of 500 billion.\nThe Monetary Policy Report published by the Nkafu Policy Institute analyses the contribution of the monetary policy conducted by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) to strengthening the resilience of the Cameroonian economy in 2020. More specifically\, it examines whether the monetary policy decisions taken by the CPM have influenced the general price level\, the average overall effective rates practiced by financial institutions and their deposit and credit operations\, as well as the evolution of monetary aggregates.\nThe report is structured around five key inter-related thematic parts as follows While Part I\,  examines the socio-economic situation in Cameroon before Covid-19 Part II focuses on the economic and social repercussions of the pandemic on the economic conjuncture in 2020 Part III then\, presents BEAC’s responses to this gloomy economic conjuncture while part IV brings forth the reactions of the Cameroonian economy to BEAC’s monetary policy decisions in 2020. Finally\, part V proposes some monetary policy options to decision-makers (V). \nOBJECTIVE OF THE EVENT \nThis press conference has the following objectives: \nTo present Cameroon’s socio-economic situation before the start of the Covid-19\, its economic and social repercussions as well as BEAC’s responses;\nConduct an analysis on the contribution of monetary policy to the resilience of the Cameroonian economy in 2020;\nMake some monetary policy recommendations to both the sub-regional monetary authorities and the Cameroonian authorities in favor of more resilient monetary and economic policies. \nDATE\, PLACE\, AND METHODOLOGY OF THE EVENT  \nThe press conference\, scheduled to take place on January 13\, 2021\, from 09:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Cameroon time)\, is organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a think tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, located in Simbock\, Yaounde – 100 m from the Collège Jésus-Marie \nPANELISTS \nThe panel will consist of three (02) speakers and a moderator.\nSpeakers : \nDr. Jean Cédric KOUAM  – Economic Policy Analyst\, Head of Fiscal and Monetary Policy Sub-Section at the Nkafu Policy Institute;\n Ulrich D’POLA – Senior Economic Policy Analyst\, Co–Coordinator of the Nkafu Policy Institute; \nModerator\nDr. Fuein Vera KUM FOMUNJONG – Research Fellow in Economic Affairs at the Nkafu Policy Institute. \nTHEMATIC CONCERNS  \nThe press conference will focus on a main question formulated as follows:\n“Have BEAC’s monetary policy decisions in 2020 contributed to strengthening Cameroon’s economic resilience?” \nWHO WILL PARTICIPATE? \nThe event will bring together journalists from print\, radio\, television\, and online media as well as bloggers. No participation fee is required. Other media organizations will have the opportunity to follow the event live on Zoom and Facebook. They will receive the links for this occasion. \nEXPECTATIONS \nAt the end of the event\, participants are expected to:\nAt the panel level:  \nTo present in a succinct manner the economic and social repercussion of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy of Cameroon in 2020;\nTo show whether the monetary policy decisions taken by BEAC have effectively and efficiently contributed to strengthening the resilience of Cameroon’s economy in 2020; \nAt the level of the media: \nDisseminate\, write articles\, and discuss the report in their various media outlets so that a wider audience understands the analysis and recommendations made. \nPROGRAMME OF THE EVENT \nTIME\nACTIVITY\nIN CHARGE PERSON \n08 :00 a.m. – 09 :00 a.m.\nArrival and networking\nJournalists\nNkafu Team \n09 :00 a.m.\nStart of the press conference \n09 :00 a.m. – 09 :05 a.m.\nWelcome address\nForetia Foundation \n09 :05 a.m. – 09 :35 a.m.\nPresentation of the Monetary Policy Report\nPanelists (speakers and moderator) \n09 :35 a.m. – 09 :45 a.m.\nQuestions and answers session\nJournalists and panelists \n09 :45 a.m. – 09 :55 a.m.\nInterviews\nGraphic Team (Foretia Foundation)\nNkafu Team\nJournalists \n09 :55 a.m. – 10 :15 a.m.\nRefreshments\nForetia Foundation \n10 :15 a.m.\nEnd of the press conference and departure
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/presentation-of-the-report-on-the-effects-of-beacs-monetary-policy-in-cameroon-in-2020/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Présentation du Rapport sur les effets de la Politique Monétaire de la BEAC au Cameroun en 2020
DESCRIPTION:Présentation du Rapport sur “les effets de la Politique Monétaire de la BEAC au Cameroun en 2020”Date : le 13 Janvier 2021 – Heure : de 09 h à 10 h\nLieu : Fondation Foretia \nContexte\nDepuis mars 2020\, l’ensemble des économies de la Communauté Economique et Monétaire de l’Afrique Centrale (CEMAC) sont affectées par la pandémie de la COVID-19. Les répercussions économiques et sociales obligent les autorités en charge de l’action publique à prendre un ensemble de mesures afin de stopper la propagation de la maladie. Dans ce contexte\, la Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (BEAC)\, l’autorité monétaire de la CEMAC a décidé de mener une politique monétaire accommodante. Au nombre des principales mesures prises au cours des réunions du Comité de Politique Monétaire (CPM) en 2020\, on cite notamment : la baisse du Taux d’Intérêt des Appels d’Offres de 3.5% à 3.25% ; la fixation du Taux de la Facilité marginale de prêt à 5% ; la fixation des coefficients des réserves obligatoires à 7\,00 % sur les exigibilités à vue et  4\,50 % sur les exigibilités à terme ; la suspension des opérations de stérilisation de liquidités\, qui avaient démarré en février 2020\, au profit du refinancement du système bancaire afin d’anticiper les effets de la crise sanitaire de la COVID-19 ; le relèvement du montant de l’enveloppe globale susceptible d’être mise à la disposition des établissements de crédit des pays de la CEMAC à hauteur de 500 milliards.\nLe Rapport sur la Politique Monétaire publié par le Nkafu Policy Institute\, analyse la contribution de la politique monétaire menée par la Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (BEAC) au renforcement de la résilience de l’économie camerounaise en 2020. Plus spécifiquement\, il a été question de voir si les décisions de politique monétaire prises par le Comité de Politique Monétaire (CPM) ont influencé le niveau général des prix\, les taux effectifs globaux moyens pratiqués par les institutions financières ainsi que les opérations de dépôts et de crédits de ces dernières sans oublier l’évolution des agrégats monétaires.\nLe rapport est structuré autour de cinq points essentiels. Tout d’abord\, il examine la situation socio-économique du Cameroun avant la Covid–19 (I) ainsi que les répercussions économiques et sociales de la pandémie sur la conjoncture en 2020 (II). Ensuite\, il présente les réponses de la BEAC face à cette conjoncture morose (III) ainsi que les réactions de l’économie camerounaise proprement dite face aux décisions de politique monétaire de la BEAC en 2020 (IV). Enfin\, il formule quelques recommandations de politique monétaire à l’endroit des décideurs (V).\nObjectif de l’événement\nCette conférence de presse vise les objectifs suivants : \nPrésenter la situation la socio-économique du Cameroun avant la crise sanitaire à Coronavirus de 2019\, ses répercussions économiques et sociales ainsi que les réponses de la BEAC;\nFaire une analyse sur la contribution de la politique monétaire à la résilience de l’économie camerounaise en 2020;\nEmettre quelques recommandations de politique monétaire tant aux autorités monétaires sous-régionales qu’aux autorités camerounaises en la faveur des politiques monétaires et économiques plus résilientes. \nDate\, lieu et méthodologie de l’événement\nLa conférence de presse est prévue au siège de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia sis au quartier Simbock à Yaoundé – 100 m du Collège Jésus Marie – le 13 janvier 2021 de 09h00 à 10h00 (heure du Cameroun). Elle sera organisée par le Nkafu Policy Institute – Think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia.\nPanélistes\nLe panel sera constitué de trois (02) intervenants et d’une modératrice. Ce sont : \nDr. Jean Cédric KOUAM – Analyste de Politiques Economiques et Chef de la Sous-division des Politiques Budgétaires et Monétaires au Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\n Ulrich D’POLA – Economiste Principal au Nkafu Policy Institute et Co–coordinateur du Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroun. \nModératrice : Dr. Fuein Vera KUM FOMUNJONG – Economiste et Chercheure Associée au Nkafu Policy Institute ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nPréoccupations thématiques\nLa conférence de presse portera sur une question principale formulée comme suit : \nLes décisions de politique monétaire menée par la BEAC en 2020 ont-elles contribué au renforcement de la résilience économique du Cameroun \nParticipation\nL’événement réunira des journalistes de la presse écrite\, de la radio\, de la télévision et des médias en ligne ainsi que des blogueurs. Aucun frais de participation n’est demandé. Les autres organes de presse auront la possibilité de suivre l’événement en direct sur Zoom ou Facebook. Ils recevront les liens pour cette occasion.\nAttentes\nÀ la fin de l’événement\, les participants sont censés :\nAu niveau du panel \nPrésenter de manière succincte les répercussions économiques et sociales de la crise sanitaire à coronavirus sur la conjoncture économique du Cameroun en 2020.\nMontrer si les décisions de politique monétaire menée par la BEAC ont contribuées de manière efficace et efficiente au renforcement de la résilience de l’économie camerounaise en 2020. \nAu niveau des médias \nDiffuser\, écrire des articles et discuter du rapport dans leurs différents organes de presse afin qu’un public plus large comprenne l’analyse et les recommandations formulées ; \nProgramme de l’évènement \nHeure\nActivité(s)\nResponsable(s) \n08h30 – 09h00\nArrivée et réseautage\nJournalistes & Equipe Nkafu \n09h00\nDébut de la conférence de presse \n09h00 – 09h05\n \nMot de Bienvenue\nFondation Foretia \n09h05 – 09h35\n \nPrésentation du rapport sur le budget\nIntervenants\n(Modératrice et panélistes) \n09h35 – 09h45\n \nSession de Questions-Réponses\nJournalistes & Intervenants \n09h45 – 09h55 \nInterviews \nEquipe Graphique (Fondation Foretia)\, Equipe Nkafu & Journalistes \n09h55 – 10h00 \nRafraichissement\nFondation Foretia \n10h00 \nFin de la conférence de presse et départ
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/presentation-du-rapport-sur-les-effets-de-la-politique-monetaire-de-la-beac-au-cameroun-en-2020/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Le processus de démocratisation au Cameroun 30 ans après:quel bilan à l’épreuve des crises?
DESCRIPTION:Date : 04 Décembre 2020/  Heure : 15h/ Durée : 90 minutesVenue: Zoom Online\nIntroduction\nL’année 2020 est symbolique dans la marche du Cameroun sur les sentiers de la démocratie. En effet\, il y’a trente (30) ans que le pays s’est engagé dans la mouvance démocratique à la faveur des transitions consécutives à la chute du mur de Berlin\, d’une part\, et la conditionnalité imposée par les bailleurs de fonds\, d’autre part. La trajectoire historique de ce pays situé au cœur de l’Afrique centrale mérite d’être revisitée avant d’analyser sa conversion progressive aux principes et valeurs démocratiques.\nEn effet\, l’expérience du multipartisme éprouvée au lendemain de l’indépendance en 1960 n’aura pas connu une fortune heureuse en raison de l’avènement du parti unique en 1966. Au nom de la construction de l’unité nationale\, le Cameroun sera dirigé par le Président Amadou Ahidjo d’une « main de fer ». L’exercice des libertés fondamentales\, telles la liberté d’expression\, de penser et de manifester était systématiquement réprimée. En dépit de l’organisation des scrutins électoraux\, la compétition électorale était inexistante\, l’ensemble des partis politiques ayant fusionné pour donner naissance à un seul parti : l’Union Nationale Camerounaise (UNC). Quant à la Constitution\, considérée comme la loi fondamentale\, elle était dépouillée de toute force contraignante. En tout point de vue\, les éléments structurants d’une démocratie n’existaient point. La démission du président Amadou Ahidjo en 1982 et l’avènement du Président Paul Biya au pouvoir ne modifiera pas le visage autoritaire de l’État au Cameroun.\nIl aura fallu attendre les années 90 avec le triomphe de l’idéologie libérale pour voir le Cameroun se convertir aux principes et exigences de la démocratie pluraliste. Outre le « vent de l’Est » et la conditionnalité\, la conversion  du Cameroun vers l’idéal démocratique était aussi motivée par les révoltes sociales internes consécutives à la mise en œuvre des plans d’ajustements structurels. En dépit du rejet par les tenants du pouvoir politique d’une « conférence nationale souveraine »\, l’ouverture démocratique va s’opérer avec l’adoption des lois favorables au retour du multipartisme\, à l’expression des libertés publiques et à une compétition politique équitable. Une nouvelle Constitution sera adoptée le 18 janvier 1996 faisant du Cameroun un État unitaire décentralisé. De nouvelles institutions\, à l’instar des régions\, devraient progressivement être mises en place.\nTrente années après\, l’expérience du processus démocratique au Cameroun ne peut être décrite de manière linéaire. Si l’on peut noter des avancées satisfaisantes\, des régressions observées sont au cœur des crises que traverse le pays depuis peu. La première crise est institutionnelle. En effet\, le parachèvement vingt-quatre (24) ans après de la mise en place des institutions de la décentralisation a fait naître une crise sanglante dans la partie anglophone du pays\, remettant en cause le socle du vivre-ensemble. En effet\, ce qui est longtemps apparu comme le problème anglophone s’est transformé depuis fin 2016 en conflit guerrier opposant les forces sécessionnistes et l’armée. Le préjudice humain de cette guerre est aujourd’hui inestimable. Outre la crise institutionnelle\, il est loisible d’observer que les libertés et les droits fondamentaux sont aussi en crise. Si le pays a ratifié l’ensemble des conventions internationales relatives aux droits et libertés fondamentaux de l’homme\, l’expression de ces droits et libertés demeure\, cependant\, compromise par des atteintes multiformes. La troisième crise est électorale. De fait\, en dépit de l’existence de plusieurs partis politiques et de la tenue permanente des élections présidentielles\, législatives\, municipales\, la dernière élection présidentielle du 07 octobre 2018 a dévoilé les limites d’un système électoral incapable de garantir la sincérité et la transparence du vote. La crise se nourrit chaque jour du désaccord persistant entre les acteurs du jeu politique autour de la nécessité de revoir le système électoral. La levée du verrou de la limitation du nombre des mandats présidentiels en 2008 a accentué de fort belle manière les dissensions entre les acteurs. Au moment de la célébration de trente années du processus de démocratisation au Cameroun\, la nécessité d’y consacrer un dialogue public revêt un intérêt indéniable.\nObjectifs\nL’objectif de ce dialogue organisé par la Nkafu Policy Institute de la Denis & Lenora Foundation est de revisiter\, étape par étape\, la marche du Cameroun vers l’idéal démocratique. Bien plus\, il s’agit de poser un regard analytique sur les avancées enregistrées. Mais aussi et surtout\, il est question d’évaluer le processus démocratique camerounais à l’aune des crises multiples qui l’ébranle. Enfin\, il s’agit de formuler des recommandations précises capables de consolider le processus de démocratisation en cours et de résorber les crises multiples.\nAxes du débat\nLe dialogue public sera organisé autour de trois axes principaux.\nAxe 1 : Quel bilan de la mise en œuvre des institutions démocratiques ?\nLa mise en place du Senat en 2013\, du Conseil Constitutionnel en 2018 et des Régions concourent-ils à l’affirmation d’un État démocratique au Cameroun ? Que peut-on attendre des régions dans le processus de décentralisation ? Peuvent-elles contribuer à résoudre de manière durable la crise anglophone ? Quid du fédéralisme ? Peut-on parler d’une véritable séparation des pouvoirs ?\nAxe 2 : Quel bilan des libertés publiques et de l’État de droit ?\nQuel regard porté sur la mise en œuvre des « lois libertés» adoptées  le 19 décembre 1990 ? La préservation de l’ordre public est-elle aisément conciliable avec l’exercice des libertés publiques ? Le pouvoir judicaire joue-t-il véritablement son rôle de garant des droits et libertés et de l’État de droit? Quel est le rôle de la société civile ? Quelles sont les recommandations en faveur d’une meilleure prise en compte des droits et libertés au Cameroun ?\nAxe 3 : Quel bilan de la démocratie électorale et du constitutionnalisme ?\nQuels sont les textes qui encadrent la compétition électorale au Cameroun depuis 1990 ? Peut-on parler d’élections libres\, transparentes\, et honnêtes depuis cette date jusqu’à nos jours ? Les institutions administratives et juridictionnelles habilitées à veiller à la sincérité du scrutin ont-elles toujours joué leur rôle ? Quid du nouveau Conseil constitutionnel ? De l’alternance au pouvoir ? Du statut de l’opposition ? Comment sortir du cycle des élections contestées au Cameroun ?\nMéthodologie du dialogue\nLe dialogue public dure 90 minutes. Sous la conduite d’un modérateur\, chaque panéliste exposera son propos liminaire pendant 15 minutes. Puis\, s’ouvrira la phase des échanges entre les participants et les panélistes. Cette phase dure 45 minutes.\nQui peut participer ?\nLe dialogue public organisé par la Nkafu Policy Institute de la Denis&Lenora Foundation est ouvert à tout le monde sans restriction\, qu’il s’agisse des personnes du secteur public\, privé\, de la société civile\, des acteurs de la scène politique\, des religieux\, des journalistes\, des syndicalistes\, des étudiants\, etc…\nFrais de participation\nLa participation au débat en ligne est gratuite. Toutefois\, les personnes désireuses d’y prendre part sont priées de se faire enregistrer au préalable à travers le lien disponible sur le site de la Fondation.\nModération : Dr. Steve TAMETONG  \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/le-processus-de-democratisation-au-cameroun-30-ans-apresquel-bilan-a-lepreuve-des-crises/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:DIFFUSION DES RÉSULTATS DE RECHERCHE SUR L’ACCES AU CRÉDIT AU CAMEROUN
DESCRIPTION:ContexteDans les économies en développement\, dont le Cameroun\, l’accès au financement est l’une des principales contraintes auxquelles les entrepreneurs sont confrontés lorsqu’ils veulent développer leurs activités. Un regard critique sur l’indicateur d’accès au crédit de la Banque mondiale pour la période 2007-2020 montre que le Cameroun a fait des progrès dans l’obtention de crédits par rapport à d’autres pays d’Afrique subsaharienne. En effet\, en 2007\, le Cameroun occupait la 117ème place\, derrière des pays comme le Gabon\, qui occupe la 101ème place\, ou le Mozambique\, qui occupe la 87ème place. Actuellement\, le Cameroun a dépassé ces pays qui se classent respectivement à la 132ème et 165ème place. Cependant\, le Cameroun n’a pas encore obtenu son meilleur classement pour l’indice d’accès au crédit. En effet\, l’asymétrie d’information entre les emprunteurs et les prêteurs rend difficile la canalisation des ressources disponibles vers les secteurs productifs de l’économie. En outre\, les procédures et conditions requises pour l’obtention d’un crédit sont trop lourdes pour les citoyens ordinaires\, en majorité\, employés dans le secteur informel. Par conséquent\, seulement 14\,20% des entreprises du secteur formel déclarent avoir une ligne de crédit ou un prêt d’une institution financière\, tandis que 41\,1% des entreprises identifient l’accès et le coût du financement comme un obstacle “majeur” ou “très grave”. La grande question qui a suscité des inquiétudes dans le cadre de cette étude est la suivante : pourquoi un nombre considérable d’entreprises sont-elles exclues du secteur financier formel au Cameroun ?\nObjectif de l’événement\nLe séminaire vise les objectifs suivants : \nDiffuser les conclusions d’un rapport thématique sur l’obtention de crédit au Cameroun ;\nFaire une évaluation de l’état actuel de l’accès au crédit au Cameroun ;\nProposer des recommandations aux décideurs politiques qui peuvent contribuer à améliorer la position du Cameroun dans le classement. \nDate\, lieu et méthodologie de l’événement\nLe séminaire est prévu en ligne via Zoom le 30 Novembre 2020 de 15h à 16h30 (heure du Cameroun). Il sera organisé par le Nkafu Policy Institute\, le think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia. Les discussions seront enregistrées et partagées avec les participants inscrits.\nPanélistes\nLe panel sera constitué de trois intervenants et d’un modérateur. Ils comprennent :\nLes panélistes: \nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Directeur des Chercheurs Associés au Nkafu Policy Institute et chef d’équipe du projet DBI au Cameroun ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nDr. OKAH Françoise – Enseignante-Chercheure en Economie et Finances ; Université de Yaoundé II ; Cameroun. (à confirmer).\nM. Enokenwa BESONG – Gestionnaire de portefeuille à Afriland First Bank ; Yaoundé-Cameroun. (à confirmer). \nModérateur : \nHenri Kouam – Analyste de politique économique au Nkafu Policy Institute ; Yaoundé-Cameroun. \n Préoccupations thématiques\nLa discussion portera sur quatre questions principales que les individus et les entreprises rencontrent dans l’obtention de crédits au Cameroun\, et qui sont formulées comme suit : \nL’état actuel du classement du Cameroun dans l’indice d’obtention de crédit est-il encourageant ?\nLes procédures d’obtention de crédit au Cameroun sont-elles décrites comme trop complexes ? Est-ce une pilule amère à avaler pour les demandeurs ?\nLes conditions d’obtention d’un crédit au Cameroun sont-elles favorables aux investisseurs étrangers ?\nLes conditions d’obtention de crédit sont-elles souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes ? Quelles sont les recommandations qui peuvent être faites pour améliorer la situation des femmes en particulier et les conditions générales d’obtention de crédit au Cameroun ? \nParticipation\nL’événement prévoit de réunir des participants de divers secteurs\, notamment mais pas exclusivement des investisseurs potentiels\, des banquiers\, des personnes des secteurs public et privé\, les médias\, ainsi que des économistes et des chercheurs dans le domaine de l’accès au financement. Il n’y a pas de frais de participation.  La seule condition est de s’inscrire en ligne à l’événement et d’avoir accès à Internet.\nAttentes\nÀ la fin de l’événement\, les participants sont censés savoir \nSi l’état actuel du classement du Cameroun dans l’indicateur d’obtention de crédit est encourageant ou non.\nSi les procédures pour obtenir un crédit au Cameroun sont complexes\, et si c’est une pilule amère à avaler par les demandeurs.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un crédit au Cameroun sont favorables ou non aux investisseurs étrangers.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un crédit sont souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes. \nProgramme de l’évènement\n15h00                          Début\n15h00 – 15h05             Mot d’ouverture\n15h05 – 15h15             Présentation du rapport\n15h15 – 16h05             Discussion avec les différents panélistes\n16h05 – 16h25             Session de questions et réponses\n16h25 – 16h30             Mot de clôture\n16h30                          Fin\nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/diffusion-des-resultats-de-recherche-sur-lacces-au-credit-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Disseminating The Research Findings Of A Thematic Report On Obtaining Credit In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:BackgroundIn developing economies including Cameroon\, access to finance is among the top constraints entrepreneurs face when they want to scale up their businesses. A critical look at the World Bank Doing Business Indicator of Access to Credit in Cameroon from 2007 to 2020 show that the country has made some progress in the getting credit indicator as compared to other Sub-Saharan African countries. In fact\, in 2007\, Cameroon’s 117th position was behind countries like Gabon’s 101th or Mozambique’s 87th positions. Currently\, Cameroon has surpassed those countries which respectively rank 132th and 165th. However\, Cameroon is yet to have its best ranking on getting credit index. Indeed\, the information asymmetry between borrowers and lenders makes it difficult to channel available resources to the productive sectors of the economy. In addition\, the procedures and conditions required for obtaining credit are too cumbersome to a spectrum of ordinary citizens most of whom are employed in the informal sector. Consequently\, only 14.20% of firms in the formal sector report having a line of credit or a loan from a financial institution while 41.1% of firms identify access/cost of finance as a “major” or “very severe” obstacle. The big question which evoked concerns for this study is\, why are so many firms excluded from the formal financial sector in Cameroon? Purpose of the event\nThe seminar is aimed at the following:\nTo disseminate the findings of a thematic report on obtaining credit in Cameroon;\nMake an evaluation of the current state as regards access to credit in Cameroon;\nPropose recommendations for policymakers that can help improve Cameroon’s position in the ranking.\nDate\, host\, and methodology of the event\n The seminar is scheduled to take place online via Zoom on November 30\, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time). It will be hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Cameroonian think tank lodged at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. The discussions will be registered and shared with registered participants.\n Panelists\n The panel will be constituted of three speakers and a moderator. They include:\nModerator:\nMr. Henri Kouam – Economic Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroon.\n Thematic concerns\nThe discussion will be focused on four main issues that individuals and companies encounter in obtaining credit in Cameroon\, and are formulated as follows:\nIs the current state of Cameroon’s ranking in “getting credit index” encouraging?\nAre the procedures to obtain credit in Cameroon be described as too complex? Is it a bitter pill for applicants to swallow?\nAre the conditions for obtaining credit in Cameroon favorable to foreign investors?\nAre the conditions for obtaining credit often difficult for women to meet? What are some of the recommendations that can be made to improve the situation of women in particular and the overall conditions in obtaining credit in Cameroon?\n Participation\n The event envisages to bring participants from various sectors including but not limited to potential investors\, individuals from the public and private sectors\, the media\, as well as economists and researchers. There is no participation fee. The only requirement is to register online for the event and have access to internet.\nExpectations\nAt the end of the event\, participants are expected to know:\nWhether the current state of Cameroon’s ranking in “getting credit indicator\,” is encouraging or not.\nIf the procedures to obtain credit in Cameroon is complex\, and whether it is a bitter pill to swallow by applicants.\nWhether the conditions for obtaining credit in Cameroon are favorable to foreign investors or not.\nIf the conditions for obtaining credit is often difficult for women to meet.\n.fusion-button.button-58 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .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-173{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-107{ 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\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Higher Education In The Covid-19 Era – How Can Africa Adapt?
DESCRIPTION: Date: 16th October 2020  –  Time: 2:00PM – 3:30PM (GMT+1)Venue: Online via Zoom Platform.Background\nThe Covid-19 pandemic that has been raging for several months has caused profound upheavals\, the consequences of which are still being assessed. While the health crisis is the immediate consequence\, in particular because of the high contagiousness of the disease\, the particularly high mortality rate in the developed countries and the unprecedented strain on health systems worldwide\, other sectors of human activity have also been severely affected. In fact\, measures taken to restrict or contain the mobility of persons have led to a slowdown in economic activity\, resulting in higher unemployment\, lower production\, lower trade\, etc.\, and have also led to a decline in the quality of life of the population. The education sector is no exception. One of the first measures adopted was the suspension of academic activities. In Cameroon\, for example\, the third emblematic measure of the government’s strategy to respond to the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) was the temporal closure of “all public and private training establishments of the various levels of education\, from nursery school to higher education\, including vocational training centres and professional schools”. These measures have had the effect of plunging administrative and academic authorities as well as pupils/students and their families into uncertainty. The difficulties in predicting the end of the spread of the virus have led to resumption of academic activities via the virtual platform. However\, how has this measure affected national exams\, assessments for promotion to higher levels of education of students\, and curriculum completion? In this vast context\, higher education is undoubtedly suffering more drastically from the effects of the pandemic.\nObjectives:\nIs to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the African informal sector.\nPropose possible short-term and long-term solutions to mitigate the effect of the pandemic on the educational sector amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.\nMain themes to be discussed during the event\nAssessment of the impact of the pandemic on academic activities in the short\, medium and long term\nAssessing the appropriateness\, relevance and effectiveness of the measures taken by African governments and other international bodies to revamp the educational sector.\nDeveloping future prospects for higher education in Africa\nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the event\, participants should understand the following;\nHow COVID-19 has effect the educational sector\nWhat measures are necessary to strengthen this sector amid the pandemic\nParticipants\nThe event will gather different actors involved like researchers\, experts on public policy and policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, educationists\, leaders of NGOs and International Organizations.\n.fusion-button.button-60 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-176{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .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-176{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-176{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-110{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/higher-education-in-the-covid-19-era-how-can-africa-adapt/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Diffusion Des Résultats De Recherche Sur L’Obtention Des Permis De Construire Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:Diffusion Des Résultats De Recherche Sur L’Obtention Des Permis De Construire Au Cameroun\n14 Octobre\, 2020 from 15:00 à 16:30 (Heure du Cameroun) \nContexte\nLe permis de construire est un important document d’urbanisme fourni par la mairie de la commune où se situe votre projet. Ce document est délivré pour autoriser les particuliers et les entreprises à réaliser leurs projets de construction dans un lieu déterminé. Au Cameroun\, il est attribué à toute personne désireuse de réaliser un projet de construction\, ou qui a l’intention de changer l’emplacement d’une structure existante\, de modifier son aspect extérieur\, et même de construire des niveaux supplémentaires. Pour que ce document soit accordé\, les services techniques doivent confirmer si la construction prévue et les règles d’urbanisme sont respectées en ce qui concerne la disposition des travaux\, leur nature\, leur emplacement\, leur architecture\, l’aménagement de leur environnement\, et respecter les règles générales de construction en vigueur. Ils vérifient également si le plan de travail a été élaboré par un architecte inscrit à l’Ordre national des architectes du Cameroun. L’indice Doing Business de la Banque mondiale prend en compte de nombreuses facettes importantes de l’environnement réglementaire ayant un impact sur les entreprises locales. Il utilise des indicateurs quantitatifs liés à la création d’une entreprise\, à l’obtention de permis de construire\, à l’accès à l’électricité\, au système d’enregistrement des propriétés\, à l’accès au crédit et à la protection des investisseurs minoritaires\, au paiement des impôts\, au commerce transfrontalier\, à l’exécution des contrats et à la résolution des problèmes d’insolvabilité. Il mesure également les problèmes d’emploi et les contrats avec le gouvernement. Un regard critique sur l’indicateur Doing Business de la Banque mondiale relatif à la gestion des permis de construire au Cameroun de 2007 à 2020 montre que le pays se situe dans le bas du classement. Sur cette période\, le Cameroun a régressé de quinze (15) places. En d’autres termes\, le pays a conservé pratiquement la même position dans le classement depuis 2007\, et n’est pratiquement jamais remonté à la 150e place dans le classement général de cet indice. La grande question qui a suscité des inquiétudes pour cette étude est la suivante : pourquoi le Cameroun se trouve-t-il toujours au dernier rang du classement ? \nTéléchargez le Rapport Complet -> Version Pdf         \n Objectif de l’événement\nLe séminaire vise les objectifs suivants : \nDiffuser les conclusions d’un rapport thématique sur le traitement des permis de construire au Cameroun;\nFaire une évaluation de l’état actuel de l’obtention des permis de construire au Cameroun;\nProposer des recommandations aux décideurs politiques qui peuvent contribuer à améliorer la position du Cameroun dans le classement. \nDate\, lieu et méthode de l’événement\nLe séminaire est prévu en ligne via Zoom le 14 octobre 2020 de 15h à 16h30 (heure du Cameroun). Il sera organisé par le Nkafu Policy Institute\, le think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia. Les discussions seront enregistrées et partagées avec les participants inscrits.\n Panélistes\nLe panel sera constitué de quatre orateurs et d’un modérateur. Ils comprennent :\nLes panélistes : \nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Directeur des Chercheurs Associés au Nkafu Policy Institute et Chef d’équipe du projet DBI au Cameroun ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nDr. Blaise MEMPOUO – Chercheur/gestionnaire de projet au sein du groupe de recherche sur les bâtiments\, l’énergie et l’environnement ; Nottingham-Royaume-Uni.\nIng. Mme Joyce Ursula PETTANG\, ingénieur en structure ; Département de génie civil\, École nationale supérieure d’ingénieurs ; Université de Yaoundé I\, Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nMr. Wandum Cyprian BAIMENDAH – Technicien supérieur en génie rural au Programme Agropoles Cameroun\, Ministère de l’Economie\, de la Planification et du Développement Régional (MINEPAT) ; Yaoundé-Cameroun. \nModérateur :\nMr. Henri Kouam – Analyste de politique économique au Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\n Préoccupations thématiques\nLa discussion portera sur quatre questions principales que les individus et les entreprises rencontrent dans l’obtention de permis de construire au Cameroun\, et qui sont formulées comme suit : \nL’état actuel du classement du Cameroun en ce qui concerne l’indicateur “obtention des permis de construire” est-il encourageant ?\nLes procédures d’obtention de permis de construire au Cameroun sont-elles décrites comme trop complexes ? Est-ce une pilule amère à avaler pour les demandeurs ?\nLes conditions d’obtention d’un permis de construire au Cameroun sont-elles favorables aux investisseurs étrangers ?\nLes conditions d’obtention d’un permis de construire sont-elles souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes ? Quelles sont les recommandations qui peuvent être faites pour améliorer la situation des femmes en particulier et les conditions générales d’obtention d’un permis de construire au Cameroun ? \n Participation\nL’événement prévoit d’attirer des participants de divers secteurs\, y compris\, mais sans s’y limiter\, des investisseurs potentiels dans le secteur de la construction\, des personnes des secteurs public et privé\, des médias\, ainsi que des économistes et des chercheurs dans le domaine de la construction. Il n’y a pas de frais de participation\, et la seule condition est de s’inscrire à l’événement et d’avoir accès à Internet.\nAttentes\nÀ la fin de l’événement\, les participants sont censés savoir : \nSi l’état actuel du classement du Cameroun dans le domaine de “obtention des permis de construire” est encourageant ou non.\nSi les procédures d’obtention d’un permis de construire au Cameroun sont complexes\, et si c’est une pilule amère à avaler par les demandeurs.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un permis de construire au Cameroun sont favorables ou non aux investisseurs étrangers.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un permis de construire sont souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes. \nINSCRIVEZ VOUS ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/diffusion-des-resultats-de-recherche-sur-lobtention-des-permis-de-construire-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200827T160000
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SUMMARY:Democracy and Leadership
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URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/democracy-and-leadership/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200826T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
CREATED:20230824T084523Z
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SUMMARY:Disseminating The Research Findings Of A Thematic Report On Starting A Business In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 26\, 2020 – Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time)\nonline via Zoom \nBackground\nFor over a decade\, and within the construct of Cameroon Business Forum (CBF)\, Cameroon has carried out numerous reforms to ameliorate its business environment. The country aims to attract the local and foreign direct investment needed for its economic progress\, job creation\, and living conditions of its people. Nonetheless\, there are several blockages to enhance the business environment in Cameroon to encourage business creation. The ranking in Doing Business is a solemn recap of those obstacles each year. Starting a business in Cameroon is hampered by several barriers that can be diagnosed at different levels: 1) The legal aspect: the OHADA reforms to which Cameroon is a party have not yet thrived to motivate the formation of Limited Liability Companies but have preferred the creation of ‘Establishments’. Besides\, the essential documents to start a business is still many\, corruption and fiscal pressure remain an unfavorable element for business owners. 2) Concerning the governance aspect\, entrepreneurs still face several barriers such as tense relations between private sector actors and the state authorities in charge of taxation. 3) Regarding the gender aspect\, we notice that women still face a lot of challenges when they want to invest. Most of them do not have access to land easily and their desire to invest depends on the endorsement of their husbands. 4) Regarding trade agreements\, there is a lack of free competition and openness in the market\, the taxation policy is counter-productive\, and we have unfair economic policies. 5) Looking at impact investment\, government subventions are not restricted to the benefit of enterprises with social impacts.\n Purpose of the event\nThe seminar aims to report on the progress that Cameroon has made in the business environment as regards starting a business; and what is still expected to achieve an effective free-market society where business can thrive.\nThe date\, host\, and method of the event\nThe seminar is scheduled to take place online via Zoom on August 26\, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time). It will be hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Cameroonian think tank lodged at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. The discussions will be registered and shared with registered participants.\n Panelists\nThe panel will be constituted of four speakers and a moderator. They include:\nPanelists: \nDr. Louis-Marie Kakdeu \nDirector of Nkafu Fellows at the Nkafu Policy Institute and Team Lead of the Cameroon DBI Project\, Yaoundé-Cameroon \nMr. Egoh Aziz \nDevelopment Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute and Team Member of the Cameroon DBI Project\, Yaoundé-Cameroon \nMr. Ngeh Edison Tamfu \nBusiness and Development Consultant – Director of EDOAN Enterprises\, Yaoundé-Cameroon\nModerator: \nDr. Fuein Vera Kum \nResearch Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute\, Yaoundé-Cameroon\nThematic concerns\nThe discussion will be focused on five main issues that act as impediments to business creation in Cameroon\, and are formulated as follows: \nIs the current legislation favorable to business creation in Cameroon?\nAre business creation structures fully operational?\nIs business creation free and equal for women?\nIs Market access free and competitive for all?\nIs there promotion of companies with social impacts? \n Participation\nThe event envisages to pull participants from various sectors including but not limited to potential business start-ups\, individuals from the public and private sectors\, the media as well as business scholars and researchers. There is no participation fee\, and the only requirement is to register for the event and have access to internet.\nExpectations\nAt the end of the event\, participants are expected to know: \nWhether the current legislation is conducive for business creation in Cameroon\nIf business creation structures are fully operational or not\nIf business creation is free and equal for women\nWhether market access is free and competitive for all or not\, and\nIf there are promotions of companies with social impacts in Cameroon. \nOnline PlatformThis event will be organized on ZOOM. There will be a Q&A session for participant engagement \n                                REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/disseminating-the-research-findings-of-a-thematic-report-on-starting-a-business-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200730T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200730T160000
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SUMMARY:Assessing Cameroon’s Response To The Covid 19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Theme:  Assessing Cameroon’s Response To The Covid 19 Pandemic \nJuly 30\, 2020\n2PM – 4PM Cameroon time (9AM – 11AM D.C Time)\nBackground\nSince the outbreak of the novel corona virus\, Cameroon has had its own bitter portion of this disease as so many lives have been lost and still counting. As reported by Africa CDC\, Cameroon has had over 380 deaths as of the 26th of July. Like most other countries around the globe the country has been struggling to appropriately respond to the pandemic. The pandemic has affected virtually all sectors of the economy and stands to dramatically exacerbate the current sociopolitical crises. The scientific community continues to make progress in understanding the virulence\, available treatment options and possible vaccine candidates. It is increasingly evident that COVID-19 will be around for a long time\, hence it is imperative for Cameroon to better calibrate re-opening the economy while better controlling spread of new cases.\nObjectives \nEvaluate interventions taken by Government of Cameroon as a response to the pandemic\nDiscuss the challenges the country has faced while responding to the pandemic\nDiscuss the way forward for Cameroon’s growth and development amidst the pandemic and new strategies that policymakers and the executive should put in place \nExpected Results\nThe assessment will yield recommendations which will be used to inform and update the response to the pandemic. It will also highlight possible ways for the country to make progress amidst  this pandemic.\nTime/Venue\n30th July 2020\, + 2pm (GMT + 1)\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\nFocus areas \nCameroon’s response to the pandemic\nChallenges in responding to the pandemic\nEffect of the pandemic on Cameroon’s growth and development\nHow Cameroon can ensure its growth and development in the COVID era \n Panelists/Speakers \nDr. Etoudi Mballa George Alain \nDirector of Disease Control\nMinistry of Public Health\, Cameroon \nProf. Charles Wiysonge \nDirector: South African Cochrane Centre\nSouth African Medical Research Council \nProf. Emeritus Rose Gana Fomban Leke \nBiotechnology Center\, University of Yaoundé 1\nQUEEN MOTHER Cameroon Medical Community\nHeroine of Health 2018 \nProf. Mbacham Wilfred \nProfessor of Public Health Biotechnology\nFellow of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences\nFellow of the African Academy of Sciences \nProf. Nsagha Dickson Shey \nAssociate professor of Epidemiology:\nInfectious Diseases of Poverty/NTD\nUniversity of Buea\nModerator \nDr. Gobina Ronald \nPublic Health Fellow\nCoordinator of the Corona Virus Taskforce\nNkafu Policy Institute\nOnline Platform\nThis event will be organized on ZOOM. There will be a Q&A session for participant engagement \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-cameroons-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200717T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200717T163000
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SUMMARY:Public Debate On Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Public Dialogue on:\n Governance Quality and the Crisis in Cameroon (WEB SEMINAR) \nDate: July 17\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nBackground    \nCameroon is often described as a microcosm of Africa not just because of its physical and ecological diversity\, but also due to its dual colonial inheritance of British and French sub-systems since independence and reunification. Though characterized by cultural diversities\, the severing of the country between Anglophones and Francophones is the most visible diversity that have over the years attracted various attentions. The country is divided into ten administrative regions. Since independence\, many pundits quickly criticize the quality of governance by the dominantly centralized governments as responsible for security and other development challenges. Ironically\, the country is endowed with rich natural resources\, including oil and gas\, minerals\, timber\, and agricultural products. Despite this rich natural endowment\, it would seem that the existing governance dispensation in the country since its independence from colonial rule has generated divisions\, injustice\, prejudice\, growing inequalities among the citizenry on the basis of ethnicity\, language and other class principles. Some ethnic groups seem to have been favoured over others in terms of appointments and resource allocation. The theory of regional balance in resource allocation and distribution of state resources as preached by the government is selective and discriminatory\, this is possible because centralization gave the government of Cameroon tremendous authority over most aspects of politics and economic control. Therefore\, that linguistic and cultural heritage that once contributed to making Cameroon a peaceful\, prosperous and stable country\, are today the root causes of the crisis that escalated from the 2016 lawyers’ and teachers strike in the Anglophone Regions of the country. To many non-partisan actors\, the crisis which has been on for four years today is symptomatic of poor governance that have not been able to usher in socio-economic developments to make the population lead better lives. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears there is urgency to debate and propose solid measures that will promote good governance and development. It is in this light that the Nkafu Policy Institute through its Governance and Democracy programme is creating avenues to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, on how good governance can be achieved in Cameroon in particular and Africa at large.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage scholars\, youth leaders and the public in the search for sustainable solutions to existing governance lapses in Cameroon. The Anglophone crisis which is now in the 4th year and continues to make national and international headlines in the wake of government’s efforts demands continuous engagements from other sectors of the Cameroonian society such as think tanks to contribute to good governance which essential in resolving the crisis. The COVID 19 has also added a new dimension to the crisis.\nThis event which hopes to provide Scholars\, Youth Leaders and Citizens a platform to amplify their voices would significantly contribute to good governance in Cameroon especially through the promotion of a democracy that works “. this is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, is to carry out independent research and provide in-depth and insightful evidence based recommendations that advance the development of Cameroon and other sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and scholars who have the potential to propose strategies and to deepen Good Governance in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo participation fees fee is required. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the history of Cameroon and the various possible strategies to attain good governance and democracy in the country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in Good Governance and democracy in Cameroon. \nOverview of the Governance in Cameroon\nThe link between governance practices and conflicts in Cameroon.\nAccountability as the fundamental requirement of Good Governance\nA path to good governance in Cameroon and the restoration of lasting peace and security. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/public-debate-on-democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T150000
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SUMMARY:Promoting Peace And Democracy In Cameroon Part 1
DESCRIPTION:First public dialogue on Peace and Democracy in Cameroon (WEB SEMINAR)\nPromoting Peace And Democracy In Cameroon Part 1\nDate: June 25\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nBackground    \nCameroon is Located at the heart of Central Africa\, it is a country whose ethnic\, social and cultural richness and diversity are no longer to be demonstrated. British and French colonial rule are the two main imperialist systems that Cameroon has experienced before gaining its independence in 1960\, leaving the country with two linguistics heritages that are English and French. However\, these ethnic\, cultural and linguistic heritages that once contributed to making Cameroon a peaceful\, prosperous and stable country\, are today at the root of the many conflicts that the country is currently facing. An upsurge of violence witnessed by various regions seem to put Cameroon at crossroads in its history. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears urgent to propose solid strategies to peace building and democracy. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, in order to achieve peace in their community and attain democracy in our nation.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage scholars\, youth leaders and the public in the search for sustainable solutions to the major conflicts in Cameroon (The Anglophone Crisis in the NW and SW regions\, the Boko Haram War activities in the Far North Region and the refugee’s crisis in the East Region). The Anglophone crisis which for example is now in the 4th year and continues to make national and international headlines due to its perpetuation and devastating consequences despite the holding of the Major National dialogue organized by the Cameroon Government from the 30th to 4th October 2019. The COVID 19 has also added a new dimension to the crisis.\nThis event which hopes to provide Scholars\, Youth Leaders and Citizens a platform to amplify their voices not only in the search of peaceful solutions to conflicts in Cameroon\, but also in the promotion of a democracy that works “for all “(the rich and the poor\, women and men\, youths and the elderly\, boys and girls etc.). The mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, is to carry out independent research and provide in-depth and insightful evidence based recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and scholars who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon and to deepen the Cameroonian democracy.\nParticipation fees?\nNo participation fees or per diem. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about history and current crises in Cameroon and the various possible strategies to promote peace and democracy in the Country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in promoting peace and democracy in Cameroon. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon\nThe role of Democratic institutions such as Media and civil society organizations in conflict management and resolution\nCitizens proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/promoting-peace-and-democracy-in-cameroon-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200616T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 and the Future of Work – A Global Perspective
DESCRIPTION:June 16\, 2020 at 10AM Washington D.C(2PM Ghana\, 3PM Cameroon\, 4PM South Africa\, 7:30PM India) \n BACKGROUND\nApproximately half of the world’s population is under varying levels of restricted movement in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19\, a public health emergency that has claimed thousands of lives and sparked fears of the worst global recession since the Great Depression. This sudden decrease in movement has had a profound impact on the way we work\, our mental\, and physical well-being. As a result\, many social scientists and psychologists around the world are keenly observing the implications of this enforced global experiment on work behaviors\, hours\, and locations\, to name a few. While these restrictions have forced employees in many organizations to work from their homes\, thereby managing their tasks and time with little supervision\, it has also caused a steep rise in unemployment rates in sectors such as hospitality and entertainment that require workers to physically deliver the services.\nHome-based work has not been without challenges. Some workers report similar or improved performance at home\, compared to working in an office\, while others report reduced performance from struggling to balance work and other commitments such as dependent care. Companies\, on the other hand\, are recording financial gains from reduced travel\, utility\, sometimes rent expenses in the short run\, but the long-term trade-off in potential productivity\, culture\, and profitability decline are unknown. Though we cannot predict the future\, one thing is sure\, the pandemic and the emergency measures that were taken by most organizations will completely change the perception and nature of work in the future. These changes may include redesigning job performance expectations\, travel requirements\, and working hours to reconcile newly developed work habits with post-pandemic norms. According to Adam Grant\, a professor of Management and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School\, leaders could take the opportunity to give their employees more control and\, hopefully\, discover that they can trust them to manage their schedules. Leaders may want to become more hands-on in learning about their employees’ values\, interests\, strengths\, and motivations.\nAfter the pandemic\, many organizations will continue to experiment with different ways of working\, including shorter workdays or may embrace long-term work from home for most or all employees. The pandemic has hastened the evolution of work to a more virtual workforce than the world was prepared for. As the world scrambles to adapt to the current work situation\, what should governments\, policymakers\, organizations\, and workers expect in the post pandemic world?\nPurpose of the event \nIdentify the changes and challenges to how workers participate in the workforce\nIdentify the effects of the changes in work on organizations\, governments\, policymakers\, and workers.\nForecast the post-pandemic work environment and propose recommendations on how various employers and employees can quickly adapt and reconcile past working habits with new developments and experiences from the pandemic. \nWho will attend? \nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise\, including head of organizations\, government and policymakers\, workers in different areas\, managers\, entrepreneurs\, labor officials\, researchers\, students\, and the general public. \n Date\nJune 16\, 2020 at 10AM Washington D.C (2PM Ghana\, 3PM Cameroon\, 4PM South Africa\, 7:30PM India)\nAreas of concern\nThere will be presentations on key facts about the current pandemic\, and the changes that are occurring with structured work. The major areas of concern will be economic and technological development\, labour law\, public policies\, psychology\, and social welfare and any other areas not mentioned but the panelists think could greatly contribute to the discussion.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, \nChanges brought about in work as a result of the current pandemic will be outlined.\nAll the effects of the pandemic on organisations\, government\, policy makers and workers will be identified.\nThere will be a forecast on the post pandemic work environment and concrete recommendations will be given for organisations\, government and policy makers\, workers and other participants as concerns the future of work. \nSPEAKERS \nDr. Jonathan Westover\nAssociate Professor and Chair – UVU\, Non-Resident Fellow – Nkafu Policy Institute \nFranklin Cudjoe\nFounder and Chief Executive Officer – IMANI Africa \nViola A. Llewellyn\nCo-founder and President of Ovamba Solutions\, Inc. \nMohd. Haleem Khan (IAS\, Rtd.)\nFormer SecretaryMinistry of Finance\, Government of India\nModerator \nMr. Pooran Pandey\nNon-Resident Fellow – Nkafu Policy Institute\nOnline PlatformThis event will be organized on ZOOM. There will be a Q&A session for participant engagement\n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-and-the-future-of-work-a-global-perspective/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Road-Map To Peace And Justice
DESCRIPTION:Eighth Peace public dialogue (WEB SEMINAR)\nROADMAP TO PEACE AND JUSTICE IN CAMEROON  \nDate: May 27\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground    \nLocated at the heart of Central Africa\, Cameroon is a country whose ethnic\, social and cultural richness and diversity are no longer to be demonstrated. The country which is triangular in shape is bordered by Nigeria to the northwest\, Chad to the northeast\, the Central African Republic to the east\, the Republic of the Congo to the southeast\, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea to the south\, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. British and French colonial rule are the two main imperialist systems that Cameroon has experienced before gaining its independence in 1960\, leaving the country with two linguistics heritages that are English and French. However\, these ethnic\, cultural and linguistic heritages that once contributed to making Cameroon a country of peace and stability\, are today at the root of the many conflicts that the country is currently facing. An upsurge of violence witnessed by various regions seem to put Cameroon at crossroads in its history. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears urgent to propose solid strategies to peace building and to justice. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, in order to achieve peace in their community and attain justice in our nation.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to elaborate a concrete roadmap with strategies to achieve sustainable peace and justice in our country currently plagued by numerous conflicts (the war against Boko Haram\, the border refugee crisis\, the Anglophone crisis). This event is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about history and current crises in Cameroon and the various possible strategies to promote peace and justice in the Country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in promoting justice and peace in Cameroon. \nA roadmap to the war against Boko Haram\nRoadmap to deal with the refugee crisis at the borders of Cameroon\nRoadmap to end the Anglophone crisis \n  \n.fusion-button.button-10 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-10 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-10:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-10:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-10:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-10:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-10:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10:hover\, .fusion-button.button-10:focus\, .fusion-button.button-10:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-10:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-10:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-10{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/road-map-to-peace-and-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:The Nkafu Weekly Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:The purpose is to enhance the interactive learning environment at the Nkafu Policy Institute by stimulating academic and subject specific debate and knowledge exchange activities.  \nThis is an Internal Event
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-nkafu-weekly-seminar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Strategies To Peace-building And Justice In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Seventh NED public debate (WEBINAR)\nStrategies To Peacebuilding And Justice In Cameroon  \nDate: May 6\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground    \nLocated at the heart of Central Africa\, Cameroon is a country whose ethnic\, social and cultural richness and diversity are no longer to be demonstrated. The country which is triangular in shape is bordered by Nigeria to the northwest\, Chad to the northeast\, the Central African Republic to the east\, the Republic of the Congo to the southeast\, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea to the south\, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. British and French colonial rule are the two main imperialist systems that Cameroon has experienced before gaining its independence in 1960\, leaving the country with two linguistics heritages that are English and French. However\, these ethnic\, cultural and linguistic heritages that once contributed to making Cameroon a country of peace and stability\, are today at the root of the many conflicts that the country is currently facing. An upsurge of violence witnessed by various regions seem to put Cameroon at crossroads in its history. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears urgent to propose solid strategies to peace building and to justice. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, in order to achieve peace in their community and attain justice in our nation.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to elaborate concrete strategies to achieve sustainable peace and justice in our country. This event is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about history and current crises in Cameroon and the various possible strategies for effective peacebuilding and justice.  The event will consist of a 45 minutes open discussion.\nThe discussions will organized around the following key areas in promoting justice and peace in Cameroon. \nThe political strategies\nEconomic strategies\nSocial strategies\nThe role of civil society organizations (including religious bodies) in achieving peace and justice \n  \n.fusion-button.button-12 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-12 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-12:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-12:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-12:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-12:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-12:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12:hover\, .fusion-button.button-12:focus\, .fusion-button.button-12:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-12:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-12:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-12{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/webinar-strategies-to-peace-building-and-justice-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Strategies To Peace Building And Justice In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  \nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 2 hours open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon\nThe role of civil society organizations in conflict management\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/strategies-to-peace-building-and-justice-in-cameroon-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T130000
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SUMMARY:L’ouverture À La Concurrence Est-Elle Bonne Pour L’industrialisation Du Cameroun ?
DESCRIPTION:Theme: L’ouverture À La Concurrence Est-Elle Bonne Pour L’industrialisation Du Cameroun ? \nOrganisé Par : Nkafu Policy Institute (Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia) \n.fusion-button.button-16 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-16:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-16:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover\, .fusion-button.button-16:focus\, .fusion-button.button-16:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-16:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16{width:100%;}\nENREGISTREZ-VOUS\n \nNOTE CONCEPTUELLE\nLa concurrence est un pilier majeur des systèmes de marché libre. La politique de la concurrence consiste à appliquer des règles pour s’assurer que les entreprises et les sociétés se font une concurrence loyale. Cette politique encourage l’efficacité\, crée un choix plus large pour les consommateurs\, contribue à réduire les prix et à améliorer la qualité.\nSelon les libéraux\, la concurrence est inévitable et bénéfique pour les pays. Ils estiment qu’un avantage important de la concurrence est l’innovation. En effet\, l’innovation stimule l’invention de nouveaux et meilleurs produits\, ou elle contribue à créer des processus de fabrication à moindre coût. Par conséquent\, elle stimule la croissance économique\, crée davantage de possibilités d’emploi et augmente le niveau de vie. Les économies d’échelle et les transferts de technologie constituent un autre avantage de la concurrence. Les entreprises peuvent accroître leur présence mondiale en opérant sur des marchés étrangers de plus en plus nombreux. Enfin\, la concurrence peut également aider les entreprises à identifier les besoins des consommateurs\, puis à développer de nouveaux produits ou services pour répondre à ces besoins.\nContrairement aux arguments ci-dessus\, les protectionnistes estiment que la concurrence n’est pas bonne pour une économie.  Ils soutiennent que seules les grandes entreprises survivent dans la concurrence (c’est-à-dire que les petites entreprises luttent ou meurent). Selon les tenants de cette thèse\, les petites entreprises ne disposent pas de tous les avantages ou capitaux supplémentaires pour se développer et s’externaliser comme les grandes entreprises. Aussi\, les protectionnistes affirment que la concurrence diminue la part de marché et la clientèle\, surtout si la demande de produits ou de services est limitée dès le départ. Par conséquent\, les entreprises sont obligées de baisser leurs prix pour rester compétitives\, ce qui diminue leur rendement sur chaque article ou service qu’elles produisent et vendent.\nEn 2019\, le gouvernement du Cameroun a élaboré la Stratégie Nationale de Développement 2020-2030. Cette stratégie met davantage l’accent sur l’industrialisation et la transformation structurelle de l’économie car\, dans les chiffres\, le secteur secondaire ne représente que 15\,6% des entreprises alors que le secteur tertiaire représente 84\,2% des entreprises selon le deuxième Recensement Général des Entreprises (2016). Par ailleurs\, les petites entreprises dominent le tissu économique camerounais puisqu’elles représentent 98\,5% du total des entreprises.\nCependant\, le Cameroun est confronté à des défis structurels majeurs et à des chocs négatifs\, notamment un niveau de pauvreté alarmant\, une grosse présence de l’Etat dans l’économie\, la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest\, le conflit avec Boko Haram dans la région du Nord ; et la récente crise des devises causée par des importations excessives. Davantage\, les petites et moyennes entreprises camerounaises sont confrontées à des obstacles majeurs qui les empêchent de se développer. Parmi ces obstacles\, citons les taux d’imposition élevés\, l’exclusion financière\, la corruption et les tracasseries administratives\, pour n’en citer que quelques-uns.  \nCe débat portera donc sur la place de la concurrence dans le processus d’industrialisation du Cameroun. La principale question à laquelle il convient de répondre est la suivante : Le Cameroun doit-il donner la priorité à la concurrence sur le marché pour stimuler l’industrialisation du pays ?\n \nObjectif de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de comparer les points de vue de différents experts camerounais sur la meilleure façon de stimuler l’industrialisation au Cameroun.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public sur le thème : ‘‘L’ouverture à la concurrence est-elle bonne pour l’industrialisation du Cameroun ?’’ En effet\, le nombre limité de projets d’industrialisation dans le pays et leur gestion inefficace réduisent considérablement leurs effets sur la vie des populations. C’est pourquoi certains observateurs estiment que l’économie devrait être ouverte à la concurrence dans tous les secteurs afin de stimuler l’industrialisation\, la croissance économique et le développement. D’autres\, en revanche\, soutiennent que le Cameroun devrait protéger ses industries embryonnaires étant donné que 80% des entreprises créées meurent avant 5 ans. \n \nPublic cible\nCet événement réunira des participants de différents domaines d’expertise : économistes\, fonctionnaires\, orateurs\, entrepreneurs\, organisations humanitaires\, organisations non gouvernementales\, universitaires et chercheurs\, étudiants\, grand public et acteurs de la société civile.\n \nNombre de participants\nNous attendons 80 participants.\n \nFrais de participation\nCet événement est ouvert au public cible sans frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nDomaines de préoccupation\nIndustrialisation ; Transformation structurelle ; Concurrence sur le marché ; Développement économique ; Commerce international ; Émergence économique ; Politiques publiques.\n \nLieu\nHôtel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroun.          \n \nRésultats escomptés\nÀ la fin de cet événement\, les participants devraient : \nComprendre la signification de l’industrialisation ;\nReconnaître la meilleure voie pour un Cameroun industrialisé ;\nComprendre les avantages et les défis de la concurrence sur le marché ;\nComprendre les bénéfices et les problèmes du protectionnisme et du libéralisme ;\nAppréhender les réformes nécessaires pour une stratégie d’industrialisation réussie. \n \nPanélistes \nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Economiste et Chercheur Associé au Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroun. (POUR)\nDr. Lamine HIMBE – Administrateur Civil et Chercheur au Ministère des Mines\, de l’Industrie et du Développement Technologique (MINDMIT). (POUR)\nDr. Joel MOUDIO MOTTO – Economiste et Chercheur à l’Université de Yaoundé II. (CONTRE)\nM. René MEZENE – Entrepreneur et PDG de ProxyServices. (CONTRE) \n \nModérateur\nDr. Fabien SUNDJO – Économiste et Chercheur Associé au Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroun.\n  \n.fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-17:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-17:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover\, .fusion-button.button-17:focus\, .fusion-button.button-17:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-17:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17{width:100%;}\nENREGISTREZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/louverture-a-la-concurrence-est-elle-bonne-pour-lindustrialisation-du-cameroun/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Is Market Competition Good For Cameroon’s Industrialization?
DESCRIPTION:Organization Name: Nkafu Policy Institute (Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation)CONCEPT NOTE\n Competition is a major pillar of free-market systems. Competition policy is about applying rules to make sure businesses and companies compete fairly with each other. It encourages efficiency\, creates a wider choice for consumers and helps reduce prices and improve quality.\nAccording to liberals\, competition is inevitable and good for countries. They believe an important advantage of competition is innovation. Indeed\, innovation spurs the invention of new and better products\, or it helps to create lower-cost manufacturing processes. As a result\, it drives economic growth\, creates more employment opportunities and increases standards of living. Another advantage of competition is economies of scale and technology transfers. Companies can increase their global presence by operating in more and more overseas markets. Finally\, competition can also help businesses identify consumers’ needs – and then develop new products or services to meet those needs.\nContrary to the above arguments\, protectionists believe competition is not good for an economy.  They support that only big companies survive in a competition (i.e. small companies struggle or die). According to them\, small companies do not have all the extra benefits or capital to expand and outsource like large companies. In addition\, protectionists argue that competition decreases market share and shrinks customer base\, especially if demand for products or services is limited from the start. Consequently\, companies are forced to lower their prices to stay competitive hence decreasing their return on each item they produce and sell.\nIn 2019\, the government of Cameroon has drafted the National Strategy for Development 2020-2030. This strategy lays more emphasis on industrialization and the structural transformation of the economy. Indeed\, the secondary sector is only 15.6% of companies while the tertiary sector represents 84.2% of companies according to the second General Census of Companies (2016). Also\, small businesses dominate the economic fabric in Cameroon as they represent 98.5% of the total of companies.\nHowever\, Cameroon faces major structural challenges and negative shocks including an alarming poverty level\, government remaining the largest employer\, the worsening security situation in the Nord West and South West Regions\, the conflict with Boko Haram in the North Region\, and the recent currency crisis as a result of excessive imports. In addition\, small businesses in Cameroon face major obstacles that prevent them from growing. These obstacles include high tax rates\, financial exclusion\, corruption\, and administrative tracasseries just to name but a few.\nThis debate will\, therefore\, discuss the place of competition in Cameroon’s industrialization process. The main question to be answered is: Should Cameroon prioritize market competition to spur industrialization in the country?\n Purpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best way to spur industrialization in Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Is Market Competition Good for Cameroon’s Industrialization?’’. Indeed\, the limited numbers of industrialization projects in the country and their inefficient management drastically reduce their effects on people’s life. That is why some observers believe the economy should be opened to competition in all sectors in order to spur industrialization\, economic growth and development. Others\, on the other hand\, support that Cameroon should protect its embryonic industries given the fact that 80% of companies die before 5 years.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 80 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee. \nAreas of concern\nIndustrialization; Structural Transformation; Market Competition; Economic Development; International Trade; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of industrialization;\nRecognize the best path for an industrialized Cameroon;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of market competition;\nComprehend the profits and problems of protectionism and liberalism;\nApprehend the reforms needed for a successful industrialization strategy. \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/is-market-competition-good-for-cameroons-industrialization/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200123T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
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SUMMARY:Will More Taxes Increase Fiscal Revenues In Cameroon?
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTETaxation is a means by which governments finance their expenditures by imposing charges on citizens and corporates entities. In general\, taxes can be either direct or indirect. For example\, income taxation is a direct tax while the value-added tax (VAT) on goods sold is an indirect tax.\nAccording to Arthur Laffer\, there exists a limit to which an increase in taxes leads to more government revenue. His thesis demonstrated by the Laffer curve says: “Too much tax kills to tax.” In other words\, if tax rates are too high people would not work as hard leading to less income and profits for the government to tax.\nBased on the Laffer curve\, two schools of thought can be derived. The first school supports that a favorable taxation regime acts as a catalyst for the development of start-ups\, foreign direct investment and private investment. The second school demonstrates that an unfavorable tax rate negatively affects investment decisions\, economic growth and employment.\nIn Africa\, governments tend to increase taxes in order to gain more revenues. Indeed\, falling prices in oil exports and poor economic structures have led to a rapid cycle of indebtedness hence reducing available resources to finance public goods and services. Taxation then becomes an internal strategic tool used by governments to solve this situation. However\, African countries face a dilemma. Indeed\, an excessively heavy tax burden might crush activity while an excessively low one can starve an economy of the ‘oxygen’ it needs to advance.\nIn Cameroon\, taxation remains the first obstacle to the development of entrepreneurial activities (General Census of Enterprises\, 2016). Indeed\, high taxes prevent entrepreneurs to fully establish and flourish their activities. The corporate tax (33% in total) and the value-added tax (19.25%) remains high compared to countries like Nigeria or Rwanda.\nIn addition\, each year the government of Cameroon creates ‘new taxes’. For example\, in the 2019 Budget\, a flat rate of 200 F CFA per application was created for software and application that are downloaded online via phone or tablet. Moreover\, the 2020 Budget bill projects to increase taxes on cosmetics and artificial hair just to name but a few.\nThe above situation has led to the development and the predominance of the informal sector in Cameroon. Indeed\, the majority of businesses prefer to remain informal (i.e. approximately 89% of small enterprises) to avoid being charged high taxes. Consequently\, the government cannot fully collect the projected amounts.\nThis debate will discuss the best way for governments in Africa to increase fiscal revenues with a focus on Cameroon. However\, the main question remains: Should Cameroon prioritize more taxes or high tax rates to increase fiscal revenues?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best method for optimizing fiscal revenues in Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Will More Taxes Increase Fiscal Revenues in Cameroon?’’. Indeed\, some observers believe the government can maximize fiscal receipts with low tax rates (i.e. the efficient thinking). Others\, on the other hand\, support that governments should increases taxes and tax rates in order to have more fiscal revenues (i.e. the effective thinking).\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 80 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee.\n \nAreas of concern\nTaxation; Fiscal Revenues; Tax System; Small Business; Entrepreneurship; Economic Development; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\n \nLocation\nHotel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.\n \nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of taxation;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of high tax rates;\nRecognize the best path for fiscal mobilization in Cameroon;\nComprehend the profits and problems related to tax compliance;\nApprehend the reforms needed for a good tax system in Cameroon. \n  \n.fusion-button.button-18 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-18:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-18:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover\, .fusion-button.button-18:focus\, .fusion-button.button-18:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-18:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/will-more-taxes-increase-fiscal-revenues-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191219T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
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SUMMARY:Bamenda: Common sense solutions to promote peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  \nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 2 hours open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon\nThe role of civil society organizations in conflict management\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/bamenda-common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Mansfield Hotel\, Bamenda\, Bamenda\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191205T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
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SUMMARY:Bamenda: Training Of Peace Advocates For The Peaceful Resolution Of Conflicts In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING OF PEACE ADVOCATES FOR THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS IN CAMEROON. Background and Context.\n     Cameroon has experienced political and economic stability for decades and continue to play a key role in Central Africa’s regional integration. The country has been widely praised for its ability to maintain the calm and peaceful coexistence of its numerous cultural\, ethnic and religious groups – it has been called a bastion off   stability – notable when compared to numerous conflicts in neighbouring countries. For example\, the Cameroonian community and institutions have demonstrated great resilience in response to the massive refugee crises on their various borders (e.g with Chad\, CAR and Nigeria) including the terrorist attacks imposed on them in the Far-North by the Nigerian home-grown and deadly terrorist group Boko Haram. Cameroonians have called themselves ‘peaceful’ and tolerant’ people. However\, since October 2016\, with the emergence of the current Armed conflict in North- West (NW) and South-West (SW) Regions\, this image of the country as an island of peace among many troubled countries and Cameroonians as ‘tolerant and peace-loving people’ has dramatically changed not for the good.\nRationale for the Training Workshop\n    In joining voices and to move the talk for the need for a peaceful resolution of the current violent conflict in the NW and SW Regions of Cameroon\, The Nkafu Policy Institute (NPI) of The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation (DLF) has recently instituted a project titled: “Promoting lasting peace in Cameroon.” Within this broad project\, NPI plans to host two leadership and capacity-building workshops for peace advocates. The organization will identify fifty (50) influential community leaders from all ten regions of Cameroon. The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation believes this diverse group of peace advocates will be able to bridge Cameroon’s tribal\, cultural\, political\, and linguistic divides and promote peace in their communities.\nOverall objective\n   To give participants the opportunity to inspire their communities as Peace Advocates/Agent: A Peace Advocate is an active peace builder who guides others in the endeavour of building sustainable peace starting with their own practice and community sharing.\n \nSpecific Objectives\n    \n        Specifically\, this training workshop will: \ngive participants the tools and connections necessary to advocate for tolerance\, justice\, the rule of law\, and respect for democratic principles.\nempower and enable participants to actively engage in local level decision-making processes and to the monitoring\, prevention\, management\, resolution and transformation of conflicts in order to promote peace outcomes and social cohesion.\nencourage the peace advocates to speak publicly with the aim of contributing to peace\nconduct a conflict critical analysis to understand best strategies in implementing peace process in affected regions \nWho can participate?\n      This training opportunity gives equal chance to both men and women\, from all the 10 regions of Cameroon.  It particularly targets youth and women leaders who have so far influence their communities through their work for peace and development; civil society advocates\, community leaders (including traditional authorities and church leaders)\, the media\, students and all those interested in contributing to  peaceful and sustainable solution to the current destructive conflict in the Anglophone NW and SW Regions in particular and  Cameroon at large.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting to build the capacity of 50 peace advocates (Who have registered online through our call for application).
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/bamenda-training-of-peace-advocates-for-the-peaceful-resolution-of-conflicts-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191203T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
CREATED:20230824T084617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123409Z
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SUMMARY:Buea: Training Of Peace Advocates For The Peaceful Resolution Of Conflicts In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING OF PEACE ADVOCATES FOR THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS IN CAMEROON. Background and Context.\n     Cameroon has experienced political and economic stability for decades and continue to play a key role in Central Africa’s regional integration. The country has been widely praised for its ability to maintain the calm and peaceful coexistence of its numerous cultural\, ethnic and religious groups – it has been called a bastion off   stability – notable when compared to numerous conflicts in neighbouring countries. For example\, the Cameroonian community and institutions have demonstrated great resilience in response to the massive refugee crises on their various borders (e.g with Chad\, CAR and Nigeria) including the terrorist attacks imposed on them in the Far-North by the Nigerian home-grown and deadly terrorist group Boko Haram. Cameroonians have called themselves ‘peaceful’ and tolerant’ people. However\, since October 2016\, with the emergence of the current Armed conflict in North- West (NW) and South-West (SW) Regions\, this image of the country as an island of peace among many troubled countries and Cameroonians as ‘tolerant and peace-loving people’ has dramatically changed not for the good.\nRationale for the Training Workshop\n    In joining voices and to move the talk for the need for a peaceful resolution of the current violent conflict in the NW and SW Regions of Cameroon\, The Nkafu Policy Institute (NPI) of The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation (DLF) has recently instituted a project titled: “Promoting lasting peace in Cameroon.” Within this broad project\, NPI plans to host two leadership and capacity-building workshops for peace advocates. The organization will identify fifty (50) influential community leaders from all ten regions of Cameroon. The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation believes this diverse group of peace advocates will be able to bridge Cameroon’s tribal\, cultural\, political\, and linguistic divides and promote peace in their communities.\nOverall objective\n   To give participants the opportunity to inspire their communities as Peace Advocates/Agent: A Peace Advocate is an active peace builder who guides others in the endeavour of building sustainable peace starting with their own practice and community sharing.\n \nSpecific Objectives\n    \n        Specifically\, this training workshop will: \ngive participants the tools and connections necessary to advocate for tolerance\, justice\, the rule of law\, and respect for democratic principles.\nempower and enable participants to actively engage in local level decision-making processes and to the monitoring\, prevention\, management\, resolution and transformation of conflicts in order to promote peace outcomes and social cohesion.\nencourage the peace advocates to speak publicly with the aim of contributing to peace\nconduct a conflict critical analysis to understand best strategies in implementing peace process in affected regions \nWho can participate?\n      This training opportunity gives equal chance to both men and women\, from all the 10 regions of Cameroon.  It particularly targets youth and women leaders who have so far influence their communities through their work for peace and development; civil society advocates\, community leaders (including traditional authorities and church leaders)\, the media\, students and all those interested in contributing to  peaceful and sustainable solution to the current destructive conflict in the Anglophone NW and SW Regions in particular and  Cameroon at large.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting to build the capacity of 50 peace advocates (Who have registered online through our call for application).
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/buea-training-of-peace-advocates-for-the-peaceful-resolution-of-conflicts-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
CREATED:20230824T084626Z
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SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates 3: Le Cameroun Devrait-Il Entièrement Devenir Une Société De Libre Marché ?
DESCRIPTION:Il existe un débat sur les paradigmes économiques à mettre en œuvre pour développer les pays dans le monde entier. Ce débat oppose les partisans du libre marché aux protectionnistes. Selon le premier groupe\, les principaux avantages d’une économie de libre marché sont : la présence d’une concurrence qui permet d’orienter les ressources dans les secteurs où elles sont le plus efficacement utilisées ; l’augmentation des choix et de l’utilité des consommateurs ; l’absence de la bureaucratie et des lourdeurs administratives. Une économie de libre marché réduirait aussi les coûts administratifs de l’entreprise. Par conséquent\, l’avantage découlant de cette réduction des coûts pourrait être injecté dans d’autres activités telles que la recherche et le développement.Davantage\, le système d’économie de marché aurait contribué à réduire la pauvreté dans le monde en ce sens que 80% des êtres humains vivaient dans l’extrême pauvreté au début du 20ème siècle\, contre un peu plus de 10% aujourd’hui. Pour finir\, dans les systèmes de libre marché\, les entreprises innovent\, développent de nouveaux produits et offrent de nouveaux services pour répondre à la demande des consommateurs.\nContrairement aux arguments évoqués ci-dessus\, les opposants au libre marché estiment que dans les économies de marché\, il est possible d’observer une monopolisation massive à une échelle beaucoup plus rapide. En d’autres termes\, les entreprises peuvent devenir assez puissantes au point où leur disparition ruinerait l’économie ainsi que la capacité des consommateurs à obtenir les produits dont ils ont besoin. Ces partisans affirment aussi que dans les économies de marché\, les entreprises sont en mesure de vendre leurs produits à des prix inférieurs à ceux de tous leurs concurrents et qu’elles peuvent\, en fin de compte\, facturer ce qu’elles veulent pour leurs produits. Par conséquent\, ce courant de pensée accorde une plus grande priorité aux interventions gouvernementales dans l’économie afin de promouvoir le bien-être économique.\nLe Cameroun est confronté à des défis structurels majeurs et à des chocs négatifs notamment un niveau de pauvreté alarmant ; un gouvernement qui reste le premier employeur dans le pays ; la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest ; le conflit avec Boko Haram dans la région du Nord ; et la récente crise des devises due à des importations excessives. Pour résoudre ces problèmes\, certains économistes camerounais estiment que les réformes de type libre marché devraient être prioritaires\, tandis que d’autres pensent que ces réformes ne peuvent pas sauver le pays\, mais au contraire\, aggraver la situation actuelle.\nAu regard de cette situation\, et dans un contexte de mise en œuvre de la zone de libre-échange continentale africaine\, une question majeure se pose : Quel est le meilleur paradigme économique pour le Cameroun : interventions gouvernementales ou réformes de type libre marché?\nObjet de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de comparer les points de vue de différents experts camerounais sur le meilleur paradigme économique à adopter pour le Cameroun.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public sur le thème : Le Cameroun doit-il entièrement devenir une société de libre marché? En effet\, certains observateurs estiment que seules des réformes de type  libre marché sauveront le Cameroun. D’autres\, en revanche\, pensent que des réformes orientées économie de marché ne feront qu’aggraver la situation actuelle dans le pays.\n Public cible\nCet évènement réunira des participants provenant de divers domaines d’expertise : économistes\, représentants gouvernementaux\, entrepreneurs\, organisations non gouvernementales\, universitaires et chercheurs\, étudiants\, grand public et acteurs de la société civile.\nNombre de participants attendus\nNous attendons un public de 90 personnes\nFrais de participation\nCet événement est ouvert au public. Il n’y a aucun frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nThématiques clés\nDéveloppement économique ; Commerce international ; Libre marché ; Paradigme économique ; Émergence économique ; Politiques publiques.\n Lieu\nHôtel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroun\n Résultats attendus\nÀ la fin de cet événement\, les participants devraient pouvoir : \nComprendre la signification d’un paradigme économique ;\nReconnaître la meilleure voie pour un Cameroun émergent d’ici 2035 ;\nComprendre les avantages et les défis des économies de marché ;\nComprendre les avantages et les inconvénients des interventions gouvernementales dans l’économie ;\nAppréhender les réformes nécessaires pour un Cameroun émergent. \n ENREGISTREZ VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3-le-cameroun-devrait-il-entierement-devenir-une-societe-de-libre-marche/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
CREATED:20230824T084626Z
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SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates 3: Should Cameroon Become A Totally Free Market Society?
DESCRIPTION:There has always been a debate regarding economic paradigms to implement to develop countries around the world. A major debate opposes free market partisans and nationalists. According to the first group\, the main advantages of a free market economy is the presence of competition which enable resources to be oriented where there are most efficiently utilised\, increase in consumers choice which increases his utility\, the absence of bureaucracy and red tape. This reduces administrative costs to the business and hence the benefit from the reduced cost could be injected into other endeavors such as research and development. Besides\, market economies have helped to reduce poverty worldwide as 80% of human beings lived in extreme poverty during the early 20th century\, compared to just over 10% today reference . Moreover\, in free-market systems\, companies innovate\, develop new products\, and offer new services to meet consumers’ demands.Contrary to the above arguments\, non-free market partisans believe that in free-market systems\, it is possible to observe massive monopolization at a much faster scale. In other words\, companies can become so powerful that their demise will ruin the economy and the consumer’s ability to get the products that they need. They further argue that companies will also be able to undercut all of their competitors and end up being able to charge whatever they want for their products. Consequently\, this current of opinion gives more priority to government interventions in the economy to promote economic welfare.\nCameroon is facing major structural challenges and negatives shocks including an alarming poverty level\, government remaining the largest employer\, the worsening security situation in the Nord-West and South-West Regions\, the conflict with Boko Haram in the North Region\, and the recent currencies crisis as a result of excessive imports. To solve these issues\, some economists in Cameroon believe that free-market reforms should be prioritized; while others believe free-market reforms cannot save the country but instead worsen the current situation.\nBased on this background\, and in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area\, a question arises: What is the best economic paradigm for Cameroon: government interventions or free-market reforms?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best economic paradigm for Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Should Cameroon become a totally free-market society?’’. Indeed\, some observers believe that only free-market reforms will save Cameroon. Others\, on the other hand\, believe that free-market reforms will instead worsening the current situation in the country.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 90 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee.\n Areas of concern\nEconomic Development; International Trade; Free-Market; Economic Paradigm; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of an economic paradigm;\nRecognize the best path for an emerging Cameroon by 2035;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of free-market economies;\nComprehend the profits and problems of government interventions in the economy;\nApprehend the reforms needed for an emerging Cameroon. \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3-should-cameroon-become-a-totally-free-market-society/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232233
CREATED:20230824T084635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123349Z
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SUMMARY:BUEA: Common Sense Solutions To Promote Peace In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground\nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/buea-common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Limbé: Common Sense Solutions To Promote Peace In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  \nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \n \n  \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/limbe-common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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