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SUMMARY:Strengthening Regional Security in Central Africa: Can ECCAS Rise to the Challenge?
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 2\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (WAT)\nVenue: Zoom Online (Register now) \nBackground and Rationale \nCentral Africa continues to face complex and interlinked security challenges\, including armed conflict\, violent extremism\, cross-border insurgencies\, maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea\, unconstitutional changes of government\, and the proliferation of illicit trafficking networks. These threats transcend national borders and increasingly require coordinated regional responses. \nThe Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) was established to promote peace\, security\, and stability across the region. Through instruments such as the Council for Peace and Security in Central Africa (COPAX)\, ECCAS has articulated an ambitious mandate covering conflict prevention\, crisis management\, peacekeeping\, and post-conflict reconstruction. Yet\, persistent insecurity in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo\, Central African Republic\, Lake Chad Basin\, and border regions has raised critical questions about ECCAS’ effectiveness\, capacity\, political authority\, and operational readiness. \nThis webinar seeks to critically examine whether ECCAS is adequately equipped—politically\, institutionally\, and financially—to respond to the region’s evolving security landscape. It will also explore reform options and complementary approaches involving member states\, civil society\, and international partners. \nObjectives of the Webinar \nThe webinar aims to: \n\nAssess the current security challenges confronting Central Africa and their regional dimensions.\nExamine ECCAS’ institutional mandate\, governance structures\, and operational tools for peace and security.\nIdentify political\, financial\, and coordination constraints limiting ECCAS’ effectiveness.\nExplore opportunities for reform\, strengthening\, and strategic partnerships.\nGenerate policy-relevant insights to inform regional security cooperation in Central Africa.\n\nTarget Audience \n\nPolicymakers and government officials from Central Africa\nRegional and continental institutions\nThink tank researchers and analysts\nCivil society and peacebuilding organizations\nDevelopment partners and donors\nAcademics\, students\, and security practitioners\n\nExpected Outcomes \nBy the end of the webinar\, participants are expected to: \n\nGain a clearer understanding of ECCAS’ strengths and limitations in addressing regional security challenges.\nIdentify reform priorities and partnership opportunities for strengthening regional security governance.\nEnhance dialogue between policymakers\, researchers\, and civil society actors.\nGenerate policy-relevant insights to inform Nkafu’s peace and security programming and advocacy.\n\nAbout the Nkafu Policy Institute \nThe Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is a leading independent African policy research institution with vision to accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation. It drives Africa’s prosperity through evidence-informed policymaking\, enabling all citizens to thrive in free\, fair\, democratic\, and flourishing economies. Through rigorous analysis\, high-impact publications\, and inclusive dialogue\, Nkafu promotes practical reforms that strengthen governance and enhance Africa’s development trajectory. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/strengthening-regional-security-in-central-africa-can-eccas-rise-to-the-challenge/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Health Insurance under the CIMA Code: Comparative Implementation Models Across Member States
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 10\, 2026\nTime: 3:00–4:00 PM (GMT+1)\nVenue: Zoom Online (Register now) \nBackground & Rationale\nThe Inter?African Conference on Insurance Markets (CIMA) provides a unified insurance code intended to harmonize regulatory standards across its member states. Despite convergence at the level of legal provisions\, implementation practices vary significantly due to differences in institutional capacity\, supervisory approaches\, data systems\, and coordination between insurance regulators and health authorities. \nA focused comparison of implementation models can reveal practices associated with efficiency\, transparency\, consumer confidence\, and better alignment with health financing goals. By identifying practical steps to strengthen supervision\, product approval\, claims oversight\, and insurer–provider contracting\, the webinar aims to inform national reform agendas while supporting regional learning within the CIMA zone. \nObjectives\nGeneral Objective: Analyze and compare how selected CIMA member states implement health insurance regulation in practice and extract lessons for reform. \nSpecific Objectives: \n\nMap operational supervisory models (licensing\, market conduct\, solvency\, reporting).\nCompare administrative practices in product approval and claims oversight.\nExamine insurer–provider contractual arrangements and payment systems.\nIdentify consumer protection mechanisms and transparency requirements that build trust.\nGenerate cross?country lessons relevant to UHC and health financing reform strategies.\n\nComparative Lens & Discussion Areas\n\nInstitutional arrangements and division of responsibilities among authorities.\nData standards\, reporting frequency\, and digital supervision tools.\nBenefit design disclosure\, network adequacy\, and portability/continuity of care.\nComplaints handling\, dispute resolution\, and sanctions.\nCoordination with health ministries to align purchasing and quality standards.\n\nExpected Outputs\n\nComparative matrix of implementation practices across selected member states.\nRegional learning brief with promising practices and pitfalls to avoid.\nActionable recommendations for national regulators and regional coordination bodies.\nAgenda for a follow?up technical clinic focused on data and reporting standards.\n\nTarget Audience\n\nInsurance supervisory authorities within the CIMA zone.\nMinistries of Health\, Finance\, Labour/Social Security.\nPrivate health insurers and provider associations.\nDevelopment partners and regional policy institutions.\nResearchers and health financing reform teams.\n\nAbout the Organizers\nThe Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, innovation\, public health and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation works with governments\, policymakers\, private enterprises\, civil society organizations and development partners to expand opportunities and improve livelihoods. \nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is an independent think tank at the Foretia Foundation that provides in?depth\, evidence?based policy recommendations to advance inclusive development in Cameroon and across Africa. The Institute convenes experts\, conducts rigorous research\, and leads policy dialogues across governance\, health\, economic policy\, science and technology. \nContact\nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation / Nkafu Policy Institute\nOpposite Collège Jésus?Marie – Simbock\, P.O. Box 14315\, Yaoundé\, Cameroon\nTel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54 | Email: info@foretiafoundation.org| Web: www.foretiafoundation.org  |  www.nkafu.org \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/health-insurance-under-the-cima-code-comparative-implementation-models-across-member-states/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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