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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS region
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 07\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register Now)\nTopic: Public speaking and eloquence techniques: The essentials \nBackground and Context\nPublic speaking is a presentation that’s given live before an audience. The aim may be to educate\, entertain or influence the audience. Visual aids\, such as an electronic slide show\, are often used to supplement the speech. This makes it more interesting for the audience. Contemporary Leaders records significant examples of public statements by opinion leaders and statesmen who have gone down in history as having achieved significant political change. Salient examples include “I have a dream” by Martin Luther King Jr\, “Yes we can” by Barack Obama\, “I am prepared to die” by Nelson Mandela\, among others. As such\, conducting good quality research is therefore not enough to influence policy or bring about change. How think tanks in Central Africa use the potential of public discourse to advocate\, make their voices heard\, shape policy and inform decision-making when disseminating research can make a big difference. The success or failure of these communication ventures depends largely on the ability of researchers to use public space to persuade target audiences to follow proposed policy recommendations or adopt particular social behaviors. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a capacity building workshop to strengthen the public speaking skills of think tanks in Central Africa and improve their ability to communicate key messages in public spaces or during their media appearances\, while effectively managing the dynamics of public speaking.\nObjective\nThe overall objective of this capacity building workshop is to ensure that messages are delivered in the most relevant way that will generate engagement from diverse audiences and promote the achievement of expected outcomes. More specifically\, this session will: \nEquip Central African think tank leaders and researchers with public speaking skills and techniques\nHelp participants to identify\, invest in and manage the challenges of public speaking spaces in order to make their voices increasingly heard. \nTarget audience\nThe target audience of this capacity building workshop include think tanks\, researchers\, opinion leaders\, civil society organizations\, grassroots populations\, media organs\, policy and decision-makers.\nExpected outcomes \nCentral Africa think tank leaders and researchers are equipped with skills and techniques of public speaking dynamics\nParticipants are able to identify\, invest and cope with challenges of public speaking spaces \nContact: info@foretiafoundation.org Tel.: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS region
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 11\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register Now)\nTopic: Conducting Quality Data Collection and Analysis \nBackground                                                                                                       \nThink tanks play an important role in providing independent research and strong policy recommendations. However\, those in the ECCAS region still face a lot of difficulty conducting quality research. This poor research performance questions the ability of these think tanks to produce high-quality research. To address this issue\, one way is to build the skills of the region’s researchers. Producing high-quality research requires the use of either a quantitative or qualitative approach. Recently\, qualitative research has gained recognition in various disciplines\, including social sciences\, health\, education\, and business\, as it is helpful in understanding complex human phenomena. It provides in-depth insights that complement quantitative data\, resulting in a holistic understanding of research topics. However\, researchers often face challenges in designing\, conducting\, and analyzing qualitative studies due to a lack of methodological training and limited access to resources. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is organizing a training on “Conducting Quality Data Collection and Analysis.”\nObjectives\nThe objective of this training is to build a sustainable foundation for qualitative research capacity for researchers in the ECCAS region. Specifically\, this training aims to: \nEmpower researchers to conduct impactful studies that contribute to the region’s development and well-being\,\nEnhance researchers’ understanding of qualitative research principles\, methodologies\, and ethical considerations.\nEquip researchers with the necessary skills to conduct rigorous qualitative studies\, including data collection\, analysis\, and interpretation.\nPromote the integration of qualitative research findings into policy-making processes and practical applications to address regional challenges effectively. \nExpected Outcomes\nEnhanced proficiency of researchers in qualitative research methodologies.\nTarget Audience\nThis training  is planned for researchers\, leaders from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centers\, particularly women.\nLogistics\nThe training will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Foretia Foundation & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:Round Table Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 20\, 2024Time: 10 00am – 1:00pm (GMT+1)\nVenue: Mansel Hotel (Register now)\nZoom Online (Online Registration)\nTitle: Empowering Women in Central Africa : The way forward\n  \nBackground and Context \nWomen’s contribution to development has been consistently proven in different sectors. In Sub-Saharan Africa\, they are responsible for 80% of food production (Ali\, 2013).   According to the Africa Labor Migration Report\, women in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) steadily represented half of the population from 2008 to 2017\, with a labor participation rate of 41.8 percent in 2017. Their contribution to the continent’s GDP oscillates between 7 and 9 percent\, making them an important stakeholder to economic growth.\nDespite this great potential\, women in ECCAS still face challenges such as low literacy rate as compared to their male counterpart\, unfavorable land ownership policies\, discriminatory inheritance rights\, limited access to credit and New Technologies of Information and Communications (NTICs)\, low political participation and insufficient implication in decision making processes amongst others. These inequalities represent serious obstacles to women’s empowerment and have contributed to a very large extent in deepening their vulnerability in the society.\nConsidering these challenges\, the present round table conference is organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foundation to highlight barriers impeding women empowerment in the ECCAS region as illustrated in video documentaries produced to this effect on the following issues: \nSystem change for increasing accountability in ECCAS\nThe role of think tanks in promoting peace and security in ECCAS\nProtecting women against domestic violence in ECCAS \nObjective \nThe overall objective of this Round table is to raise awareness on identified challenges facing women’s empowerement and advocate the need for policy makers to lift barriers facing women’s empowerment. More specifically\, our objective is to: \nEducate public opinion on discriminatory practices that perpetuate gender inequalities with the aim of eradicating them;\nAdvocate for increasing political participation and socioeconomic contribution from women in Central Africa\nAssess the state of gender equity in Central Africa and propose in-depth policy agenda to achieve goals set by the African Union’s Strategy for Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) for 2018-2028\, amongst other frameworks.\nAn assessment of women’s empowerment policies in ECCAS is carried out\, and areas for improvement are identified as the way forward. \nTarget audience \nThe target audience of this Round table conference includes the media\, opinion leaders\, researchers\, scholars\, interest groups\, pressure groups\, associations\, local communities\, entrepreneurs\, policymakers\, and decision-makers in all eleven target countries of ECCAS. \nExpected outcomes \nParticipants and public opinion and aware of discriminatory practices that perpetuate gender inequalities and equipped on what to do to eradicate them;\nPolicy and decision makers are increasingly committed to improve women’s political participation and contribution to socioeconomic development in Central Africa.\nAn audience of at least 10% of ECCAS population is updated on barriers to women empowerment and how to reduce these. \nContact: Ayukmba Nkonghonyor\, Senior Communications Manager\, Nayukmba@foretiafoundation.org\, Yaounde\, Cameroon. Tel.: (+237) 654 86 72 54.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/round-table-conference/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS region
DESCRIPTION:Date: 22 May 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register Now)\nTopic: Recruiting and Retaining Best Researchers in Think tanks\nBackground\nAccording to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2021 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centers\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2021). The absence of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world is linked\, in particular\, to the high turnover of researchers within these organizations. According to McGann et al (2017)\, staff members often leave the organization for better-paid positions a few years after being trained. This situation is more noticeable in central Africa\, where think tanks are almost nonexistent. Recruiting and retaining qualified researchers in think tanks in Central Africa is therefore a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is hosting a webinar on the theme: Recruiting and Retaining the Best Researchers in Think Tanks.\nObjective\nThe objective of this webinar is to give an opportunity to ECCAS think tank leaders to share experiences and explore strategies and best practices for attracting and retaining research talents in their organizations. More specifically\, it will focus on: \nThe reasons behind high turnover of researchers in think tanks and research centers in Central Africa;\nInnovative approaches in attracting qualified researchers to ECCAS think tanks;\nEffective strategies in retaining researchers in ECCAS think tanks;\nThe importance of regular capacity building trainings and career development opportunities for researchers. \nTarget Audience\nThis webinar  targets researchers and leaders from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centers.\nExpected outcomes \nImproved knowledge among think tank leaders on how to attract and retain qualified researchers within their organization.\nIncreased awareness among think tank researchers in the need of acquiring longer experience in a specific think tank for their professional growth and career. \nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:Reforming Electoral Processes for Structural Transformations in Central Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 15\, 2024Time: 03pm-04:00pm\nVenue: Zoom Online (Register now)\n \nBackground\nIn democratic societies\, elections and electoral institutions are vital to political stability and transitions. Put differently\, electoral process and institutions carry with them aspects of legitimacy and consent. To improve on elections\, electoral processes and institutions must be conceptualized as broader political processes\, not just as events. Conducting elections regularly usually indicate a vibrant democracy. In some African countries\, fair electoral processes “have facilitated the emergence of democratic government”\, says International Peace Institute. People can judge a democracy by the electoral process and institutions of the country. A worrying trend in some African countries is the occurrence of pre- and post-elections disputes and claims that usually interrupt political transitions\, sometimes leading to national disunity. Fueling these disputes are deep suspicions and mistrust of electoral processes and institutions\, whose transparency are often questioned. In fact\, transparent elections are vital to preventing conflict\, argues Afrobarometer. This webinar delves into how reforming the electoral process and institutions can help improve democracy and foster good governance in Central Africa.\nMain Objective of the webinar  \nThis webinar’s main objective is to talk about elections and electoral institutions as being vital to political stability and transition. More specifically\, it will: \nExplore various trends of elections in Central Africa;\nReiterate the importance of electoral institutions in political stability and change in Central Africa;\nDiscuss aspects of suspicion and mistrust of electoral systems in Central Africa;\nPropose in-depth policy recommendations to stakeholders on how to improve on electoral institutions and processes in Central Africa. \nTarget Audience\nOur target audience include think tanks\, governments\, diplomatic bodies\, academia\, researchers\, international organizations\, human rights organizations\, and individuals interested in elections and electoral institutions in Central Africa.\nExpected Outcome\nIncreased public awareness of the key role of elections and electoral institutions in Central Africa’s structural transformation in a rapidly changing world.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/reforming-electoral-processes-for-structural-transformations-in-central-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Session 7 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: December  07\, 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Disseminating results of research projects\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-7-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:Session 6 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 16 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTopic: Making an Effective Advocacy\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-6-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T163000
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SUMMARY:Session 5 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: 12 October 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTopic: Submitting a Winning Grant Proposal\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-5-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230901T163000
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SUMMARY:Session 4 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : September 1st\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing on research opportunities in key areas such as; individual rights\, governance and accountability and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge;\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing;\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge;\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects. \nTarget Audience \nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women. \nExpected output \nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers  \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate  \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-4-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:Session 3 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : August 11\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing on research opportunities in key areas such as; individual rights\, governance and accountability and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge;\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing;\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge;\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects. \nTarget Audience \nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women. \nExpected output \nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers  \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate  \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-3-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Session 2 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : July 07\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing on research opportunities in key areas such as; individual rights\, governance and accountability and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge;\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing;\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge;\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects. \nTarget Audience \nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women. \nExpected output \nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers  \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate  \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-2-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : June 22\, 2023\nTime : 10:00 am – 01:00 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing on research opportunities in key areas such as; individual rights\, governance and accountability and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge;\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing;\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge;\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects. \nTarget Audience \nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women. \nExpected output \nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers  \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate  \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:NKAFU DEBATE : Be it resolved\, regional integration in Africa is the result of public demand
DESCRIPTION:Date : May\, 24th 2023Time : 2pm to 4.30pm\nMuna Foundation | Yaounde (Onsite Registration)\nOnline Zoom (Online Registration)\nBackground\nAfter independence\, African leaders placed regional integration at the centre of their economic and political vision. Several initiatives were put in place\, including the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963. But in a bid to achieve regional integration and rapid socio-economic development\, the 1980 OAU Summit of Heads of State and Government adopted the Lagos Plan of Action for the Economic Development of Africa 1980-2000. In adopting this Plan of Action\, African leaders emphasised the strategic need for regional integration. However\, Africa’s drive towards regional integration was to receive a further boost in 1991 with the adoption of the Abuja Treaty establishing the African Economic Community (AEC) as an integral part of the OAU. The Treaty establishes the African Regional Economic Communities (RECs) as the pillars of the integration process. Among these is the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)\, established in 1983.\nDuring its first decade of existence\, ECCAS recorded mixed results\, aggravated by the numerous conflicts to which its member countries were subjected\, both within and outside their borders\, leading ECCAS to focus its main priorities on maintaining peace\, security and stability\, which are essential conditions for economic and social development\, physical\, economic and monetary integration\, and the development of a culture of human integration. Also\, in 1998\, the ECCAS programme was restructured and expanded to include not only economic issues\, but also political and security issues. Despite these changes\, ECCAS remains one of the least integrated regions and one whose borders are least open to its members. Given this state of affairs\, it is reasonable to ask whether regional integration in ECCAS is more of a matter of the political will of its leaders than the will of its populations (people).\nFormat of the debate\nThe structure of the 90-minute debate is as follows: \nThe debate panel will consist of TWO (2) experts. One will argue FOR the proposal and the other AGAINST the proposal. The moderator will give opening remarks and inform the audience about the matter on ground\, this will take 5 minutes. He/she will proceed by inviting the debaters to the stage. Each debater will have 10 minutes for their opening remarks. The next 40 minutes will be devoted to moderated discussions\, with each team having 3 minutes to respond. Twenty (20) minutes will be devoted to questions from the audience and each debater will have 2 minutes for the closing speech.\nThe entire debate will be video recorded and broadcasted live on the social media platforms of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. During the debate\, the panelists will have to defend their point of view with facts\, statistics and experience. No presentations (e.g. PowerPoint) will be allowed. Panelists are also expected to give interviews to the media after the debate and to share a meal with the team. \nExpected results \nAt the end of this debate\, participants will be much more aware of the main motivations for regional integration in ECCAS as well as the main actions to be undertaken by both politicians and people to bring about change\, particularly in the areas of peace and security\, governance and democracy\, human rights and freedoms. \nTarget audience \nThe debate targets more than 50 participants from various fields of expertise and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include speakers\, think tank leaders\, humanitarian organisations\, non-governmental organisations\, academics and researchers\, students\, and civil society actors.\nThe debate is organised by the Nkafu Policy Institute with financial support from its partner Open Society Foundation (OSF-Africa). \nAbout Nkafu Policy Institute \nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is an independent\, non-partisan think tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation in Yaoundé\, Cameroon. Its 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. Nkafu seeks to advance public policies that help all Africans prosper in free\, fair and sustainable economies. Its reputation is based on its independence\, high quality research and innovative policy prescriptions. https://nkafu.org/Tel : +237 654 86 72 54 \nAbout Open Society Foundation-Africa \nOSF-Africa’s vision is to build a globally respected\, dynamic and integrated Africa characterised by democratic governance\, sustainable development and economic systems that produce more just\, inclusive and accountable outcomes with and for Africa’s people and environment. In pursuit of this vision\, OSF-Africa’s mission is to advance gender justice and women’s rights\, deepen democracy\, accountable governance and inclusive development in Africa through participatory and strategic grant making and advocacy. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/\nOnsite registrationOnline registration
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debate-be-it-resolved-regional-integration-in-africa-is-the-result-of-public-demand/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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