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SUMMARY:Democracy and Leadership
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URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/democracy-and-leadership/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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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
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/
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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
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
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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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
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
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200526T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200526T153500
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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
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200506T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200506T170000
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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
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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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
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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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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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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:20250127T123409Z
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:20250127T123408Z
CREATED:20230824T084626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123408Z
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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:20191114T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20250127T123409Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T130000
DTSTAMP:20250127T123349Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T130000
DTSTAMP:20250127T123348Z
CREATED:20230824T084644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123348Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190912T133000
DTSTAMP:20250127T123140Z
CREATED:20230824T084701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123140Z
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SUMMARY:Concertations Citoyennes Pour La Promotion De La Paix Au Cameroun – Dschang
DESCRIPTION:NOTE CONCEPTUELLE Contexte \nLe Cameroun à la croisée des chemins de son histoire ? Pendant des décennies\, alors que de nombreux autres pays africains étaient en proie à des conflits\, le Cameroun était admiré par beaucoup comme un pays pacifique et stable. Seulement\, de récents événements ont tôt fait d’éroder cette image alors que le pays est actuellement confronté à une série de défis. C’est dans cette optique que nous nous sommes engagés dans une approche contemporaine\, à encourager une plus grande participation des citoyens à la promotion de la paix dans leurs communautés et à la recherche de solutions aux problèmes communs.\nObjectif de l’évènement\nL’objectif de cet événement est de proposer des solutions citoyennes au travers desquelles le Cameroun peut accélérer son progrès vers la résolution des conflits actuels. Cet événement s’inscrit dans les missions du Nkafu Policy Institute\, un groupe de réflexion (Centre de recherche) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora FORETIA\, qui a pour but de proposer des recommandations politiques indépendantes\, approfondies et perspicaces pouvant faire progresser l’économie Camerounaise et celle d’autres pays d’Afrique subsaharienne.\nPublic cible\nCet événement vise à réunir 80 participants des secteurs public\, privé et de la société civile\, y compris des journalistes\, des chercheurs\, des personnes déplacées\, des autorités traditionnelles et des étudiants qui ont le potentiel de proposer des solutions de bon sens aux crises actuelles au Cameroun.\nFrais de participation ?\nPas de frais d’inscription\, Pas de per diem\nAxes d’intervention\nAu cours de l’événement\, il y aura des présentations sur des faits majeurs concernant les crises actuelles au Cameroun. L’événement consistera en une discussion ouverte de 90 minutes. La thématique sera abordée en deux phases : \nUn aperçu des conflits actuels au Cameroun\nLes solutions proposées par les citoyens pour résoudre les conflits actuels au Cameroun \nINSCRIVEZ – VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/concertations-citoyennes-pour-la-promotion-de-la-paix-au-cameroun-dschang/
LOCATION:Mbouoh Star Palace Hotel\, Dschang\, Ouest\, 00237\, Cameroon\, Mbouoh Star Palace Hotel\, Dschang\, Ouest\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190912T133000
DTSTAMP:20250127T123140Z
CREATED:20230824T084700Z
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SUMMARY:The Quest for Citizens Participation in Promoting Peace in Cameroon – Dschang
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 TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-quest-for-citizens-participation-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon-dschang/
LOCATION:Mbouoh Star Palace Hotel\, Dschang\, Ouest\, 00237\, Cameroon\, Mbouoh Star Palace Hotel\, Dschang\, Ouest\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190829T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190829T123000
DTSTAMP:20250127T123140Z
CREATED:20230824T084709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123140Z
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SUMMARY:Will Cameroon Benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area?
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTE\nWILL CAMEROON BENEFIT FROM THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT? \nThe African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) was officially launched on July 7\, 2019\, during the 12th extraordinary summit of the African Union held from July 4 to 8\, 2019 in Niamey\, Niger. On July 19\, 2019\, the Cameroonian authorities finally ratified the ACFTA signed on March 21st\, 2018 in Kigali\, Rwanda\, along with 43 other African countries.\nFor a large majority of economists and analysts\, the ACFTA has many advantages. First\, it will bring together 1.3 billion people\, create a $3.4 trillion economic block and usher in a new era of development on the continent. Second\, it will enable African economies to strengthen South-South cooperation\, conquer new markets and diversify sources of supply. Third\, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)\, intra-African trade could increase by more than 50% and even double within 10 years after the entry into force of the ACFTA compared to approximately 15% currently.\nHowever\, in an increasingly globalized world\, only the most competitive countries (i.e. countries with strong economic fundamentals and strategic frameworks or with diversified sources of growth) are likely to gain the largest market shares in trade.\nThe Cameroon economy\, considered as the driving force of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)\, is currently facing major structural challenges. Indeed\, according to a 2018 report by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, 79.1% of Cameroonian believe the economic situation of the country is bad or very bad. The report also notes that the poverty level is alarming as less than 17.65% of Cameroonian adults earn more than 200\,000 FCFA (i.e. 400 US dollars approximately).\nIn addition to the above statistics\, the Small and Medium Size Enterprises landscape in Cameron is very young and fragile. For example\, in 2016\, the General Enterprise Census reports that 77.5% of the companies listed were at most 6 years old. Also\, some obstacles prevent entrepreneurs to fully establish and grow their enterprises. These obstacles include taxation\, the cost and access to credit\, and formalities just to name but a few.\nIn view of all this\, the following set of questions could be asked: Does the Cameroon economy have all the tools to become competitive within the framework of the ACFTA? What can be the potential benefits it can derive from the ACFTA? Will it be resilient to the transmission of negative shocks that could result from the ACFTA? Will the agreement enable the country to achieve strong growth in order to achieve the vision of an emerging Cameroon by 2035?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of the different Cameroonian experts on the opportunities and challenges offered to Cameroon by the African Continental Free Trade Area.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ”Will Cameroon benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement?”. Indeed\, some observers believe that this area will strengthen economic growth in Cameroon through increased foreign trade. Others\, on the other hand\, believe that the fundamentals of the Cameroonian economy are not solid and that the benefits of this area will be minimal or even non-existent.\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\nEconomic development; International trade; Free trade; Competition; Competitiveness; Economic emergence; Public policies.\nLocation\nHotel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the nature and the objectives of the ACFTA;\nLink the objectives of an emerging Cameroon by 2035 to the objectives of the ACFTA;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of free trade;\nUnderstand the tools that can be mobilized by Cameroon to take full advantage of the ACFTA;\nUnderstand the obstacles that Cameroon may face in the context of the ACFTA. \n  \n.fusion-button.button-19 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-19 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-19:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-19:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-19:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-19:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-19:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19:hover\, .fusion-button.button-19:focus\, .fusion-button.button-19:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-19:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-19:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-19{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/will-cameroon-benefit-from-the-african-continental-free-trade-area-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Concertations Citoyennes Pour La Promotion De La Paix Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:NOTE  CONCEPTUELLE Contexte               \nLe Cameroun est à la croisée des chemins de son histoire. Depuis près d’une décennie\, le pays\, autrefois qualifié de havre de paix en Afrique\, sombre dans une spirale des conflits. Les solutions institutionnelles ont été engagées en vue de donner une suite favorable à la sortie de crise. L’urgence est à l’adoption des approches contemporaines de la démocratie qui insistent sur l’importance de  la   participation   citoyenne   comme   vecteurs   de   légitimité   politique dans l’élaboration de politiques publiques et de lois. En principe\, d’un point de vue démocratique\, il semblerait que l’on doive toujours militer pour une plus grande participation des citoyens à la recherche des solutions.\nObjectif de l’évènement\nL’objectif de cet événement est de proposer des solutions citoyennes par lesquelles le Cameroun peut accélérer ses progrès vers la résolution des conflits actuels. Cet événement s’inscrit en droite ligne de la mission du Nkafu Policy Institute\, un groupe de réflexion (centre de recherche) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia qui est de catalyser la transformation économique des pays africains en se concentrant sur l’entrepreneuriat social\, la science et la technologie\, la santé et la mise en œuvre de politiques de développement qui créent des opportunités économiques pour tous.\nL’audience cible\nCet événement réunira 60 participants des secteurs public\, privé et de la société civile\, y compris des journalistes\, des chercheurs\, des personnes déplacées\, des représentants traditionalistes\, et des étudiants qui ont le potentiel pour proposer des solutions de bon sens aux crises actuelles au Cameroun.\nFrais de participation ?\nIl n’y aura pas de frais d’inscription\, ni de per diem.\nDomaines de prédilection du débat\nAu cours de l’événement\, il y aura des présentations sur des faits majeurs concernant les crises actuelles au Cameroun. L’événement consistera en une discussion ouverte d’une durée de 90 minutes. Les questions suivantes seront abordées pendant l’événement. \nVue d’ensemble des conflits actuels au Cameroun.\nDes solutions citoyennes aux conflits actuels au Cameroun. \nLieu de l’évènement\nDK HOTEL\n  \n.fusion-button.button-20 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-20:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-20:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover\, .fusion-button.button-20:focus\, .fusion-button.button-20:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-20:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/concertations-citoyennes-pour-la-promotion-de-la-paix-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T133000
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SUMMARY:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground\nCameroon is at a crossroads in its history. For nearly a decade\, the country\, once described as a haven of peace in Africa\, has been sinking into a spiral of conflict. Institutional solutions have been initiated to ensure a favorable response to the end of the crisis. There is an urgent need to adopt contemporary approaches to democracy that emphasize the importance of citizen participation as vectors of political legitimacy in the development of public policies and laws. In principle\, from a democratic point of view\, it would seem that we should always advocate for greater participation of citizens in the search for solutions.\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\, to catalyze the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health and the implementation of development policies that create economic opportunities for all.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 60 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditionalist representatives\, 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. The following thematics will be addressed during the event. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \nLocation of the event\nDK HOTEL\, Douala-Bonaberi\n  \n.fusion-button.button-21 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-21:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-21:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover\, .fusion-button.button-21:focus\, .fusion-button.button-21:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-21:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/community-involvement-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T133000
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SUMMARY:2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Forum
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL FORUM COMMEMORATING THE NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY – FOR FREEDOM\, JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD.CONTEXT \nWe at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation join the international community every year to celebrate the Nelson Mandela International Day\, to shine light on the legacy of a man who positively influenced the 20th century and helped shape the 21st. Nelson Mandela played an influential role in the promotion of democracy\, peace and reconciliation and in unifying and inspiring people from all walks of life across the world. The UN General Assembly and the Assembly of the African Union have recognized Nelson Mandela as the embodiment of human rights\, democracy and peace\, and a champion of the global poor and their dignity. In its resolution 64/13 of 10 November 2009\, the General Assembly has designated 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day to commemorate annually his life and contribution to peace\, international justice and democracy. Moreover\, the Assembly of the African Union declared 2014–2024 the Madiba Nelson Mandela Decade of Reconciliation in Africa.\nIn times of turbulence and national crises as depicted today in many parts of Africa (including Cameroon) where violent conflicts have resulted from struggles for effective and inclusionary governance; perceived sense of  marginalisation and injustice; lack of fundamental freedoms; weak electoral processes and corrupt politico-administrative practices; the rise in intolerance\, social media hate speech and violent extremism\,  Nelson Mandela’s legacy shows us the power of positively resisting oppression\, of justice over inequality\, of dignity over humiliation\, of forgiveness over hatred.  In fact\, this legacy has never been so critically important as today when the international community is committed to promoting a peaceful\, just and inclusive world as depicted in the UN 2030 Sustainable Development agenda which states in its preamble:  “we are determined to foster peaceful\, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.” It suffices for us to recall here the essential humanism that guided Nelson Mandela: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains\, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela stood for the fundamental rights of all human beings\, regardless of gender\, nationality or race. The Nelson Mandela International day is also an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of his life and legacy. Also\, it is a catalyst to encourage everyone to change the world through voluntary community work.\nMandela’s Legacy resonates with the mission of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, innovation\, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that together creates economic opportunities for all. Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy will be celebrated this year at the foundation on the 17thand 18thJuly 2019. While the official ceremony takes place on July 17\, July 18 will be reserved for community humanitarian activities to be carried out by all Foundation staff.The year’s conference will follow the tradition laid last year by awarding the 2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Award to recognize an individual whom by virtue of his/her actions exemplifies the character and commitment to human rights as espoused and practiced by President Mandela. The Forum will be held under the theme “Nelson Mandela – A Fighter for Justice and Human Rights”.\nPURPOSE OF THE EVENT\n      This event aims at celebrating Nelson Mandela’ life and legacy\, in the context of promoting and protecting human rights and human dignity through social justice\, reconciliation and democratic ideals. Depending on the theme of the year to be adopted\, participants will reflect on Mandela’s lifelong struggle for democracy and peace in the context of the current struggle for sustainable peace in Cameroon through an inclusive and democratic national dialogue.\nEXPECTED OUTCOME\nA summary report on the discussion and recommendation will be published by the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Foundation and be submitted to relevant government and international stakeholders interested in the struggle for sustainable peace and development in Cameroon.\nWHO CAN TAKE PART?\nThe foundation invites to the event\, for their participation\, eminent persons (from the government\, international community\, diplomatic corps\, academia\, civil society representative\, the media) that embody the virtues of Nelson Mandela  on various national and global platforms for the advancement of human rights\, democracy and peace in Cameroon and the world. The event is also open to the general public pending timely registration on the event’s website. In all\, the foundation expects 70-100 people. \n.fusion-button.button-22 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-22:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-22:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover\, .fusion-button.button-22:focus\, .fusion-button.button-22:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-22:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2019-nelson-mandela-memorial-forum-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon \nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground   \nCameroon is at a crossroads in its history. For nearly a decade\, the country\, once described as a haven of peace in Africa\, has been sinking into a spiral of conflict. Institutional solutions have been initiated to ensure a favourable response to the end of the crisis. There is an urgent need to adopt contemporary approaches to democracy that emphasize the importance of citizen participation as vectors of political legitimacy in the development of public policies and laws. In principle\, from a democratic point of view\, it would seem that we should always advocate for greater participation of citizens in the search for solutions.\nPurpose of Event\nThe objective of this event is to propose community solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards   resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research centre) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyse the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health and the implementation of development policies that create economic opportunities for all.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together 60 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditionalist representatives\, and students who have the potential to propose  solutions to the current crises in Cameroon. This conclave will provide an opportunity for dialogue between the public and private sectors and between government officials and civil society.\nParticipation fee\nThere will be no registration fees.\nArea of concern\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on key facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a round table of 4 or 5 panelists lasting 90 minutes. The following questions will be addressed during the event. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon. \nLocation of the event\nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation headquarter (Simbock)\, Yaoundé Cameroon. \n.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-23:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-23:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover\, .fusion-button.button-23:focus\, .fusion-button.button-23:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-23:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/community-involvement-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190430T100000
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SUMMARY:Impact of Digital Technologies on Cameroon’s Democratization Process
DESCRIPTION:The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is very pleased to announce the 2019 Democratic Governance Symposium to be held under the theme \nThe Impact of Digital Technologies on Cameroon’s Democratization Process.\nThis event will take place on Tuesday 30th April 2019 from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the Foundation’s headquarters – Opposite College Jesus Marie\, Simbock – Yaounde. \nThe purpose of this event is to critically analyse the effects and challenges of digital technologies on democratic governance in Cameroon. We are particularly interested in addressing issues regarding the evolution of the Cameroonian democracy since the advent of a digital manner of doing politics.\nThis event revolves around the Nkafu Policy Institute’s mandate to create platforms for academics and policymakers to engage and promote a culture of democratic values that allows Africans to effectively identify and tackle the governance issues confronting their continent. Engagement with these issues will give academics\, policy-makers and activists a tool for reforming electoral practices to deepen democracy in the country.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/impact-of-digital-technologies-on-cameroons-democratization-process/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260806T045426
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SUMMARY:Atelier d’échange et de Renforcement des Capacités des Associations des Jeunes en Décentralisation et Gouvernance Locale au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:Atelier d’échange et de Renforcement des Capacités des Associations des Jeunes en Décentralisation et Gouvernance Locale au Cameroun\nDate: 28 Janvier 2021\nLieu :Commune de Mora (Mayo-Sava\, Extrême-Nord) \nBackground\nL’actualité au Cameroun est dominée par l’accélération du processus de décentralisation. Si cette dernière est prévue dans la constitution du 18 janvier 1996\, au regard du titre X\, c’est avec les lois de juillet 2004 que l’on voit se mettre progressèrent les bases légale de l’effectivité des CTD\, notamment\, les régimes\, applicables aux CTD et avec la loi de décembre 2019 portant code de décentralisation\, germe les prémisses légales de l’effectivité de la région dont la mutation déjà consacrée dans la constitution\, trouve ses racines dans la loi de juillet de 2004 qui y consacre un encadrement prédisposant. L’année 2020 a marqué un tournant décisif dans le processus\, avec les élections régionales qui se sont tenues le 6 décembre.\nCe processus n’entend pas seulement assurer la mise en place des institutions décentralisées\, mais aussi\, favoriser l’inclusion des populations locales dans les actions de développement local et\, partant\, de gouvernance locale. La décentralisation\, au-delà de corriger les limites de la déconcentration\, notamment rapprocher les administrés de l’administration publique\, permet aussi de stimuler la participation inclusive des communautés sociales à la gestion des affaires publiques locales.\nDans cette optique\, la participation des jeunes devient un facteur capital. Les résolutions prises au sein des instances décisionnelles affectent principalement l’avenir de la société en général et\, en particulier\, celle des jeunes\, dont les 15 à 35 ans représentent plus du tiers de la population totale du Cameroun selon les données issues de l’Annuaire statistique du Ministère de la Jeunesse et de l’Education Civique-MINJEC (2015) soit\, 7 876 542. Un avenir qui ne peut se faire sans la participation des jeunes. Il est\, ainsi\, important de développer le potentiel des jeunes afin d’assurer leur participation effective à la prise de décision localisée pour l’édification des institutions durables.\nCependant\, on constate une faible organisation des jeunes au niveau local. Très peu d’entre eux sont engagés dans la vie associative. Et s’il existe un nombre important d’association des jeunes regroupées en réseaux\, soit 6582 selon le MINJEC (2015) (Cf. tableau 1)\, elles sont faiblement structurées et plusieurs d’entre elles agissent dans l’informel.\nTableau 1 : Répartition du nombre et du poids d’organisations de jeunes par réseaux en 2015 \nType de réseaux\nNombre\nPourcentage \nOrganisations agropastorales\n3306\n50\,2% \nEmploi et insertion socio-économique\n1154\n17\,5% \nSport\, arts\, loisirs\, culture et tourisme\n608\n9\,2% \nPromotion de la participation et de la citoyenneté\n279\n4\,2% \nEducation et alphabétisation\n257\n3\,9% \nActions humanitaires\, bénévolat et prévention des catastrophes\n238\n3\,6% \nPromotion de la santé\n209\n3\,2% \nDroits humains\, culture de la paix\, gestion des conflits\n151\n2\,3% \nProtection de l’environnement et de la biodiversité\n135\n2\,1% \nPromotion de la fille et de la jeune femme\n124\n1\,9% \nCommunication et TIC\n64\n1\,0% \nInvention\, créativité et innovation\n57\n0\,9% \nEnsemble\n6582\n100\,0% \nSource : MINJEC\, 2015\nEn 2019\, le Programme d’Appui à l’Initiative Communautaire (PAIC) a accompagné une dizaine d’associations du Mayo-Sava à être légalisée auprès de la préfecture. Mais ce nombre ne représente qu’une goutte d’eau dans la mer. En 2019\, l’association Dynamique Mondiale des Jeunes (DMJ) a fait une recension des associations des jeunes dans le Mayo-Sava qui compte en moyenne 901 associations de jeunes (Cf. tableau 2). Une cinquantaine d’associations ont été répertoriés mais celles qui sont légalisées sont en deçà de la moyenne. La quasi-totalité de ces associations peinent à être régulières dans les rencontres et les engagements\, notamment les cotisations des membres.\nTableau 2 : Répartition du nombre d’association de jeunes par région en 2015 \nRégion\nNbre d’association de jeune \nAdamaoua\n490 \nCentre\n1494 \nEst\n421 \nExtreme-Nord\n901 \nLittoral\n647 \nNord\n453 \nNord-Ouest\n537 \nOuest\n615 \nSud\n542 \nSud-Ouest\n482 \nEnsemble\n6582 \nSource : MINJEC\, 2015\nAu-delà de ces difficultés collectives\, on note aussi une faible fréquentation des institutions communales par les jeunes. En 2018\, une enquête de la DMJ dans le cadre de la connaissance et appropriation des institutions au service de la jeunesse a montré que très peu de jeunes ont connaissance de l’existence de ces institutions. C’est le cas du CEOCA (Centre d’Ecoute\, Orientation\, Conseil et Accompagnement)\, mis sur pied avec l’appui du PNUD dans les communes de l’Extrême-Nord. Le taux de fréquentation est de 15% sur un échantillon de 218 jeunes leaders d’association de Mora\, Kourgui\, Aïssa-Hardé\, Mémé et Malika.\nIl est donc important de mobiliser la jeunesse de la commune de Mora\, de renforcer sa culture démocratique et de l’outiller aux principes de gouvernance locale pour un développement local inclusif et la paix. Cette initiative est un impératif au sortir de la formation de la seconde édition du programme des leaders émergents (2020). Il sera\, à cet effet\, question de mobiliser 15 associations des jeunes localisées dans la commune de Mora\, et ayant un volet axé sur la décentralisation et la gouvernance locale dans leur domaine d’intervention\, autour d’un atelier de deux jours.\nObjectifs\nGlobalement\, le but de l’atelier est d’outiller les jeunes leaders d’association avec des principes de gouvernance locale afin de faire d’eux des acteurs de développement local inclusive et de changement positif de leurs communautés.\nDe façon spécifique\, cet objectif global se décline en éléments ci-après : \nAmener les jeunes leaders d’association à intégrer les principes de gouvernance locale dans leurs actions\nRapprocher les jeunes organisés au sein des mouvements associatifs des institutions communales\nAmener les mouvements des jeunes à faire au moins une proposition d’initiative à leur commune. \nCadre des Résultats\nLes résultats escomptés pour cet atelier sont les suivants : \n45 jeunes leaders de 15 associations sont imprégnés des concepts clés de gouvernance locale \nIndicateurs : Nombre des jeunes formés\, nombre des associations représentés\nOutils de vérification : Liste de présence\, programme de l’atelier\, modules de formation\, photos de séance\, photo de famille ; \nLes jeunes leaders formés sont mis en contact avec les responsables des institutions communales dédiées à la jeunesse ; \nIndicateurs : cadres communaux présents à l’atelier\, bureaux communaux présentés au cours de l’atelier ;\nOutils de vérification : Liste de présence\, programme de l’atelier\, perceptions des jeunes sur les bureaux communaux ; \nLes associations des jeunes présentes à l’atelier élaborent une initiative de gouvernance locale inclusive à proposer à la commune. \nIndicateurs : nombre des associations ayant fait de propositions\, nombre de propositions d’initiative formulées et proposer à la commune.\nOutils de vérification : liste de propositions des associations des jeunes et engagement avec la commune \nImpacts de l’atelier vont produire à court\, moyen et long terme \nLes associations des jeunes vont se structurer et se faire légaliser auprès des autorités compétentes ;\nLes jeunes organisés en associations seront invités aux instances de concertation et de prise des décisions au niveau communal (suivi du BIP\, budget communal\, etc.) durant l’année correspondant à l’exercice budgétaire 2021 ;\nLa visibilité des jeunes sera renforcée au niveau de la commune et dans leurs communautés respectives à travers des initiatives locales et l’intervention dans les radios communautaires ;\nAu moins deux aspirations ou propositions des jeunes sont prises en compte dans le Plan de Développement Communal (PDC) ;\nLes jeunes vont intégrer les principes de gouvernance locale pour un développement local inclusif dans les activités de leurs associations. \nOrientations des trois grandes interventions au cours de l’atelier\n           Gouvernance locale : principes et mécanismes\nSi le fonctionnement des sociétés par actions a beaucoup emprunté à celui des démocraties parlementaires (Cannac et Godet\, 2001)\, il n’est pas inutile d’adapter également les principes de bonne gouvernance et les mécanismes de contrôle censés améliorer les performances des organisations\, développés actuellement dans les entreprises privées\, aux institutions publiques locales.\nEn effet\, depuis plusieurs années\, les collectivités locales sont confrontées à différents problèmes organisationnels mettant en cause notamment leur capacité à maîtriser les dépenses publiques et les risques locaux : scandales financiers dans l’attribution des marchés publics mettant en cause les élus et certaines entreprises\, quasi-faillites financières\, inefficacité des aides publiques locales \, gaspillages\, offre des services locaux insuffisante ou incohérente avec les besoins des acteurs locaux\, ou encore dysfonctionnements des modes d’organisation .\nDans ce contexte\, le concept de gouvernance locale ou territoriale vise aussi bien à rationaliser les formes de management territorial qu’à permettre de conduire des actions économiques efficaces et de constituer des territoires performants. La gouvernance locale ou territoriale s’y définit\, selon Gilly et Wallet (2005) comme « le processus d’articulation dynamique de l’ensemble des pratiques et des dispositifs institutionnels entre des acteurs géographiquement proches en vue de résoudre un problème productif ou de réaliser un projet de développement ».\nCentré sur la répartition des pouvoirs entre les acteurs organisationnels\, la gouvernance publique locale met la lumière sur les mécanismes de coordination nécessaire à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur d’une organisation pour réguler les conflits d’intérêts entre ses différentes parties prenantes.\nIl sera donc question d’insister sur les éléments suivants: \nLe sens et essence de la gouvernance locale\nLes principes de la gouvernance locale\nLes mécanismes d’une bonne gouvernance des collectivités publiques qui supposent en effet : \nLa transparence de l’information\,\nLa lisibilité des budgets\,\nL’évaluation publique des projets ex ante et ex post\,\nLa séparation des responsabilités\,\nLa limitation du cumul des mandats (interdiction pour les fonctionnaires d’exercer plusieurs mandats parlementaires de suite sans démissionner de la fonction publique)\,\nLe rôle des différentes parties prenantes\, notamment reconnaissance des prérogatives à l’opposition politique. \n L’intégration du genre dans le renforcement des capacités\nLe genre ce n’est pas « les femmes »\, c’est une approche d’analyse et d’intervention qui vise à réduire les inégalités entre les femmes et les hommes ; la décentralisation o?re des opportunités d’y contribuer. L’intégration du genre dans le renforcement des capacités en gouvernance locale signifie que cette dimension soit prise en compte dans tous les domaines/champs de renforcement des capacités (« mainstreaming ») et que l’on renforce les capacités des femmes concernées (« empowerment »). Cela suppose de travailler sur des contraintes qui entravent la réduction des inégalités.\nL’intégration du genre dans le renforcement des capacités en gouvernance locale permet aux intervenants locaux de comprendre les enjeux liés au genre en décentralisation. Ainsi\, ils pourront mieux répondre aux besoins et intérêts des femmes aussi bien qu’à ceux des hommes\, tant au niveau des services que des opportunités de développement social et économique. Cela permet aussi que la représentation équitable des femmes aux postes électifs\, \, soit complétée par une participation active et indument\, permettant aux femmes d’exercer un réel leadership\, aux côtés des hommes. \nStratégie d’intervention \nCadre d’intervention\nPrise en charge au niveau du District : le comité genre\nLe « pool » de ressources locales en genre \nMise en œuvre de la stratégie \nPromotion d’un environnement institutionnel réceptif au genre\nRenforcement du leadership des femmes\nIntégration du genre dans les planifications et budgets \nParticipation citoyenne et renforcement des capacités\nLa participation signifie de prendre part et d’in?uencer la prise de décisions. La participation citoyenne\, dans le contexte de la décentralisation\, vise l’appropriation de leur devenir par les populations en jouant leur rôle de citoyen-ne-s dans la gouvernance locale.\nLa participation citoyenne renvoie à un large éventail de mécanismes par lesquels les citoyens et citoyennes\, les communautés et les organisations de la société civile assurent l’imputabilité de leurs représentant-e-s politiques\, des cadres et technicien-ne-s et des prestataires de services. Il est question de s’approprier les mécanismes qui favorisent la participation des citoyen-ne-s dans la prise de décision politique\, dans l’élaboration des budgets\, dans le suivi des dépenses publiques et dans la surveillance de la prestation des services. La participation citoyenne implique également le dialogue avec les autorités locales sur la mise en œuvre\, à leur niveau\, des politiques et programmes nationaux. Cette interaction entre citoyen-ne-s et autorités favorise en retour la mise en œuvre e?ective des politiques. \nStratégie d’intervention \nCadre d’intervention\nLa concertation entre les OSC : une approche de travail efficace \nMise en œuvre des plans d’action \nPolitiques et lois du Cameroun\nDroits et devoirs des citoyen-ne-s\nDialogue et plaidoyer\nLe contrôle citoyen de l’action publique locale. \nDisposition pratiques \nForme : Un atelier d’ d’une journée\nCibles : Jeunes leaders d’association âgés entre 18 et 35 ans\, et mandatés par leur association\nLieu : Commune de Mora (Mayo-Sava\, Extrême-Nord)\nSAR/SM de Mora ;\nCMPJ départemental ;\nEmergence Hôtel ;\nSalle de formation CEOCA \nMéthodologie \nPré-test\nBrainstorming\nPrésentation PowerPoint et court documentaire\nTravaux de groupe et restitution\nProjection vidéo (court documentaire)\nPost-test \n Période : 28 janvier 2021 (atelier d’une journée)\n Equipe de Travail \nABELEGUE Alliance Fidèle\nAOUSSINSA TIZI Pierrette\nGOP NKOULOU Abdoulaï Jean-Philippe\nHAMAN KAMI Aimée Valérie\nNGUIMENANG MIAFFO Estelle\nMOUDIO MOTTO Joël/ Superviseur du groupe/ Analyste au Nkafu policy Institute/Fondation Denis et Lenora Foundation/ \nProjet d’ordre du jour\nJour 1 [09:00 – 14:00]\nMaître de cérémonie\n(10:30 to 11:55 GMT – Ouverture de Session (Maire de Mora/ Le représentant du Nkafu Policy Institute (20 mins) \nPanel discussion (Panéliste et modérateur)\nEchanges avec les participants\n11:00-12:00 GMT – Session 1 –  Gouvernance locale : principes et mécanismes (60 mins)\nPanel discussion (Panéliste et modérateur)\nEchanges avec les participants\n12:30 to 13:30 GMT – Session 2 – L’intégration du genre dans le renforcement des capacités (60 mins)\nPanel discussion (Panéliste et modérateur)\nEchanges avec les participants\n12:30 to 13:30 GMT – Session 2 – Participation citoyenne et renforcement des capacités (60 mins) \nKey messages (communiqué):\nClosing Remarks 12:50 to 13:20 GMT – Post-Summit Virtual Press Conference (30mns).
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/atelier-dechange-et-de-renforcement-des-capacites-des-associations-des-jeunes-en-decentralisation-et-gouvernance-locale-au-cameroun-2/
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SUMMARY:Renforcement des capacités en gouvernance locale et autonomisation financière de 50 femmes dans les chefferies traditionnelles d’Okola
DESCRIPTION:Renforcement des capacités en gouvernance locale et autonomisation financière de 50 femmes dans les chefferies traditionnelles d’Okola\nDate : le 29 Janvier 2021\nLieu : Il s’agit de la Commune d’Okola composée de ces trois villages : Eyen-Meyong (20 femmes)\, Evodoula (10 femmes)\, Okola (20 femmes). \nContexte\nLa gouvernance locale est un mécanisme de transfert de pouvoir de décision et de moyens de l’administration centrale aux administrations de base que sont les collectivités locales décentralisées (les communes). Il est question de rapprocher l’administration des administrés\, mais aussi et surtout de faire participer chaque citoyen à la prise de décision concernant la vie communautaire. C’est une forme de pilotage multi partîtes qui peut être associative à travers des comités locaux de développement communaux.\nLes enjeux d’une gouvernance locale sont multiples et sont principalement d’ordre politique et socioéconomique. Au plan politique\, la gouvernance locale constitue une exigence du processus démocratique\, car elle favorise l’initiative et le contrôle populaire. Elle encourage la participation des populations et est porteuse de beaucoup d’espoirs pour ces dernières ; notamment l’émergence d’une vie locale active. Elle offre la possibilité de rapprocher les services publics des populations et la participation de ces dernières dans la prise des décisions.\nSur le plan socio-économique\, la gouvernance locale apparaît comme un instrument privilégié du développement ; elle favorise l’émergence des initiatives de base en matière d’élaboration et de vote des plans de développement par les populations elles-mêmes. Elle promeut ainsi ce que l’on pourrait appeler le développement autocentré.\nBien que l’on constate une nette amélioration de la participation des femmes à la vie politique locale\, désormais portée par l’application des règles de parité dans les conseils municipaux\, les femmes peinent toujours à accéder aux postes à responsabilités. Cependant\, elles restent admises uniquement à des responsabilités moins importantes tandis que leurs inclusions dans la prise de décisions capitales dans la communauté peine à prendre forme. En raison du nombre important des femmes dans cette commune\, leur conscientisation doit devenir un challenge pour booster le développement par une bonne gouvernance locale.\nObjectifs de l’évènement\nObjectif principal : Renforcer les capacités de 50 femmes dans les chefferies traditionnelles en gouvernance et développement économique local.\nObjectifs spécifiques :\nObjectif spécifique 1 : Renforcer les capacités des femmes en gouvernance locale.\nPour atteindre cet objectif deux activités principales seront implémentées : L’identification des cibles dans les localités retenues et l’organisation des ateliers de formation en matière de bonnes pratiques en gouvernance locale.\n Objectif spécifique 2 : Développer les productions et savoir-faire locales des femmes pour renforcer leur autonomie financière\n Pour atteindre cet objectif une activité principale sera implémentée. Il s’agit de la formation des femmes ciblées en gestion des activités génératrices de revenus.\nAfin d’assurer la pérennisation de la présente initiative\, les participants devront véritablement assurer la mise en réseau des “Ambassadeurs” de la bonne gouvernance (ABG) au niveau local engagés au changement des perceptions et comportements sociaux en défaveur à la participation des femmes et filles à la vie politique\, économique\, sociale dans les instances traditionnelles. Ceci grâce au concours de la Commune d’Okola qui soutiendra la planification au niveau local\, des activités du réseau.\nRésultats attendus\nL’essence d’un projet réside en sa capacité à apporter une amélioration à une situation initiale. Cette amélioration doit se matérialiser par un résultat mesurable et quantifiable. Pour ce faire\, les résultats escomptés sont les suivants : \nVulgarisation des bonnes pratiques en matière de gouvernance locale dans les localités sélectionnées.\nValoriser du savoir-faire des femmes des localités retenues en produits finis.\nAutonomie financière des femmes cheffes traditionnelles et formation sur des stratégies à mettre en place pour promouvoir le développement économique de leur localité. \nPublic cible\nLes bénéficiaires ciblées dans le cadre de cet évènement seront issues de 3 localités de la région du Centre (Monatélé).\nLes participantes doivent être âgées de 17 ans au moins et résider dans les 3 localités ciblées.\nLieu : : Il s’agit de la Commune d’Okola composée de ces trois villages : Eyen-Meyong (20 femmes)\, Evodoula (10 femmes)\, Okola (20 femmes).\nLa Commune d’Okola a été choisie pour accueillir ce projet du fait qu’elle est une commune ayant une forte concentration de femmes dans les chefferies traditionnelles\, ce qui facilite l’identification sur le terrain.\nOkola a également été choisi du fait qu’elle est un terrain de jeux pour certaines tendances culturelles (Violences basés sur le genre\, inaccessibilité à l’éducation\, déperdition scolaire) qui agissent comme un plafond de verre\, empêchant la participation des femmes au développement de leur communauté. Pouvoir autonomiser ces femmes permettra à la Commune d’atténuer la prolifération des Violences Bases sur le Genre toute be renforçant la participation de la femme rurale.\nCalendrier de l’évènement\n18 au 26 Janvier 2021 : Identification et sélection des participants.\n29 Janvier 2021 : enue de l’atelier de formation sur les pratiques de gouvernance locale et la gestion des activités génératrices de revenus (production du « bobolo » bâtons de manioc) & Evaluation des acquis des participants\, rapports d’activités hebdomadaires\, mensuels et rédaction du rapport final).\nPoint Focal du Nkafu : Dr Jean Cedric Kouam\nSource de financement du projet : Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/renforcement-des-capacites-en-gouvernance-locale-et-autonomisation-financiere-de-50-femmes-dans-les-chefferies-traditionnelles-dokola/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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