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SUMMARY:Low Vaccination Coverage For Covid-19 In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:November 4\, 2021 2PM to 3:00PM GMT +1 via zoom (Register Now)Background\nWorldwide 224 countries and territories are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with\, 235\,908\,859 confirmed cases\, 4\,818\,982 deaths\, 2% case fatality rate\, 212\,384\,163 cured\, and 6\,315\,603\,664 doses of vaccines administered as at October 6\, 2021. In Cameroon\, as at October 6\, 2021 there were 98\,402 confirmed cases\, 1\,550 deaths\, 91\,336 people cured (92.8%)\, and 133\,531 (1%) people fully vaccinated.\nVaccination is a preventive strategy that aims to save lives\, reduce the severity of diseases and control their spread. Attaining herd immunity to COVID-19 in Africa has been very challenging. Several interventions have been put in place to effectively deploy COVID-19 vaccines in Cameroon. These include communication for behavior change\, free vaccine distribution in all health regions. Despite all these actions\, vaccination coverage has remained low. There is a general reluctance by the public on COVID-19 vaccination. Moreover\, there exists a lot of conspiracy theories and myths about the vaccine.\nObjectives\nThe main objective of this webinar is to discuss possible reasons for the low COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Cameroon.\nSpecifically\, we will;\nAssess the effectiveness and challenges encountered in the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines in Cameroon.\nDiscus the conspiracy theories related to the COVID-19 vaccine and debunk the myths associated.\nPropose strategies necessary to deploy the vaccines in Cameroon\nWho should participate?\nThis event is open to public health experts\, stakeholders and to the general public. It will also bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, researchers\, and human rights activists.\nPanellists\nDr. Oben Pamela\, EPI coordinator for Southwest\, Cameroon\nDr. Ndaleh Wozerou\, Virologist\, Dean in charge of Academic Affairs\, Saint Monica University Higher Institute\, Buea.\nDr. Nkengafac N Fobellah\, District Medical Officer Bangem\, Cameroon\nModerator:\n Dr. Ronald Gobina\, Director of the Health Policy and Research Division\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nOrganizers\nThis event is organized by the Health Policy and Research Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-75{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-75 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-75{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-75 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-75{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-75 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-50{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/low-vaccination-coverage-for-covid-19-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Unfolding Climate Crisis:  Reimagining the Role of Global South  beyond Glasgow (COP26)
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUNDCOP 26 is taking place this year in Glasgow in November\, and intends to lay a roadmap on Paris Climate Agreement besides India holding G20 presidency in 2022\, among many other plans afoot regionally and globally. Global climate plans up to 2050 are also being put in place.With the latest IPCC report\, 2021\, unequivocally placing the climate crisis as a ‘Red Code’ for humanity\, the clarion call is since out\, and will be debated more widely in Glasgow during COP 26 conference on measures to combat global climate crisis through collective action and global partnerships\, with a definitive role for global South\, if the success on rallying around the climate crisis and a strong push back were to succeed and fructify\, in a substantial manner. Climate change has some serious consequences both for Asia and Africa (all over the world) with common threads running through their collective action. Ahead of the COP 26 taking scheduled during the first fortnight of November\, 2021 the Nkafu Policy Institute will organize a webinar on the theme: “Unfolding Climate Crisis: Reimagining the Role of Global South beyond Glasgow (COP26)”.\nOBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS\nThe goal of the discussion is to increase awareness on issue of climate finance pledged by the developed nations to developing ones\, transfer of technology and capacity building.\nThe specific objectives of the discussion are to provide a platform for:\nUnderstanding the climate crisis agenda and accompanying issues; and\nReimaging the role of global South during and beyond Glasgow COP 26 and need for a global architecture for collaboration and collective action to rally at global climate tipping point.\nThe conversation will be recorded\, converted into a knowledge product for library and distribution purposes and for subsequent outreach.\nWelcome remarks and brief introduction\nFri Asanga: Chief Executive Officer\, Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\nPanellists\nAmbassador Anup K Mudgal: Career Indian Diplomat\nProf. Cristina D’Alessandro : Senior Research Fellow\, Research Center PRODIG – Paris\, France\nDr. Lazare Chapunga: Research Fellow\, Exxaro Chair In Climate and Sustainability Transitions\,University of South Africa\nDr. Danijel Mlinaric: Founder and President \, Center for Economic Diplomacy\, Zagreb\, Croatia\nModerator\nPooran Pandey: Non-Resident Fellow – Sustainable Development\, Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-button.button-33 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-33 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW\nCOUNTRY/CITY\nTIME ZONE\nTIME\nAtlanta\, USA\nUTC -4\n8 AM – 9 AM\nCameroon\nUTC +1\n2 PM – 3 PM\nCroatia\nUTC + 2\n3 PM – 4 PM\nIndia\nUTC + 5:30\n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nMali\nUTC + 0\n1 PM – 2 PM\nSouth Africa\nUTC + 2\n3 PM – 4 PM\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-77{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-77 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-77{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-77 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-77{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-77 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-52{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/unfolding-climate-crisis-reimagining-the-role-of-global-south-beyond-glasgow-cop26/
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SUMMARY:Coup d’état in Guinea – Are we in a New Era of Military Dictatorships in Africa?
DESCRIPTION:September 9th\, 2021\, at 10 AM – 11 AM Washington D. C Time via ZOOM(Register Now)1. Context\nMilitary takeovers in Africa are becoming unprecedented after the euphoria and embrace of democracy in the early 90s. Since the years of independence\, Africa has experienced more than 200 military coups\, counting both successful and failed coup attempts. The political and economic conditions prevailing in different African countries and the foreign influences at work have all played a part in fuelling conflicts and coups in the region. The destabilizing factors have been many and varied\, depending on the national context: warring factions seeking to gain power in the aftermath of independence; established and stable states burdened by poor quality of governance and by corrupt officials; autocratic regimes repressing any form of opposition but with socio-political discontent and instability seething below the surface.\nGuinea has not been an exception. After many decades of authoritarian rule\, Alpha Condé was the country’s first democratically elected leader. During his time in office\, Guinea used its rich natural resources to improve the economy\, but the bulk of the country’s population has not felt its effects. In 2020\, Condé changed the constitution by referendum to allow himself to secure a third term\, but with controversy. During his rule\, Condé cracked down on protests as well as opposition candidates\, some of whom were retained in prison\, while the government struggled to contain price increases in basic commodities. In August 2021\, in an attempt to balance the budget\, Guinea announced tax hikes while slashing spending on the police and the military\, but increased funding for the office of the President and National Assembly. The coup began in the morning of September 5\, 2021\, when the Republic of Guinea Armed Forces surrounded Sekhoutoureah Presidential Palace and cordoned off the wider government district.\n2. Objectives of the Dialogue\nThe objective of this panel is to analyse the military takeover in Guinea and its impact on democracy and governance in West Africa and the continent as a whole.\n3. Who should participate?\nThis event is open to experts in peace and security\, governance and democracy\, stakeholders and the general public across Africa and beyond.\n4. Expected Output\nEvidenced-based policy recommendations that could inform actions of national\, regional and international stakeholders especially ECOWAS and the AU’s Africa Peace Security Architecture.\nPanelists \nIdayat Hassan – Director\, Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)\nIdayat Hassan is Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)\, an Abuja-based Think-Tank with focus on deepening democracy and development in West Africa. Hassan was formerly the Principal Programme Officer and Team Leader for Democratic Governance unit at the organization. Prior to joining the CDD\, Hassan was a Deputy Regional Coordinator with the Movement Against Corruption\, a movement that seeks to eradicate corruption and poverty in Nigeria. A lawyer by profession\, and a Development Expert\, she has held Fellowships in several universities across Europe and America. Her core interest in Development work spans Democracy\, Accountability\, Peace and Security\, and and transitional justice in West Africa.\nJeffrey Smith – Executive Director\, Vanguard Africa\nJeffrey Smith\, Executive Director – has over a decade of experience in human rights advocacy\, pro-democracy and research work on Africa\, including at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights\, Freedom House\, National Endowment for Democracy\, Institute for Democratic Alternatives in South Africa\, and UNESCO. Mr. Smith has planned and conducted human rights and civil society assessment missions to several African countries and has published extensively on US-Africa policy and human rights issues for major international publications. He frequently appears in media outlets as an expert commentator\, including on CNN\, NPR\, MSNBC and the BBC.\nFranklin Cudjoe – President and Chief Executive Officer\, IMANI Center for Policy and Education\, Ghana\nFranklin is the Founding President and Chief Executive Officer of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education\, a think tank of global repute dedicated to the promotion of the institutions of a free society across Africa. IMANI has been consistently ranked among the top 5 most influential think tanks in sub- Saharan Africa and among the top 100 worldwide.\nIn 2010 Franklin was consulted by the U. K’s Prime Minister’s office on how to make effective use of British aid in Africa. Franklin has hosted and shared panels with former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minster\, Anwar Ibrahim\, Swiss President\, Doris Leuthard\, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and debated former Tanzanian President\, Benjamin Mkapa when he was president in 2005.\nModerator \nDenis Foretia – Executive Chairman\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nDr. Foretia is Co-Chair of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and Senior Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Cameroonian think tank. Along with Co-Chair Lenora Ebule\, he shapes and approves strategy\, advocates for the foundation\, and helps set the overall direction. He is also the Chairman of Merckshire LLC\, an international holding company with operations in the US and Cameroon. A surgeon by training\, Foretia has always been involved in philanthropic activities and issues related to governance\, international development and public policy. He is currently the President of the Association of Cameroonian Physicians in the Americas (ACPA).\nForetia recently joined the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as an Assistant Professor and Associate Director for Africa in the Global Surgery Institute. Prior to this he was a faculty in the department of surgery at Johns Hopkins University and staff acute care surgeon at Lifebridge Health. He is also an Associate in the department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County\, a Doctor of Medicine degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine\, Nashville\, Tennessee. He also holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Bloomberg School of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Carey School of Business also at the Johns Hopkins University.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/coup-detat-in-guinea-are-we-in-a-new-era-of-military-dictatorships-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Gender Perspectives: The Role of Women in Resolving the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 29\, 2021  Time: 3:00 pm (Cameroon time) Duration: 90 minsVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Contextual Analysis\nIn conflict resolution\, many actors who play various roles in resolving the conflict. Women’s role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding has long been underestimated\, especially in societies where patriarchy is the order of the day. For close to four years that the armed conflict in the North West and South West regions erupted and has dragged on\, the role of the women in mitigating and or resolving the conflict is underestimated.  The continuous conflict produces gendered outcomes in Cameroon\, with particular shifts enabling Cameroonian women to participate in activities – such as conflict resolution – that were previously considered an exclusively male domain.\nWhen the male more senior elites and chiefs are losing effective control over the heavily-armed young militia\, Cameroonian women have an opportunity to intervene in peacebuilding. As mothers\, grandmothers\, aunts\, spouses\, sisters – and as those more often victimized – Cameroonian women understand that to minimize atrocities committed\, they needed to take action to curb the violence. With this fundamental role in reducing conflict in their respective communities\, there is a greater need to empower women as a veritable tool for conflict transformation and peacebuilding in Cameroon – a role that the international community and other potential stakeholders have not been able to play.\nThe close to  4 years of armed conflict in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon has caused maleficent obliteration of human lives and property. Regardless of the efforts taken by the national and international interested parties in bringing to an end the crisis\, armed hostilities such as; kidnapping for ransoms\, civil strife\, enforced disappearances and killings committed by both the Cameroon military and separatist fighters have continued to go unabated. Front and back of all these disastrous situations\, women and girls are often exposed to acts of violence that seriously undermine their rights and deny them opportunities arising from gender inequality. It is worth stating that women are the worst hit in situations of armed conflicts.  Women have unique opportunities for conflict resolution and peacebuilding due to the unique role they play in society. The recent calls for a cessation of hostilities by some women in the country and especially those in crisis-hit regions clearly indicate their frustration with the handling of the crisis. It also demonstrates the unique roles women have in building peace in society and bringing to an end violent conflict.\nAlthough women have frequently been the first to take the risks necessary to promote dialogue across divided communities\, as they have attempted in the on-going Anglophone conflict\, they are marginalized from taking these initiatives. It is from this viewpoint that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has come up with this opportunity to encourage stakeholders of the conflict and the general public to participate and discuss on the role women can play to put an end to this conflict and orchestrate the most precious peace and sustainable development in the North West and South West regions in particular and Cameroon in general.\nObjectives of the Dialogue\nThe event’s objective is to engage schools of thoughts\, stakeholders and the general public in debates and discussions how women contribute to resolving the crisis in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon.\nFrom this standpoint and in accordance with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute – a Think at the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, the public dialogue will be centred on carrying out an independent research to provide comprehensive and incisive evidenced-based policy recommendations that will spur a concise roadmap in resolving the Anglophone conflict and putting in place a platform for sustainable peace and development in the North West and South West regions in particular and Cameroon in general.\nThematic areas\nDuring this event\, there will be presentations on various approaches put in place to resolve the conflict. Presentations will dwell on the different actors that have intervened in resolving the conflict\, successes\, challenges and contentions.\nThematic area 1:  Are women interested in the on-going crisis in the North West and South West region? Why are the female ministers\, parliamentarians\, senators\, etc\, silent about the on-going atrocities perpetrated in the conflict?\nThematic area 2: What are the main difficulties facing women in the resolution of the crisis? What can be the contribution of women in resolving the on-going conflict?\nThematic area 3: Is there any example in the world of a significant contribution of women in resolving a conflict? How can these examples inspire women in Cameroon in the search for solutions to the on-going conflict?\nThematic area 4: Anglophone crisis: what is the way forward in the resolution of the crisis?\nMethodology\nThe public dialogue will include short presentations from panelists followed by a moderated interactive and participatory debates and discussions from participants on issues related to the women and their efforts towards solving the conflict in the North West and South West regions.\n Who should participate?\nThis event is open to the general public both within and out of Cameroon. It will bring together participants from the women organisations\, women groups\, public & private sectors\, academia\, civil society organisations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists. In general\, it will bring together all stakeholders with the potentials and strategies to propose alternative approaches to resolves the on-going Anglophone crisis in Cameroon and put in place a road map for social cohesion and sustainable development in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees\nNo participation fee is required. Nevertheless\, all participants must register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\n.fusion-button.button-44 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-104{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-104 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-104{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-104 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-104{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-104 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-71{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/gender-perspectives-the-role-of-women-in-resolving-the-anglophone-crisis-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:One Year Into The Covid-19 Pandemic: What Lessons Can Be Learned?
DESCRIPTION:Time: 23rd April 2021 at 3 PM (Cameroon Time)Venue: Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook (Register Here)Background\nMarch 2021 marks 1 year since the 1st case of corona virus was reported in Cameroon. One year from recording the first case of the virus\, the global economy is yet to recover from the shock of the global health crisis that has affected every sector. Unfortunately presently speaking\, Cameroon and the rest of the world are still in the quest for a definite solution to the pandemic. It might be pessimistic to say COVID-19 has come to stay but until a definite solution is found\, we are yet to be free from the Virus. The socio-economic impact of the pandemic on the global economy has been huge. However\, the response strategy of some countries and how they have been limiting its spread is “a light at the end of the tunnel” for others.\nObjective of the event\nThis event has as objective to assess the Cameroonian anti-COVID-19 response one year into the pandemic and discuss on the way forward\nMain themes to be discussed\nTo evaluate the ramifications of the pandemic so far on the global economy with a specific focus on Africa and Cameroon over the past one year\nEvaluate the impact on the health care sector\nEvaluate the level of cooperation between states in finding a sustainable solution to the outbreak and spread of the pandemic\nIdentify the changes that have been made in Cameroon today as a result of the pandemic and how the world is adapting: what lessons can be learn?\nEvaluate response strategies adopted by different States both in the private and public sector and propose modifications.\nDiscuss regional differences in response strategies\, their outcomes and potential\nExpectations\nAt the end of this event\, participants should understand the following:\nThe one year impact of the pandemic in Cameroon\nHighlight response strategies with potential to significantly slow the pandemic\nThe Measures that have been taken so far in the past one year\, how to reinforce them in order to successfully get out of the pandemic\, what lessons can be learned.\nParticipants\nThe event will gather different actors involved like researchers\, experts on public policy and policy makers at the national\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and International Organizations.\nDate and Venue\nTime: 23rd April 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time\nVenue: Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook (Register Here)\nOrganizers\nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-133{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-133 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-133{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-133 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-133{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-133 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-85{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Prof Mbacham Wilfred\nProfessor of Public Health Biotechnology.\nFellow of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-134{width:25% 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and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-137{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-137 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-button.button-49 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-138{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-138 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-138{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-138 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-138{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-138 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 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URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/one-year-into-the-covid-19-pandemic-what-lessons-can-be-learned-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T000000
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy and Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa – Strongmen and the Closing Civic Space
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 22\, 2021 at 10am EST (3pm West / Central Africa)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)1. Overview\nOver the last 15 years there has been a notable “backsliding” on democracy worldwide. The recent publication by Freedom House this year revealed only eight (8) countries (includes several smaller countries) rated as “free” and full democracies in Africa in 2021. This notable regression has clearly resulted in growing concerns about the future of democracy especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The backsliding on democratic norms\, prior to COVID-19\, was championed by out-of-touch elites in autocratic regimes using all means possible to perpetuate their rule.\nAcross sub-Saharan Africa the last four years has seen accelerated declines in democratic gains\, partly attributable to policies of the Trump administration. There have been constitutional changes to perpetuate incumbent rule (Cote D’Ivoire and Guinea)\, a recent coup d’état in Mali\, worsening conflict in Cameroon\, Ethiopia and Central African Republic amongst others. There are indications that Macky Sall of Senegal is following a familiar playbook to extend his rule. Many regimes have used the COVID-19 pandemic to further repress their citizens.\nWithin this difficult terrain\, what can be done to defend democracy and civil liberties in Africa? What can we anticipate from the Biden administration’s proposed Summit on Democracy? What lessons have been learned on protecting civic space across the continent? These are some of the questions to discuss in this one-hour panel discussion.\n2. Date and Venue\nApril 22\, 2021 at 10am EST (3pm West / Central Africa). Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live (Register)\n3. Panelists /Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-113{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-113 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-113{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-113 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-113{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-113 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-76{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Jon Temin\, Director – Africa Program\, Freedom House\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-114{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-114 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-114{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-114 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-114{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-114 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Ms Kemi Okenyodo\nExecutive Director – Partners West Africa Nigeria\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-115{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-115 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-115{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-115 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-115{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-115 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Mr. Francis Tazoacha\nDirector of Peace and Security at Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-116{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-116 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-116{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-116 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-116{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-116 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Denis Foretia (Moderator)\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-117{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-117 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-117{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-117 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-117{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-117 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-77{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}4. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, and leaders of civil society organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-46 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-118{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-118 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-118{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-118 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-118{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-118 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-78{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/defending-democracy-and-freedom-in-sub-saharan-africa-strongmen-and-the-closing-civic-space-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210413T000000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Lessons from COVID-19 for Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 13\, 2021 at 10AM – 11AM EST (3PM – 4PM Cameroon)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)1. Background\nThe world was caught unprepared by the COVID-19 pandemic\, which has resulted in the loss of 2.4million lives worldwide and poses an unparalleled threat to public health\, food supply\, and economic systems. The economic and social disruptions caused by the pandemic have devastated large and small countries alike. Even prosperous nations with well-equipped and managed healthcare systems were not spared.\nDespite growing calls for pandemic preparedness and biodefense from leaders including Bill Gates and the US first Secretary for Homeland Security Tom Ridge\, COVID-19 revealed how ill-prepared the world is to combat a pandemic. It is not too early to draw lessons from this lack of preparation and global coordination. Not only will doing so aid current recovery efforts\, but it would also increase readiness for the next communicable or vector-borne disease to threaten the world.\nQuestions such as how the world will prepare for the next inevitable pandemic and what needs to be done to reduce the likelihood of future pandemics are at the forefront of many people’s minds. The Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, intends to deliberate on how to prepare for the next pandemic with a focus on lessons learned from COVID-19 in this wide-ranging conversation with key public health experts.\n2. Objectives:\nThis conversation’s main objective is to distil lessons from this painful experience so that the world is better positioned to cope with potential future waves of the current pandemic and avoid disaster when the next one strikes. This event will\nEvaluate the various measures already put in place to curb the spread that can be replicated.\nWhat are the possible loopholes?\nEvaluate the proposed solutions.\nAnalyse the challenges faced in implementing some of the COVID-19 measures enacted\n3. Expected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of:\nLessons learnt from COVID-19-what worked and what didn’t work.\nEffective emergency preparedness strategies for future outbreaks\n4. Date and Venue\nApril 13th\, 2021 at 10AM EST (3PM Cameroon) Event will be held on ZOOM (Register) and streamed live\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-119{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-119 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-119{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-119 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-119{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-119 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-79{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}5. Panelists / Moderator\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-120{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-120 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-120{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-120 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-120{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-120 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Mwenya Kasonde\nGlobal Health consultant (USAID\, UNICEF & WHO)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-121{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-121 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-121{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-121 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-121{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-121 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Yele Aluko MD\, MBA\nChief Medical Officer – EY Americas\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-122{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-122 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-122{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-122 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-122{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-122 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}\nDr. Ronald Gobina\nDirector of the Health Policy and Research Program – Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-123{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-123 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-123{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-123 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-123{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-123 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}\nDr. Christian Bime\nMedical Director\, Medical Intensive Care Unit\, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-124{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-124 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-124{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-124 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-124{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-124 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Denis Foretia (Moderator)\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-125{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-125 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-125{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-125 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-125{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-125 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-80{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}6. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-47 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-126{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-126 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-126{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-126 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-126{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-126 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-81{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/preparing-for-the-next-pandemic-lessons-from-covid-19-for-africa-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210407T000000
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DTSTAMP:20250127T115422Z
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SUMMARY:How Efficient are the Mechanisms for Financing Territorial Decentralization in Cameroon?
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 7th\, 2021  Time: 3:00 pm (Cameroon time) Duration: 90 minutesVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)The issue of financing is at the heart of the renewal of territorial decentralization marked by the establishment of Regions in Cameroon. The General Code of Decentralized Territorial Collectivities (GCDTC) adopted on December 24\, 2019 did not ignore this thorny issue. Echoing the principle of the free administration of local authorities enshrined in the Constitution of January 18\, 1996 with the corollary of the administrative and financial autonomy of the DTCs\, the GCDTC specifies in its article 11 (2) that “Territorial Collectivities have budgets and own resources for the management of regional and local interests ”. Article 12 is even more precise when it states that “the resources necessary for the exercise by the local authorities of their competences are devolved to them either by transfer of taxation\, or by endowments\, or by both at the same time”. Reading this provision\, it is easy to understand that taxation and grants constitute the two main mechanisms for financing decentralization.\nIn fact\, the tax transfer mentioned above refers\, on one hand\, to the local taxes and duties\, on which the legislator legislated by the 2009 law on local taxation with its subsequent amendments; On the other hand\, the transfer of taxation also refers to those of state taxes\, the proceeds of which are allocated in whole or in part to DTCs. Regarding allocations\, the GCDTC provides in its article 25 (1) which  “established a General Decentralization Endowment intended for the partial financing of decentralization“. This resource\, indexed to a fraction of annual government revenue\, may not be less than 15%. Moreover\, special allocations may also be granted to local authorities by the state in the case where insufficient financial resources risk compromising the achievement or execution of public service missions.\nIn addition to local taxation\, the General Decentralization Endowment (GDE) and special allocation\, the GCDTC has considered other financing mechanisms. These are the resources emanating from the transfer of powers from the State to the DTCs\, resources resulting from income-generating activities\, the proceeds of the exploitation of the domain and of its services\, the resources drawn from the exploitation of the soil and subsoil\, equity investments\, the creation of establishments or local public capital companies\, decentralized cooperation\, loans\, public-private partnerships\, financing of private individuals\, donations and bequests.\nIn view of all these mechanisms\, one would come\, hastily no doubt\, to the conclusion that the financing difficulties which have long obstructed the smooth running of decentralization are only a distant memory. But in reality\, how effective are these financing mechanisms? The issue of efficiency deserves special attention in view of the obstacles inherent in the operationalization of the latter. It suffices to point out that the main sources of financing\, namely the GDE and local taxation have not yet been acquired. In 2020\, the GDE was 49.9 billion\, or 1% of the state budget. In 2021\, it increased significantly to 232.1 billion\, or 7.2% of state revenue. Despite this increase\, we are well below the 15% forecast by the GCDTC. With regard to local taxation\, it remains a real Arlesian\, because the fiscal autonomy of the DTCs is put to the test in practice\, as is the management of subsoil resources. As for borrowing\, it remains confined within a restrictive legal framework and a coercive financial framework. In an international environment disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis\, an internal war in the North-West and South-West regions with a strong impact on public finances\, a stifling domestic and external debt\, a trade balance deficit and massive embezzlement of public funds\, it is not without interest to debate the question of the effectiveness of the financing of territorial decentralization in Cameroon.\nObjectives of the dialogue\nThe objective of this public dialogue is to question the effectiveness of the decentralization financing mechanisms provided for by the GCDTC. By giving the floor to experts\, this public dialogue aims to:\nClarify the specificities of each decentralization financing mechanism;\nQuestion the difficulties and obstacles inherent in their operationality;\nExplore ways and efficient financing solutions for the advent of effective decentralization.\nAxes of dialogue\nThis public dialogue will be organized around three (3) axes.\nAxis 1: What are the financing mechanisms for territorial decentralization? Does the General Code of Decentralized Territorial Collectivities innovate?\nAxis 2: What are the practical difficulties inherent in the financing of decentralization? What are the obstacles to local taxation?\nAxis 3: How to consider better financing of decentralization in Cameroon? What are the possible new financing avenues?\nOrganization and conduct of the dialogue\nThis Public Dialogue is organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think Tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. This is an online event to be held on Wednesday\, April 07\, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. prompt and will last for 90 minutes. Led by a moderator\, each panelist will present on the 03 different thematic for 15 minutes. Then\, the phase of exchanges between participants and panelists will begin. This phase will last 30 minutes. (Register Here)\nPanelists\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-106{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-106 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-106{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-106 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-106{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-106 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-73{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Dr. DOUANLA Edocile Bardo\,\nPublic Accountant at the municipal revenue office of the town hall of Dschang\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-107{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-107 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-107{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-107 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-107{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-107 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. BOUAKUIETSO POUNEGNONG Melvin\,\nPh.D in Public Law\, Managing Partner of Cabinet LAF CONSULTING SARL\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-108{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-108 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-108{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-108 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-108{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-108 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. TCHIENO TIMENE Arsène\,\nExpert-Consultant in Public Finance\, Decentralization and Local Development\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-109{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-109 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 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However\, those wishing to take part are requested to register in advance using the link available on the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation website.\n.fusion-button.button-45 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-112{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-112 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-112{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-112 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-112{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-112 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-75{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/how-efficient-are-the-mechanisms-for-financing-territorial-decentralization-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,webinar
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SUMMARY:Women’s Economic Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Where are we in 2021?
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 18 \, 2021 at 9:00am – 10:00am EST (2:00pm – 3:00pm GMT)Venue: Online (ZOOM) (Register Here) Overview\nWomen’s economic empowerment is widely recognized by governments\, international development institutions\, and businesses as essential for human progress\, economic development\, and business success. This is why gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are critical priorities in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda five (1). In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)\, women face deeply rooted obstacles to achieving their potential at work and other parts of life. Not only does persistent gender inequality affect women\, but it also impedes economic and social progress in the region. The African Development Bank has stated that “eliminating gender inequality and empowering women could raise the productive potential of one billion Africans\, delivering a huge boost to the continent’s development potential.”\nIn SSA\, women are already very active participants in the economy. According to the African Development Bank’s inaugural African Gender Equity Index Report\, women “are more active as economic agents in Africa than anywhere else in the world.” The report notes that women perform most agricultural activities\, own a third of all firms\, and comprise 70 percent of employees in some countries. Women are present in every part of SSA value chains—as producers and business owners\, executives and employees\, distributors\, and consumers. Despite these contributions\, women face significant economic challenges in SSA. While most African women work\, they still face financial exclusion\, as their jobs are underpaid\, undervalued\, and mostly in the informal sector.\nAccelerating progress on women’s economic empowerment in this decade and many decades to come will not be easy. The challenges are complex and tackling them will require significant commitment and investment by all sectors of society. It is on this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing this discussion to:\nEngage stakeholders from the public and private sector\, including policymakers\, public authorities\, economic experts\, civil societies organisations\, social entrepreneurs\, to participate in public dialogue on Women Economic Empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa.\nDiscuss the main barriers holding back women in SSA from achieving their full economic potential.\nIdentify practical actions institutions can take to advance women’s economic empowerment.\nEvaluate sectors with the greatest prospects for women\, and stakeholders who are well positioned to implement or advocate for solutions.\n Date and Venue\nMarch 18\, 2021 at 9am EST (2pm GMT). The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n Panelists /Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-82{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Ayisha Osori\, Executive Director\,\nOpen Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Prudence Tamonkeng Fonkwe\, Sub-Director for Advancement of Female\nEntrepreneurship\, Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family\, Cameroon\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Fuein Vera Kum\, Research Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Denis Foretia\nCo-Chair of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and Executive Chairman of the Nkafu Policy Institute (MODERATOR)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-83{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}\n Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policymakers at the national\, continental\, and international levels\, and civil society organizations’ leaders. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-48 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-84{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/womens-economic-empowerment-in-sub-saharan-africa-where-are-we-in-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Women In Entrepreneurship: Impacts And Challenges In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Women In Entrepreneurship: Impacts And Challenges In CameroonDate: 26th February 2021 – Time: 3pm to 4:30pm\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \nBACKGROUND\nBased on statistics from the French agency for development\, women in Africa make up 58% of the self-employed population and are more likely than men to choose entrepreneurship not because they have a burning passion or the right skills\, but because of a lack of better opportunities. Wage job opportunities are relatively scarce in Africa and this is even more with the case of women who often have lower levels of formal education and may face discrimination in hiring practices. Also\, women tend to be given most of the responsibility for home-based work like childcare\, so small-scale home-based businesses may be one of the few ways they can generate an income to help cover the needs of their families. Increasingly\, national government leaders and other stakeholders across Africa are recognizing that women are a force for growth – but could be even more so. (ID4D\, 2020) Considering the fact that Africa is now a world leader in women business owners\, you can see that unlocking their potential can make a huge contribution to the continent’s growth and prosperity. Women entrepreneurs significantly contribute to the success of the economy. They shape and redefine the workplace\, business networks\, financial institutions\, and culture. (Carter\, Anderson & Shaw: 2001).\nThe Cameroonian society is still a deeply patriarchal society\, with women largely expected to look after the home and children. But an increasing number of Cameroonian women are\nbreaking out of the domestic sphere and forging successful careers in the world of business. Studies show that the experience of women in business is different from those of men. Some of the challenges faced by women in entrepreneurship include; family constraints\, lack of education and training\, gender inequality\, difficulty to access finance\, fear of failure\, and timidity.\nIt is based on these interwoven challenges faced by women that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, organizes a webinar on the theme “Women in Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Impacts in Cameroon.” so as to discuss the impacts of women’s entrepreneurship and propose pertinent solutions to challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Cameroon.\nGENERAL OBJECTIVE\nThe main objective of this webinar is to discuss the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Cameroon and seek possible solutions to these problems in other to achieve a favorable entrepreneurial ecosystem.\nSPECIFIC OBJECTIVES\nThe specific objectives are to: \nBring together dynamic female entrepreneurs and experts to discuss the various challenges plaguing female entrepreneurship in Cameroon and propose pertinent solutions to these problems.\nDiscuss the impacts of female entrepreneurship in Cameroon. \nTARGET AUDIENCE \nProminent female entrepreneurs in Cameroon\nMembers of the SBEC network\nOther dynamic entrepreneurs \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/webinar-women-in-entrepreneurship-impacts-and-challenges-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinaire: Les Femmes Dans L’entrepreneuriat : Impacts Et Défis Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:Les Femmes Dans L’entrepreneuriat : Impacts Et Défis Au Cameroun Date: 26 Février\, 2021 – Durée : 15:00 a 16:30\nLieu : En ligne (Zoom) \nCONTEXTE\nSelon les statistiques de l’Agence française de développement\, les femmes en Afrique représentent 58% de la population des travailleurs indépendants et sont plus susceptibles que les hommes de choisir l’entrepreneuriat non pas parce qu’elles ont une passion brûlante ou les bonnes compétences\, mais par manque de meilleures opportunités. Les possibilités d’emploi rémunéré sont relativement rares en Afrique\, et c’est encore plus vrai pour les femmes qui ont souvent un niveau d’éducation formelle plus faible et qui peuvent être victimes de discrimination dans les pratiques d’embauche. En outre\, les femmes ont tendance à se voir confier la plupart des responsabilités liées au travail à domicile\, comme la garde des enfants\, de sorte que les petites entreprises à domicile peuvent être l’un des rares moyens de générer un revenu pour aider à couvrir les besoins de leur famille. De plus en plus\, les dirigeants des gouvernements nationaux et d’autres parties prenantes en Afrique reconnaissent que les femmes sont une force de croissance – mais elles pourraient l’être encore plus. (ID4D\, 2020).\nÉtant donné que l’Afrique est désormais un leader mondial des femmes chefs d’entreprise\, vous pouvez voir que l’exploitation de leur potentiel peut apporter une énorme contribution à la croissance et à la prospérité du continent. Les femmes chefs d’entreprise contribuent de manière significative au succès de l’économie. Elles façonnent et redéfinissent le lieu de travail\, les réseaux d’entreprises\, les institutions financières et la culture. (Carter\, Anderson & Shaw: 2001).\nLa société camerounaise est encore une société profondément patriarcale\, où les femmes sont largement censées s’occuper du foyer et des enfants. Mais un nombre croissant de femmes camerounaises sortent de la sphère domestique et se forgent une carrière fructueuse dans le monde des affaires. Des études montrent que l’expérience des femmes dans le monde des affaires est différente de celle des hommes. Parmi les défis auxquels les femmes sont confrontées dans le domaine de l’entrepreneuriat\, on peut citer les contraintes familiales\, le manque d’éducation et de formation\, l’inégalité des sexes\, la difficulté d’accès au financement\, la peur de l’échec et la timidité.\nC’est sur la base de ces défis interdépendants auxquels les femmes sont confrontées que le Centre des petites entreprises et l’entreprenariat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia\, organise un webinaire sur le thème “Les femmes dans l’entreprenariat : Impacts et défis au Cameroun. » afin de discuter des impacts de l’entreprenariat féminin et de proposer des solutions pertinentes aux défis rencontrés par les femmes entrepreneurs au Cameroun.\nOBJECTIF GÉNÉRAL\nL’objectif principal de ce webinaire est de discuter des défis rencontrés par les femmes entrepreneurs au Cameroun et de chercher des solutions possibles à ces problèmes dans d’autres pays afin de parvenir à un écosystème entrepreneurial favorable.\nOBJECTIFS SPÉCIFIQUES\nLes objectifs spécifiques sont les suivants : \nRéunir des femmes entrepreneurs dynamiques et des experts pour débattre des différents défis auxquels est confronté l’entrepreneuriat féminin au Cameroun et proposer des solutions pertinentes à ces problèmes.\nDiscuter des impacts de l’entreprenariat féminin au Cameroun. \nPUBLIC CIBLE \nDes femmes entrepreneurs de premier plan au Cameroun\nMembres du réseau SBEC\nAutres entrepreneurs dynamiques \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/webinaire-les-femmes-dans-lentrepreneuriat-impacts-et-defis-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:The Conflict in Ethiopia – Where do we go from here?
DESCRIPTION:The Conflict in Ethiopia – Where do we go from here? Date : February 23\, 2021 at 10am – 11:00am EST (3pm – 4:00pm GMT)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)\n Overview\nPolitical change is indispensable\, but it is very vital through an evolution rather than a revolution. Political transitions rarely move forward with consistent\, one-directional progress. It is normal that there will be resistance to reforms\, both from those who previously held power and those who see a path towards power under a new dispensation. Tigrayans make up only six percent of Ethiopia’s population of 110 million\, but they have had enormous influence in the country since leading the armed struggle that ousted the communist regime in 1991. But since Abiy Ahmed came to power in April 2\, 2018\, he vowed to distribute power more evenly\, thus diminishing the Tigrayans’ political and economic domination. He equally carried out massive cracked down in the region by indiscriminately arresting both civilian and security officials from the region on corruption-related cases — leaving many Tigrayans angered and alienated.\nThe 1995 Constitution of Ethiopia states in Article 39.1\, “Every Nation\, Nationality and People in Ethiopia has an unconditional right to self-determination\, including the right to secession.” In that light\, some Tigrayans have entertained the dea of secession from Ethiopia. Others have taken the tack of pressing for more autonomy\, and more freedom to promote their own language and culture. In that perspective\, the Tigrayans held the parliamentary elections on September 9\, 2020. The elections also included The Tigray Independence Party\, which was recently formed\, and which calls for secession. The election was considered illegal by the central government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed\, who postponed general elections earlier in the year under the pretext of the COVID-19 pandemic.\nFighting between the TPLF and the Federal Government began with the 4 November attacks on the Northern Command bases and headquarters of the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) in Tigray Region by TPLF aligned security forces and with attacks by the ENDF in the Tigray Region on the same day\, that federal authorities described as a police action. The federal forces took control of the Tigrayan capital Mekelle on November 28th\, after which Prime Minister Abiy declared the Tigray operation ‘over’. The TPLF stated in late November that it would continue fighting until the ‘invaders’ are out.\nGiven this backdrop\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation seeks to better understand the root causes of this conflict\, the ensuing humanitarian catastrophe and avenues through which the conflict can be resolved.\nAreas to be addressed include:\nRoot causes of the conflict\nFederalism in Ethiopia and prospects for the future\nThe humanitarian crisis in Tigray\nThe state of human rights in the country\nHow the conflict can be effectively resolved\nRole of IGAD countries\, multilateral institutions\, the European Union\, the United States etc\n Date and Venue\nFebruary 23\, 2021 at 10am EST (3pm GMT). Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live. (Register Here)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-139{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-139 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-139{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-139 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-139{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-139 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-87{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}3. Panelists /Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-140{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-140 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-140{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-140 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-140{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-140 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Prof. John Mukum Mbaku\,\nBrady Presidential Distinguished Professor – Weber State\, Non-Resident Senior Fellow – Brookings Institution\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-141{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-141 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-141{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-141 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-141{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-141 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Amaka Anku\,\nPractice Head – Africa\, Eurasia Group\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-142{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-142 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-142{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-142 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-142{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-142 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Mesenbet Assefa\,\nAssistant Professor of Laws\, Addis Ababa University\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-143{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-143 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-143{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-143 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-143{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-143 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Abdullahi Boru Halakhe\,\nHorn of Africa Analyst\, Washington D.C\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-144{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-144 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-144{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-144 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-144{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-144 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-88{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Esayas Hailemariam\nCo-chair of Governance\, Peace & Security (GPS-Justice)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-145{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-145 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-145{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-145 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-145{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-145 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-146{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-146 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-146{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-146 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-146{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-146 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-147{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-147 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-147{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-147 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-147{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-147 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Denis Foretia\,\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute\nModerator\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-148{width:25% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-148 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-148{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-148 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-148{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-148 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}4. Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, and leaders of civil society organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-50 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-149{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-149 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-149{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-149 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-149{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-149 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-89{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-conflict-in-ethiopia-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Webinar: “Searching for a Negotiated Settlement to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon:  Possibilities and Potential”.
DESCRIPTION:“Searching for a Negotiated Settlement to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon: Possibilities and Potential”.\nDate: 22nd February 2021 – Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)\nVenue: Zoom Online – Duration: 90 minutes \nBackground                                              \nUnlike many African countries\, Cameroon enjoyed relative peace and stability since achieving independence and reunification in 1960 and 1961 from French and British colonial rules respectively. While the drivers of this peace and stability are subject to political debates\, the last couple of years has seen the country plunged into political chaos characterized by growing instability and insecurity. Most often\, the Anglophone crisis that is raging in the Northwest and South West Regions\, the Boko Haram insurgency in the Far North Region\, and the conflict in the neighboring Central African Republic with a shared border with Cameroon’s East Region are quickly cited as the causes of instability in Cameroon. Despite the efforts made by the Cameroon government and multilateral engagements involving foreign powers and international organizations\, the insecurity seems to be intensifying\, thus compromising already achieved development gains and blurring the growth and emergence of the country by the 2035 agenda\nOf critical concern among instability drivers in Cameroon is the Anglophone crisis which began as peaceful protests against longstanding Anglophone marginalization (real or perceived) led by Common Law lawyers and teachers of the English sub-system of education (with the Common Law and the Anglo-Saxon system of education representing the core colonial inheritances of the then British Southern Cameroons). Since the insurrection\, various attempts by the government of Cameroon\, have proven largely inadequate\, resolving the crisis sustainably. The government of Cameroon opted for a military strategy from the very beginning of the peaceful protest that quickly metamorphosed into an armed conflict. With the deepening of the crisis\, the government has also made several peaceful concessions and top-down institutional responses\, including the Major National Dialogue conveyed by the President of the Republic and Chaired by the Prime Minister Chief Dr. Dion Ngute\, from September 30 to October 4\, 2019.\nUnfortunately\, the crisis has continued unabated\, gradually transforming itself into a civil war between government forces and the Anglophone separatist who are clamoring for the independence of a supposed state they call Ambozania. This has continued to usher in grave security and human rights consequences. The International Crisis Group (ICG) in a statement on 26 September 2019 notes that the “violence has claimed around 3\,000 lives\, displaced half a million people within Cameroon\, compelled another 40\,000 to flee to Nigeria\, deprived 700\,000 children of school­ing in their home areas and left one in three people in the Anglophone regions in need of humanitarian aid.\nIn the face of this political and security stalemate\, some countries (including the US and Switzerland)\, as well as conflict resolution experts and institutions/organizations\, have continued to advise the government of Cameroon on the need for an inclusive dialogue mediated by an internal or external mediator in order to seek for a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone conflict. Even though there are no signs of progress in this regard\, it is necessary to engage in public discourse on how a negotiated settlement of the crisis could be approached. In this connection\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a public dialogue event to stimulate discussions and debates on the potentials of arriving at a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone Crisis in a bit to bring about durable peace and security in The two conflict-affected regions.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage the Cameroonian public in frank dialogue on the possibilities and challenges of getting to a negotiated settlement between the main conflict parties.  What are the opportunities\, possibilities\, and potential challenges?\nThis is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, which pivots around carrying out independent research in order to 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\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders\, and scholars to engage in discussions on strategies that can restore peace in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo participation 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\nThe public dialogue event will focus on presentations on how to arrive at a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone crisis. This\, it is hoped\, is critical in bringing back peace and security which are essential for sustainable development in Cameroon. The thematic areas of this public discourse are centered but not exclusive to the following: \nHow to get to a negotiated settlement to the Anglophone crisis;\nThe opportunities of using a negotiated settlement to the crisis;\nThe potential challenges to arrive at a negotiated settlement to the crisis and how to overcome them. \nThe event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion on the proposed themes.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/webinar-searching-for-a-negotiated-settlement-to-the-anglophone-crisis-in-cameroon-possibilities-and-potential/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Searching for a Negotiated Settlement to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon: Possibilities and Potential
DESCRIPTION:“Searching for a Negotiated Settlement to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon: Possibilities and Potential”Date: 22nd February 2021 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutesVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)\nBackground\nUnlike many African countries\, Cameroon enjoyed relative peace and stability since achieving independence and reunification in 1960 and 1961 from French and British colonial rules respectively. While the drivers of this peace and stability are subject to political debates\, the last couple of years has seen the country plunged into political chaos characterized by growing instability and insecurity. Most often\, the Anglophone crisis that is raging in the Northwest and South West Regions\, the Boko Haram insurgency in the Far North Region and the conflict in the neighbouring Central African Republic with a shared border with Cameroon’s East Region are quickly cited as the causes of instability in Cameroon. Despite the efforts made by the Cameroon government and multilateral engagements involving foreign powers and international organisations\, the insecurity seems to be intensifying\, thus compromising already achieved development gains and blurring the growth and emergence of the country by the 2035 agenda\nOf critical concern among instability drivers in Cameroon is the Anglophone crisis which began as peaceful protests against longstanding Anglophone marginalisation (real or perceived) led by Common Law layers and teachers of the English sub-system of education (with the Common Law and the Anglo-Saxon system of education representing the core colonial inheritances of the then British Southern Cameroons). Since the insurrection\, various attempts by the government of Cameroon\, have proven largely inadequate\, resolving the crisis sustainably. The government of Cameroon opted for a military strategy from the very beginning of the peaceful protest that quickly metamorphosed into an armed conflict. With the deepening of the crisis\, the government has also made several peaceful concessions and top-down institutional responses\, including the Major National Dialogue conveyed by the President of the Republic and Chaired by the Prime Minister Chief Dr. Dion Ngute\, from September 30 to October 4\, 2019.\nUnfortunately\, the crisis has continued unabated\, gradually transforming itself into a civil war between government forces and the Anglophone separatist who are clamouring for the independence of a supposed state they call Ambozania. This has continued to usher in grave security and human rights consequences. The International Crisis Group (ICG) in a statement on 26 September 2019 notes that the “violence has claimed around 3\,000 lives\, displaced half a million people within Cameroon\, compelled another 40\,000 to flee to Nigeria\, deprived 700\,000 children of schooling in their home areas and left one in three people in the Anglophone regions in need of humanitarian aid.\nIn the face of this political and security stalemate\, some countries (including the US and Switzerland) as well as conflict resolution experts and institutions/organisations have continued to advise the government of Cameroon on the need for an inclusive dialogue mediated by an internal or external mediator in order to seek for a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone conflict. Even though there are no signs of progress in this regard\, it is necessary to engage in a public discourse on how a negotiated settlement of the crisis could be approached. In this connection\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a public dialogue event to stimulate discussions and debates on the potentials of arriving at a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone Crisis in a bit to bring about durable peace and security in The two conflict affected regions.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage the Cameroonian public in a frank dialogue on the possibilities and challenges of getting to a negotiated settlement between the main conflict parties.  What are the opportunities\, possibilities and potential challenges?\nThis is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, which pivots around carrying out independent research in order to 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\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and scholars to engage in discussions on strategies that can restore peace in Cameroon.\n Participation fees?\nNo participation 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\nThe public dialogue event will focus on presentations on how to arrive at a negotiated settlement of the Anglophone crisis. This\, it is hoped\, is critical in bringing back peace and security which are essential for sustainable development in Cameroon. The thematic areas of this public discourse are centred but not exclusive to the following:\nHow to get to a negotiated settlement to the Anglophone crisis;\nThe opportunities of using a negotiated settlement to the crisis;\nThe potential challenges to arrive at a negotiated settlement to the crisis and how to overcome them.\nThe event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion on the proposed themes.\n.fusion-button.button-51 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-150{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-150 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-150{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-150 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-150{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-150 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-90{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/searching-for-a-negotiated-settlement-to-the-anglophone-crisis-in-cameroon-possibilities-and-potential/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210208T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: US-Africa Relations In The Biden Administration
DESCRIPTION:US-Africa Relations in the Biden Administration Date: February 8\, 2020 – Time: 10am (EST) / 4pm (West/Central Africa time)Venue: Zoom Platform – Register Here\n Overview\nThe inauguration of President Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States provides a welcome opportunity to reset the country’s relationship with sub-Saharan Africa. The Trump administration largely ignored Africa in the last four years with less focus on upholding democratic norms across the continent. African countries have increasingly seen the United States as only interested in them as part of great power competition with China and Russia.\nAs the coronavirus continues to ravage the world the new Biden administration is already under significant pressure to bring it quickly under control. Across sub-Saharan Africa the last four years has seen major backsliding in democratic gains. There have been constitutional changes to perpetuate incumbent rule (Cote D’Ivoire and Guinea)\, a recent coup d’état in Mali\, worsening conflict in Cameroon\, Ethiopia and Central African Republic amongst others. What can we anticipate will be the major pillars of the Biden administration’s approach to Africa? Where would Africa feature on the administration’s priority list and where could the administration obtain quick wins? Is there an opportunity for renewed engagement on a broader and deeper level? These are some of the questions to discuss in this one-hour panel discussion.\n Date and Venue\nFebruary 8\, 2020 at 10am (EST) / 04pm (West/Central Africa time). Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Foretia Foundation Facebook Page\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-155{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-155 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-94{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}PANELISTSMelvin Foote\nPresident and CEO\, Constituency for Africa (CFA)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}K. Riva Levinson\nPresident and CEO\, KRL International\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Charles Kojo Vandyek\nHead of the Capacity Development Unit at the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI).\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-156{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-156 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}MODERATORDr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-157{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-157 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-95{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}\n Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, and leaders of civil society organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-53 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-158{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-158 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-96{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/webinar-us-africa-relations-in-the-biden-administration/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Les relations USA-Afrique dans l’administration Biden
DESCRIPTION:Les relations USA-Afrique dans l’administration BidenDate: 8 février 2021 – Heure: 10h00 EST (15h00 GMT) / 16h00 (West/Central Africa time)Venue: Plateforme Zoom – Enregistrez Vous Ici\n1. Vue d’ensemble\nL’investiture du président Joe Biden en tant que 46e président des États-Unis fournit une occasion appropriée de réinitialiser les relations du pays avec l’Afrique subsaharienne. L’administration Trump a largement ignoré l’Afrique au cours des quatre dernières années\, se concentrant moins sur le maintien des normes démocratiques sur le continent. Les pays africains considèrent de plus en plus que les États-Unis ne s’intéressent à eux que dans le cadre de la grande concurrence de puissance avec la Chine et la Russie.\nAlors que le coronavirus continue de ravager le monde\, la nouvelle administration Biden est déjà soumise à une forte pression pour le maîtriser rapidement. Dans toute l’Afrique subsaharienne\, les quatre dernières années ont été marquées par un recul important des progrès démocratiques. Il y a eu des changements constitutionnels pour perpétuer le pouvoir en place (Côte d’Ivoire et Guinée)\, un récent coup d’État au Mali\, l’aggravation des conflits au Cameroun\, en Éthiopie et en République centrafricaine\, entre autres. Quels seront les principaux piliers de l’approche de l’administration Biden à l’égard de l’Afrique ? Où l’Afrique figurerait-elle sur la liste des priorités de l’administration et où l’administration pourrait-elle obtenir des gains rapides? Y a-t-il une possibilité de renouveler l’engagement à un niveau plus large et plus profond ? Telles sont quelques-unes des questions qui seront abordées lors de cette panel de discussion d’une heure.\n2. Date et lieu\n8 février 2021 à 10h EST (15h GMT) L’événement se tiendra sur ZOOM et sera diffusé en direct\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-151{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-151 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-151{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-151 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-151{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-151 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-91{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}PANELISTSMelvin Foote\nPDG\, Constituency for Africa (CFA)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}K. Riva Levinson\nPDG\, KRL International\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Charles Kojo Vandyek\nChef de l’Unité de développement des capacités de l’Institut de la société civile d’Afrique de l’Ouest (WACSI).\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-152{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-152 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-152{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-152 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-152{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-152 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}MODERATORDr Denis Foretia\nPrésident exécutif – Nkafu Policy Institute et Co-Fondateur – Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-153{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-153 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-153{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-153 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-153{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-153 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-92{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 5px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 5px;}4. Participants\n L’événement réunira des experts en politiques publiques\, des décideurs politiques aux niveaux national\, continental et international\, et des dirigeants d’organisations de la société civile. Il sera ouvert au grand public avec une session de questions-réponses.\n.fusion-button.button-52 {border-radius:0px;}INSCRIVEZ-VOUS.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-154{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-154 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-154{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-154 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-154{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-154 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-93{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/les-relations-usa-afrique-dans-ladministration-biden/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Can the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon be solved through a State-Centric Approach?
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Can the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon be solved through a State-Centric Approach?Date: January 27\, 2021  –  Time: 3:00 pm (Cameroon time) –  Duration: 90 minsVenue: Zoom Online\nContext\nConflicts are unavoidable in human life and existence and are indispensable part of life. Conflicts are essential for change in human society since they help to build relationships in groups\, establish a group’s identity\, build internal solidity in groups and can lead to balance of power in society as well as create new rules and laws (Coser\, 1956). Nevertheless\, when conflicts are violent\, and depending on the nature and type of intervention schemes used\, they remain unresolved and can become prolonged disturbing policy-making and sustainable development since attention is side-tracked from issues that will then improve the lives of people to the conflict. Therefore\, it is important to resolve violent conflicts to prevent them from diverting attention from issues of sustainable development.\nFor the past four years\, the socio-political climate in and about the Anglophone regions of Cameroon has been a matter of contention. The long standing grievances among the Anglophones population in the Southwest and Northwest regions of Cameroon concerning marginalisation particularly in the educational and legal systems by the Francophone-dominated government led to widespread protests in October 2016. The conflict escalated from a peaceful demonstration that was met with a heavy crackdown from the government security forces in 2017. As a result\, the situation transformed into an armed conflict with increasing support by the population in the Anglophone regions to seek independence from Cameroun (French Cameroon) as an independent Federal Republic of Ambazonia. Since 2017\, the conflict has continued unabated without any party seeming to surrender and thus end the war. Despite attempts from national and the international communities to intervene and resolve this destructive conflict\, it has nevertheless\, resulted in an impasse. The government of Cameroon opted for a military strategy from the very beginning of the peaceful protest that quickly metamorphosed into an armed conflict. With the deepening of the crisis\, the government has also made several peaceful concessions and top-down institutional responses\, including the Major National Dialogue conveyed by the President of the Republic and chaired by the Prime Minister Chief Dr. Dion Ngute\, from September 30 to October 4\, 2019.  Other institutional measures include among others\, the following:\nSetting up an English division of the Supreme Court and creating a Common Law Section at the National School of Administration and Magistracy;\nTranslating the OHADA Act to English;\nRecruitment of bilingual teachers to teach in secondary schools;\nThe resolve to implement effective decentralization;\nSetting up a National Commission for Bilingualism and Multiculturalism;\nPutting in place the DDR program for ex-combatants of Boko Haram and Separatists fighters who drop their weapons;\nThe Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction of the NW and SW Regions;\nDespite these attempts made by the government to resolve the on-going armed conflict\, the guns have still not been silenced.  The situation has even taken a critical twist with the mass killings of separatists by the Cameroonian military and counter killings with unarmed civilians\, particularly women and children bearing the brunt of the price. Separatists’ leaders and fighters even appear to be more radicalised and galvanised with the increasing militarisation of cities by government security forces.\nThe fundamental question there is why is the crisis so difficult to be resolved despite all governmental and international initiatives? There are many discerning voices from many stakeholders in the conflict both from national and international communities who believed that if the government had not adopted a state centric approach in resolving the crisis\, the conflict should have long been sustainably resolved.\nIt is from this perspective that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has come up with this opportunity to engage all conflict stakeholders and the general public to participate in the public dialogue on whether the current state-centric approach can resolve the Anglophone conflict and bring about the most cherished peace and sustainable development in the affected regions in particular and Cameroon in general\, while at the same time looking for other possible peaceful pathways to resolving the conflict sustainably.\nObjectives of the event\nThe Objective of the 90 minutes event is to an opportunity to stakeholders in the conflict and the general public to engage on a debate on to the extent to which the state centric approach been effective in resolving the crisis in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon.\nFrom this perspective and in accordance with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute – a Think Tank (research institute) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation – is centered around carrying out an independent research to provide comprehensive and incisive evidenced-based policy recommendations that will precipitate a succinct pathway in resolving the crisis in the North West and South West regions in particular and Cameroon in general.\nWho should participate?\nThis event is opened to the general public both within and out of Cameroon and will bring together participants from the public\, private\, academia and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders as well as human rights activists and other stakeholders interested in searching for an alternative and a peaceful solution to the Anglophone crisis.\nParticipation fees\nNo participation fee is required. Nevertheless\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\n Duration: 90 minutes\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring this event\, there will be presentations on the different approaches that have been put in place to resolve the conflict. Presentations will equally be centred on the different actors that have intervened in resolving the conflict\, successes\, challenges and contentions. Other presentations will suggest ways forward in resolving the conflict\, build peace and galvanize social cohesion and sustainable development in the conflict affected regions in particular and Cameroon at large.\nThe discussions will be organised around the following key thematic concerns:\nThe Anglophone conflict in Cameroon\nAn overview of the conflict;\nStakes and challenges in resolving the conflict;\nApproaches applied to resolving the conflict;\nAlternatives solutions to resolving the conflict; and\nAnglophone crisis: the way forward.\n.fusion-button.button-54 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-161{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-161 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-99{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/can-the-anglophone-crisis-in-cameroon-be-solved-through-a-state-centric-approach/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 Pandemic – Then\, Now And After
DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 Pandemic – Then\, Now And AfterBackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a global threat and one of the most catastrophic the world has ever witnessed. Since its outbreak in Wuhan China in December 2019\, the world has faced devastating consequences as this posed a threat on global health\, economy and security. This outbreak has shown the continuous need for bold and concerted global effort in the fight against pandemics of this nature.\nThe first case of COVID-19 in Cameroon was reported early in March 2020 and the country responded in a number of ways; from partial lockdowns\, wearing of masks\, physical distancing to name a few. This outbreak has also shaped the activities of the Denis and Lenora Foundation. The Foundation has been actively involved in the fight against the corona virus in Cameroon. There has been health education campaigns at the level of the community\, distribution of face masks and hand sanitizers\, creation of a COVID-19 task force\, daily COVID-19 updates on the Foundation websites\, organization of virtual events on the response and impact of the virus\, among others. As a continuation of the activities of the Foundation to fight against COVID-19\, this webinar is therefore aimed at bringing together experts from the Foretia Foundation to discuss on the theme: COVID-19 pandemic – then\, now and after.\nObjective\nThe main objective is to revisit the main highlights of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Health\, Economic\, Political and Governance sectors and to draw lessons for the future.\nFocus areas\nCOVID-19 pandemic as an evolving entity\nSocial\, economic and ethical impact\nVaccinations and therapeutics\nThe way forward for Africa\nKey areas for future policy and advocacy\nPanelists\nDr Ashangwa Constantine\nHealth Policy Fellow\nEducation and Health Policy Division\nDr. Jean Cedric Kouam\nSenior Economic Policy Analyst\nDirector Fiscal and Monetary Policy Division\nMr. Francis Tazoacha\nPeace and Democracy Fellow\nDirector of Peace and Security Division\nDr. Joel Moudio\nGovernance and Democracy Policy Analyst\nModerator\nDr Vera Kum\nEconomic Research Fellow\nDate/time: 22nd January 2021\, 2:00pm / Venue: The event will be hosted online\nParticipants\nThe event will bring together all the members of the Foundation.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-162{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-162 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-100{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-pandemic-then-now-and-after/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Social Entrepreneurship For Sustainable Development In Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:OFFICIAL LAUNCHING AND INCEPTION WORKSHOPOF THE PROJECT “SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: LESSONS FROM BUSINESS INCUBATION IN CAMEROON\, BURKINA FASO AND GHANADate: 16th December 2020   |   Time: 10:00 – 18:00   |   Venue: Hôtel La FALAISE\nLocation: Yaounde-Cameroon\n \nBackground\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, which works to catalyze the transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science\, technology\, health\, and the implementation of development policies that will create economic opportunities for all. Nkafu Policy Institute is a leading African think tank with a mission to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that allows all Africans to prosper in free\, fair\, democratic and sustainable economies. The Institute is engaged in promoting policies that strengthen the private sector and has created a Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center in which it promotes business incubation.\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute in partnership with organizations in Ghana and Burkina Faso is implementing a two (2) years project – funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) entitled: “Social entrepreneurship for sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons learnt from business incubation in Cameroon\, Burkina Faso and Ghana”\nThe International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian Organization with the mandate “to initiate\, encourage\, support\, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific\, technical\, and other knowledge to the economic and social advancement of those regions.” To achieve this\, the organ works in collaboration with partners by funding projects as such that foresees as an eligible activity the provision of financial support to third parties\, as a mean to achieve its objectives.\nAbout the research project\nBusiness incubators provide the structural support that enables new businesses to grow and become financially independent\, which in turn strengthens the private sector and propels an economy. In the last decade\, Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a proliferation of business incubators\, and it is hoped that they will play a key role in attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, especially with regards to gender equality and the promotion of sustained and inclusive economic growth. Yet\, the effectiveness and impact of these business incubators remains largely unexplored. Likewise\, their role in accelerating the economic transformation of Africa seems hard to be established. This study will be carried out in this exploratory phase in 3 sub-Saharan African countries with specific economic dynamics. The selected countries are: Burkina Faso\, Ghana and Cameroon\nResearch Objectives\nThe overall research objective is to map the business incubation practice in selected Sub-Sahara African countries\, and to see how these contribute to the attainment of SDGs 5\, 8 and 9.\nThe relationship between success of business incubators and the country’s ecosystem for “science and innovation” is extremely important to elucidate. Innovation and science systems can be thought to entail four major components; (i) a scientific program on innovation at the ministerial level in a country; (ii) a strategy for technology diffusion in light of research and development; (iii) a science-based industrial park for technological commercialization and (iv) engagement of experts and capacity building for entrepreneurs and innovators. This project therefore seeks to better understand the initial conditions of business incubators in pilot countries\, the relationship with the science and innovation ecosystem in the country\, and how development partners can engage for greater and sustained impact.\nSpecific objectives\nThis project will investigate:\nThe connection of incubation to the ecosystem for innovation and science: How conducive is the research environment in supporting innovators? How to strengthen these ecosystems in a way that is conducive to innovation and SDG? Who can do what in such ecosystems?\nThe relationship between business creation and SDGs 5\, 8 and 9: what is done\, what are the gaps and what should be done?\nOpportunities and challenges resulting from the national fiscal and regulatory framework to successfully scale up.\nThe process of scaling up with a particular interest in the factors of success and failure and an analysis of the role of public policies: which are the most critical areas where innovation can make a difference?\nSuccess of incubation-to-scale: generalizability of best practices observed in one country to another.\n2. Objective of the Launching and Inception workshop\nThis workshop will ensure the presentation of the research project to stakeholders and the implementation partners. It will also serve as a forum for the partners to discuss the way forward in the implementation of the project.\nParticipants\nProject sponsor\nThe International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\nState representatives in Cameroon\nMinistry of Scientific Research and Innovation;\nMinistry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises\, Social Economy and Handicrafts;\nMinistry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family;\nMinistry of Higher Education;\nMinistry of Finance;\nMinistry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education.\nOther stakeholders\nIncubators;\nProfessional associations;\nNGOs & CBOs;\nMunicipal authorities;\nHigher institutions of learning – universities;\nVocational schools\nExperts;\nPublic personalities\nNumber of participants: 50\nExpected Output:\nProject official launched in Cameroon\nOfficial launching in Cameroon\nInception workshop\n.fusion-button.button-55 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-166{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-166 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-166{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-166 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-166{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-166 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-104{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/social-entrepreneurship-for-sustainable-development-in-sub-saharan-africa/
LOCATION:Hôtel La FALAISE\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship,webinar
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SUMMARY:The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem And Strategies For The Growth Of SME’s In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem And Strategies For The Growth Of SME’s In Cameroon \nDate: 11th December 2020 – Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm\nVenue: Foretia Foundation\nBACKGROUND\nIn Cameroon\, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are regarded as vectors for job and wealth creation. According to statistics from the Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises\, Social Economy\, and Handicrafts\, there are more than 400\,000 active companies in the informal sector. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of these companies are SMEs\, whose active presence helps generate growth and redistribute wealth in society. The important role played by SMEs in reducing poverty in Cameroon is gaining recognition. SMEs contribute around 36% of Cameroon’s GDP\, make-up over 90% of businesses in Cameroon\, and employ above 60% of the population. That notwithstanding\, evident realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.\nHowever\, according to the General Business Census 2016 (RGE-2)\, the incubation and capacity building process of existing and potential entrepreneurs requires an enabling environment as SMEs still face significant challenges in terms of obtaining finance\, lack of appropriate managerial skills\, non-compliance with the Tax regulations\, complicated legal environment\, poor networking and lack of dedicated agencies to assist existing and potential entrepreneurs.  The incubation process\, growth\, and sustainability of most entrepreneurs in Cameroon can be greatly improved through private training and networking especially in business management and entrepreneurship skills.\nIt is based on the above-interwoven problems that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, organizes the 2020 National Forum on the theme “The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Strategies for the growth of SMEs in Cameroon” so as to discuss strategies which entrepreneurs can put in place to achieve sustainable growth in Cameroon.\nGENERAL OBJECTIVE \nThe main objective of this forum is to discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Cameroon and seek possible solutions to these problems in other to achieve a favorable entrepreneurial ecosystem. \n SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES\nThe specific objectives are to: \nFind ways of attracting Investors and customers;\nFacilitate access to finance and business registration;\nIdentify networking opportunities for SMEs at national and international level;\nProvide an opportunity for SMEs to exhibit their products and services;\nIdentify challenges faced by SMEs in Cameroon and share best practices;\nDevelop the SBEC network. \nTARGET AUDIENCE \nSBEC Network members\nOther dynamic entrepreneurs from the SBEC database \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-and-strategies-for-the-growth-of-smes-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:L’écosystème Entrepreneurial Et Les Stratégies Pour La Croissance Des PME Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:L’écosystème Entrepreneurial Et Les Stratégies Pour La Croissance Des PME Au Cameroun\nDate : le 11   Décembre 2020 – Heure : de 8 h à 13 h 30\nLieu : Fondation Foretia \nCONTEXTE\nAu Cameroun\, les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) sont considérées comme des vecteurs de création d’emplois et de richesse. Selon les statistiques du ministère des petites et moyennes entreprises\, de l’économie sociale et de l’artisanat\, il y a plus de 400.000 Entreprises actives dans le secteur informel et de celles- ci\, 99% sont des PME\, leur présence active permet de générer la croissance et redistribuer la richesse dans la société. Leur rôle important dans la réduction de la pauvreté au Cameroun est également de plus en plus reconnu. Les PMEs contribuent à environ 36% du PIB du Cameroun\, représentent plus de 90% des entreprises camerounaises et emploient plus de 60% de la population. Malgré cela\, des réalités évidentes indiquent que les énormes potentiels inhérents à ce secteur ne sont malheureusement pas pleinement exploités – d’autant plus que plus de 70% des PME opèrent encore de manière informelle.\nCependant\, l’incubation et le processus renforcement des capacités des entrepreneurs existants et potentiels nécessite un environnement favorable d’autant plus que les  PMEs font encore face à des défis importants en termes d’ obtention d’un financement \, le manque de compétences managériales appropriées\, la non-conformité avec les réglementations fiscales\, la complexité de l’environnement juridique\, le déficit en réseautage  et le manque d’agences dédiées pour aider les entrepreneurs existants et potentiels \, sur la base du recensement général des entreprises 2016 (RGE-2). Le processus d’incubation\, la croissance et la durabilité de la plupart des entrepreneurs au Cameroun peuvent être grandement améliorés grâce à la formation privée et au réseautage\, en particulier dans la gestion d’entreprise et les compétences en entrepreneuriat.\nC’est sur la base des problèmes imbriqués ci-dessus que le Centre des petites entreprises et de l’entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia\, organise le Forum national 2020 sur le thème « L’écosystème de l’entrepreneuriat et les stratégies pour la croissance des PME au Cameroun » afin de discuter des stratégies que les entrepreneurs peuvent mettre en place pour parvenir à une croissance durable au Cameroun.\nOBJECTIF PRINCIPAL :\nL’objectif principal de ce forum est de discuter des défis auxquels sont confrontés les entrepreneurs au Cameroun et de rechercher des solutions possibles à ces problèmes afin de parvenir à un écosystème entrepreneurial favorable.\nOBJECTIFS SPÉCIFIQUES\nLes objectifs spécifiques sont de : \nTrouver des moyens d’attirer les investisseurs et les clients ;\nFaciliter l’accès au financement et à l’enregistrement des entreprises ;\nRecenser les possibilités de réseautage pour les PME au national et international niveau ;\nFournir opportunité pour les PME à EXHI mordit leurs produits et services ;\nRecenser les défis auxquels sont confrontées les PME au Cameroun et partage les meilleures pratiques ;\nDévelopper le réseau SBEC. \nPUBLIC CIBLE \nMembres du réseau SBEC\nAutres entrepreneurs dynamiques de la base de données SBEC. \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/lecosysteme-entrepreneurial-et-les-strategies-pour-la-croissance-des-pme-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 and Africa: The Path Forward\, A Conversation with Dr. Bernard Kadio
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 and Africa: The Path Forward A Conversation with Dr. Bernard KadioDate: December 8th\, 2020  – Time: 9am – 10am EST\n Background /Justification\nSince the outbreak of the novel corona virus\, Africa has suffered from devastating effects as result of the pandemic as so many lives have been lost and still counting. As reported by Africa’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, Africa has had over 34\,000 deaths as of the 23rd of September 2020. The pandemic has had an effect not only on the health sector but also on other domains such as economy\, growth and development. The continent like other continents around the globe has been responding to this pandemic. Experts fear that the pandemic could be difficult to control in Africa\, and could cause huge economic damage\, due to the fact that majority of the healthcare systems in the continent are underdeveloped and in addition they lack equipment\, funding\, insufficient training of healthcare workers\, and inefficient data transmission. Seemingly\, the virus may still be around for a long time\, hence it is imperative for Africa to continue to implement strategies that will ensure the continuous growth of its economy whilst responding to the pandemic.\n The Goal and Purpose of this event\nTo bring to light the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent\nAssess the response strategy of African countries: challenges and opportunities\nTo propose strategies to revamp the African countries amid the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic\n Main themes to be discussed during the event\nAfrica’s response to the pandemic\nChallenges faced in responding to the pandemic\nEffect of the pandemic on Africa’s growth and development\nHow can Africa ensure its growth and development in the Post-COVID era?\n Expected Results\nAt the end of the event\, participants will understand the following;\nThe impact of COVID-19 on the African continent\nThe response strategy of African countries: challenges and opportunities\nAssessment of the Africa CDC and its effectiveness in continental level response\n Time/Venue\nDecember 8th\, 2020 at 9am – 10am EST. Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-167{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-167 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-167{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-167 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-167{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-167 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Main Guest\n– Dr. Bernard Kadio\nHealth Research Professional – Bob Jones University\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-168{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-168 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-168{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-168 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-168{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-168 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-169{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-169 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-169{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-169 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-169{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-169 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator\n– Dr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and  Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-170{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-170 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-170{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-170 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-170{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-170 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}\n Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, economists\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-56 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-171{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-171 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-171{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-171 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-171{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-171 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-105{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Le processus de démocratisation au Cameroun 30 ans après:quel bilan à l’épreuve des crises?
DESCRIPTION:Date : 04 Décembre 2020/  Heure : 15h/ Durée : 90 minutesVenue: Zoom Online\nIntroduction\nL’année 2020 est symbolique dans la marche du Cameroun sur les sentiers de la démocratie. En effet\, il y’a trente (30) ans que le pays s’est engagé dans la mouvance démocratique à la faveur des transitions consécutives à la chute du mur de Berlin\, d’une part\, et la conditionnalité imposée par les bailleurs de fonds\, d’autre part. La trajectoire historique de ce pays situé au cœur de l’Afrique centrale mérite d’être revisitée avant d’analyser sa conversion progressive aux principes et valeurs démocratiques.\nEn effet\, l’expérience du multipartisme éprouvée au lendemain de l’indépendance en 1960 n’aura pas connu une fortune heureuse en raison de l’avènement du parti unique en 1966. Au nom de la construction de l’unité nationale\, le Cameroun sera dirigé par le Président Amadou Ahidjo d’une « main de fer ». L’exercice des libertés fondamentales\, telles la liberté d’expression\, de penser et de manifester était systématiquement réprimée. En dépit de l’organisation des scrutins électoraux\, la compétition électorale était inexistante\, l’ensemble des partis politiques ayant fusionné pour donner naissance à un seul parti : l’Union Nationale Camerounaise (UNC). Quant à la Constitution\, considérée comme la loi fondamentale\, elle était dépouillée de toute force contraignante. En tout point de vue\, les éléments structurants d’une démocratie n’existaient point. La démission du président Amadou Ahidjo en 1982 et l’avènement du Président Paul Biya au pouvoir ne modifiera pas le visage autoritaire de l’État au Cameroun.\nIl aura fallu attendre les années 90 avec le triomphe de l’idéologie libérale pour voir le Cameroun se convertir aux principes et exigences de la démocratie pluraliste. Outre le « vent de l’Est » et la conditionnalité\, la conversion  du Cameroun vers l’idéal démocratique était aussi motivée par les révoltes sociales internes consécutives à la mise en œuvre des plans d’ajustements structurels. En dépit du rejet par les tenants du pouvoir politique d’une « conférence nationale souveraine »\, l’ouverture démocratique va s’opérer avec l’adoption des lois favorables au retour du multipartisme\, à l’expression des libertés publiques et à une compétition politique équitable. Une nouvelle Constitution sera adoptée le 18 janvier 1996 faisant du Cameroun un État unitaire décentralisé. De nouvelles institutions\, à l’instar des régions\, devraient progressivement être mises en place.\nTrente années après\, l’expérience du processus démocratique au Cameroun ne peut être décrite de manière linéaire. Si l’on peut noter des avancées satisfaisantes\, des régressions observées sont au cœur des crises que traverse le pays depuis peu. La première crise est institutionnelle. En effet\, le parachèvement vingt-quatre (24) ans après de la mise en place des institutions de la décentralisation a fait naître une crise sanglante dans la partie anglophone du pays\, remettant en cause le socle du vivre-ensemble. En effet\, ce qui est longtemps apparu comme le problème anglophone s’est transformé depuis fin 2016 en conflit guerrier opposant les forces sécessionnistes et l’armée. Le préjudice humain de cette guerre est aujourd’hui inestimable. Outre la crise institutionnelle\, il est loisible d’observer que les libertés et les droits fondamentaux sont aussi en crise. Si le pays a ratifié l’ensemble des conventions internationales relatives aux droits et libertés fondamentaux de l’homme\, l’expression de ces droits et libertés demeure\, cependant\, compromise par des atteintes multiformes. La troisième crise est électorale. De fait\, en dépit de l’existence de plusieurs partis politiques et de la tenue permanente des élections présidentielles\, législatives\, municipales\, la dernière élection présidentielle du 07 octobre 2018 a dévoilé les limites d’un système électoral incapable de garantir la sincérité et la transparence du vote. La crise se nourrit chaque jour du désaccord persistant entre les acteurs du jeu politique autour de la nécessité de revoir le système électoral. La levée du verrou de la limitation du nombre des mandats présidentiels en 2008 a accentué de fort belle manière les dissensions entre les acteurs. Au moment de la célébration de trente années du processus de démocratisation au Cameroun\, la nécessité d’y consacrer un dialogue public revêt un intérêt indéniable.\nObjectifs\nL’objectif de ce dialogue organisé par la Nkafu Policy Institute de la Denis & Lenora Foundation est de revisiter\, étape par étape\, la marche du Cameroun vers l’idéal démocratique. Bien plus\, il s’agit de poser un regard analytique sur les avancées enregistrées. Mais aussi et surtout\, il est question d’évaluer le processus démocratique camerounais à l’aune des crises multiples qui l’ébranle. Enfin\, il s’agit de formuler des recommandations précises capables de consolider le processus de démocratisation en cours et de résorber les crises multiples.\nAxes du débat\nLe dialogue public sera organisé autour de trois axes principaux.\nAxe 1 : Quel bilan de la mise en œuvre des institutions démocratiques ?\nLa mise en place du Senat en 2013\, du Conseil Constitutionnel en 2018 et des Régions concourent-ils à l’affirmation d’un État démocratique au Cameroun ? Que peut-on attendre des régions dans le processus de décentralisation ? Peuvent-elles contribuer à résoudre de manière durable la crise anglophone ? Quid du fédéralisme ? Peut-on parler d’une véritable séparation des pouvoirs ?\nAxe 2 : Quel bilan des libertés publiques et de l’État de droit ?\nQuel regard porté sur la mise en œuvre des « lois libertés» adoptées  le 19 décembre 1990 ? La préservation de l’ordre public est-elle aisément conciliable avec l’exercice des libertés publiques ? Le pouvoir judicaire joue-t-il véritablement son rôle de garant des droits et libertés et de l’État de droit? Quel est le rôle de la société civile ? Quelles sont les recommandations en faveur d’une meilleure prise en compte des droits et libertés au Cameroun ?\nAxe 3 : Quel bilan de la démocratie électorale et du constitutionnalisme ?\nQuels sont les textes qui encadrent la compétition électorale au Cameroun depuis 1990 ? Peut-on parler d’élections libres\, transparentes\, et honnêtes depuis cette date jusqu’à nos jours ? Les institutions administratives et juridictionnelles habilitées à veiller à la sincérité du scrutin ont-elles toujours joué leur rôle ? Quid du nouveau Conseil constitutionnel ? De l’alternance au pouvoir ? Du statut de l’opposition ? Comment sortir du cycle des élections contestées au Cameroun ?\nMéthodologie du dialogue\nLe dialogue public dure 90 minutes. Sous la conduite d’un modérateur\, chaque panéliste exposera son propos liminaire pendant 15 minutes. Puis\, s’ouvrira la phase des échanges entre les participants et les panélistes. Cette phase dure 45 minutes.\nQui peut participer ?\nLe dialogue public organisé par la Nkafu Policy Institute de la Denis&Lenora Foundation est ouvert à tout le monde sans restriction\, qu’il s’agisse des personnes du secteur public\, privé\, de la société civile\, des acteurs de la scène politique\, des religieux\, des journalistes\, des syndicalistes\, des étudiants\, etc…\nFrais de participation\nLa participation au débat en ligne est gratuite. Toutefois\, les personnes désireuses d’y prendre part sont priées de se faire enregistrer au préalable à travers le lien disponible sur le site de la Fondation.\nModération : Dr. Steve TAMETONG  \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/le-processus-de-democratisation-au-cameroun-30-ans-apresquel-bilan-a-lepreuve-des-crises/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Le Processus De Démocratisation Au Cameroun 30 Ans Après : Quel Bilan à l’Épreuve Des Crises ?
DESCRIPTION:Date : 4 Décembre 2020/  Heure : 15h/ Durée : 90 minutesVenue: Zoom OnlineIntroduction\nL’année 2020 est symbolique dans la marche du Cameroun sur les sentiers de la démocratie. En effet\, il y’a trente (30) ans que le pays s’est engagé dans la mouvance démocratique à la faveur des transitions consécutives à la chute du mur de Berlin\, d’une part\, et la conditionnalité imposée par les bailleurs de fonds\, d’autre part. La trajectoire historique de ce pays situé au cœur de l’Afrique centrale mérite d’être revisitée avant d’analyser sa conversion progressive aux principes et valeurs démocratiques.\nEn effet\, l’expérience du multipartisme éprouvée au lendemain de l’indépendance en 1960 n’aura pas connu une fortune heureuse en raison de l’avènement du parti unique en 1966. Au nom de la construction de l’unité nationale\, le Cameroun sera dirigé par le Président Amadou Ahidjo d’une « main de fer ». L’exercice des libertés fondamentales\, telles la liberté d’expression\, de penser et de manifester était systématiquement réprimée. En dépit de l’organisation des scrutins électoraux\, la compétition électorale était inexistante\, l’ensemble des partis politiques ayant fusionné pour donner naissance à un seul parti : l’Union Nationale Camerounaise (UNC). Quant à la Constitution\, considérée comme la loi fondamentale\, elle était dépouillée de toute force contraignante. En tout point de vue\, les éléments structurants d’une démocratie n’existaient point. La démission du président Amadou Ahidjo en 1982 et l’avènement du Président Paul Biya au pouvoir ne modifiera pas le visage autoritaire de l’État au Cameroun.\nIl aura fallu attendre les années 90 avec le triomphe de l’idéologie libérale pour voir le Cameroun se convertir aux principes et exigences de la démocratie pluraliste. Outre le « vent de l’Est » et la conditionnalité\, la conversion  du Cameroun vers l’idéal démocratique était aussi motivée par les révoltes sociales internes consécutives à la mise en œuvre des plans d’ajustements structurels. En dépit du rejet par les tenants du pouvoir politique d’une « conférence nationale souveraine »\, l’ouverture démocratique va s’opérer avec l’adoption des lois favorables au retour du multipartisme\, à l’expression des libertés publiques et à une compétition politique équitable. Une nouvelle Constitution sera adoptée le 18 janvier 1996 faisant du Cameroun un État unitaire décentralisé. De nouvelles institutions\, à l’instar des régions\, devraient progressivement être mises en place.\nTrente années après\, l’expérience du processus démocratique au Cameroun ne peut être décrite de manière linéaire. Si l’on peut noter des avancées satisfaisantes\, des régressions observées sont au cœur des crises que traverse le pays depuis peu. La première crise est institutionnelle. En effet\, le parachèvement vingt-quatre (24) ans après de la mise en place des institutions de la décentralisation a fait naître une crise sanglante dans la partie anglophone du pays\, remettant en cause le socle du vivre-ensemble. En effet\, ce qui est longtemps apparu comme le problème anglophone s’est transformé depuis fin 2016 en conflit guerrier opposant les forces sécessionnistes et l’armée. Le préjudice humain de cette guerre est aujourd’hui inestimable. Outre la crise institutionnelle\, il est loisible d’observer que les libertés et les droits fondamentaux sont aussi en crise. Si le pays a ratifié l’ensemble des conventions internationales relatives aux droits et libertés fondamentaux de l’homme\, l’expression de ces droits et libertés demeure\, cependant\, compromise par des atteintes multiformes. La troisième crise est électorale. De fait\, en dépit de l’existence de plusieurs partis politiques et de la tenue permanente des élections présidentielles\, législatives\, municipales\, la dernière élection présidentielle du 07 octobre 2018 a dévoilé les limites d’un système électoral incapable de garantir la sincérité et la transparence du vote. La crise se nourrit chaque jour du désaccord persistant entre les acteurs du jeu politique autour de la nécessité de revoir le système électoral. La levée du verrou de la limitation du nombre des mandats présidentiels en 2008 a accentué de fort belle manière les dissensions entre les acteurs. Au moment de la célébration de trente années du processus de démocratisation au Cameroun\, la nécessité d’y consacrer un dialogue public revêt un intérêt indéniable.\nObjectifs\nL’objectif de ce dialogue organisé par la Nkafu Policy Institute de la Denis & Lenora Foundation est de revisiter\, étape par étape\, la marche du Cameroun vers l’idéal démocratique. Bien plus\, il s’agit de poser un regard analytique sur les avancées enregistrées. Mais aussi et surtout\, il est question d’évaluer le processus démocratique camerounais à l’aune des crises multiples qui l’ébranle. Enfin\, il s’agit de formuler des recommandations précises capables de consolider le processus de démocratisation en cours et de résorber les crises multiples.\nAxes du débat\nLe dialogue public sera organisé autour de trois axes principaux.\nAxe 1 : Quel bilan de la mise en œuvre des institutions démocratiques ?\nLa mise en place du Senat en 2013\, du Conseil Constitutionnel en 2018 et des Régions concourent-ils à l’affirmation d’un État démocratique au Cameroun ? Que peut-on attendre des régions dans le processus de décentralisation ? Peuvent-elles contribuer à résoudre de manière durable la crise anglophone ? Quid du fédéralisme ? Peut-on parler d’une véritable séparation des pouvoirs ?\nAxe 2 : Quel bilan des libertés publiques et de l’État de droit ?\nQuel regard porté sur la mise en œuvre des « lois libertés» adoptées  le 19 décembre 1990 ? La préservation de l’ordre public est-elle aisément conciliable avec l’exercice des libertés publiques ? Le pouvoir judicaire joue-t-il véritablement son rôle de garant des droits et libertés et de l’État de droit? Quel est le rôle de la société civile ? Quelles sont les recommandations en faveur d’une meilleure prise en compte des droits et libertés au Cameroun ?\nAxe 3 : Quel bilan de la démocratie électorale et du constitutionnalisme ?\nQuels sont les textes qui encadrent la compétition électorale au Cameroun depuis 1990 ? Peut-on parler d’élections libres\, transparentes\, et honnêtes depuis cette date jusqu’à nos jours ? Les institutions administratives et juridictionnelles habilitées à veiller à la sincérité du scrutin ont-elles toujours joué leur rôle ? Quid du nouveau Conseil constitutionnel ? De l’alternance au pouvoir ? Du statut de l’opposition ? Comment sortir du cycle des élections contestées au Cameroun ?\nMéthodologie du dialogue\nLe dialogue public dure 90 minutes. Sous la conduite d’un modérateur\, chaque panéliste exposera son propos liminaire pendant 15 minutes. Puis\, s’ouvrira la phase des échanges entre les participants et les panélistes. Cette phase dure 45 minutes.\nQui peut participer ?\nLe dialogue public organisé par la Nkafu Policy Institute de la Denis & Lenora Foundation est ouvert à tout le monde sans restriction\, qu’il s’agisse des personnes du secteur public\, privé\, de la société civile\, des acteurs de la scène politique\, des religieux\, des journalistes\, des syndicalistes\, des étudiants\, etc…\nFrais de participation\nLa participation au débat en ligne est gratuite. 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URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/le-processus-de-democratisation-au-cameroun-30-ans-apres-quel-bilan-a-lepreuve-des-crises/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,webinar
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SUMMARY:DIFFUSION DES RÉSULTATS DE RECHERCHE SUR L’ACCES AU CRÉDIT AU CAMEROUN
DESCRIPTION:ContexteDans les économies en développement\, dont le Cameroun\, l’accès au financement est l’une des principales contraintes auxquelles les entrepreneurs sont confrontés lorsqu’ils veulent développer leurs activités. Un regard critique sur l’indicateur d’accès au crédit de la Banque mondiale pour la période 2007-2020 montre que le Cameroun a fait des progrès dans l’obtention de crédits par rapport à d’autres pays d’Afrique subsaharienne. En effet\, en 2007\, le Cameroun occupait la 117ème place\, derrière des pays comme le Gabon\, qui occupe la 101ème place\, ou le Mozambique\, qui occupe la 87ème place. Actuellement\, le Cameroun a dépassé ces pays qui se classent respectivement à la 132ème et 165ème place. Cependant\, le Cameroun n’a pas encore obtenu son meilleur classement pour l’indice d’accès au crédit. En effet\, l’asymétrie d’information entre les emprunteurs et les prêteurs rend difficile la canalisation des ressources disponibles vers les secteurs productifs de l’économie. En outre\, les procédures et conditions requises pour l’obtention d’un crédit sont trop lourdes pour les citoyens ordinaires\, en majorité\, employés dans le secteur informel. Par conséquent\, seulement 14\,20% des entreprises du secteur formel déclarent avoir une ligne de crédit ou un prêt d’une institution financière\, tandis que 41\,1% des entreprises identifient l’accès et le coût du financement comme un obstacle “majeur” ou “très grave”. La grande question qui a suscité des inquiétudes dans le cadre de cette étude est la suivante : pourquoi un nombre considérable d’entreprises sont-elles exclues du secteur financier formel au Cameroun ?\nObjectif de l’événement\nLe séminaire vise les objectifs suivants : \nDiffuser les conclusions d’un rapport thématique sur l’obtention de crédit au Cameroun ;\nFaire une évaluation de l’état actuel de l’accès au crédit au Cameroun ;\nProposer des recommandations aux décideurs politiques qui peuvent contribuer à améliorer la position du Cameroun dans le classement. \nDate\, lieu et méthodologie de l’événement\nLe séminaire est prévu en ligne via Zoom le 30 Novembre 2020 de 15h à 16h30 (heure du Cameroun). Il sera organisé par le Nkafu Policy Institute\, le think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia. Les discussions seront enregistrées et partagées avec les participants inscrits.\nPanélistes\nLe panel sera constitué de trois intervenants et d’un modérateur. Ils comprennent :\nLes panélistes: \nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Directeur des Chercheurs Associés au Nkafu Policy Institute et chef d’équipe du projet DBI au Cameroun ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nDr. OKAH Françoise – Enseignante-Chercheure en Economie et Finances ; Université de Yaoundé II ; Cameroun. (à confirmer).\nM. Enokenwa BESONG – Gestionnaire de portefeuille à Afriland First Bank ; Yaoundé-Cameroun. (à confirmer). \nModérateur : \nHenri Kouam – Analyste de politique économique au Nkafu Policy Institute ; Yaoundé-Cameroun. \n Préoccupations thématiques\nLa discussion portera sur quatre questions principales que les individus et les entreprises rencontrent dans l’obtention de crédits au Cameroun\, et qui sont formulées comme suit : \nL’état actuel du classement du Cameroun dans l’indice d’obtention de crédit est-il encourageant ?\nLes procédures d’obtention de crédit au Cameroun sont-elles décrites comme trop complexes ? Est-ce une pilule amère à avaler pour les demandeurs ?\nLes conditions d’obtention d’un crédit au Cameroun sont-elles favorables aux investisseurs étrangers ?\nLes conditions d’obtention de crédit sont-elles souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes ? Quelles sont les recommandations qui peuvent être faites pour améliorer la situation des femmes en particulier et les conditions générales d’obtention de crédit au Cameroun ? \nParticipation\nL’événement prévoit de réunir des participants de divers secteurs\, notamment mais pas exclusivement des investisseurs potentiels\, des banquiers\, des personnes des secteurs public et privé\, les médias\, ainsi que des économistes et des chercheurs dans le domaine de l’accès au financement. Il n’y a pas de frais de participation.  La seule condition est de s’inscrire en ligne à l’événement et d’avoir accès à Internet.\nAttentes\nÀ la fin de l’événement\, les participants sont censés savoir \nSi l’état actuel du classement du Cameroun dans l’indicateur d’obtention de crédit est encourageant ou non.\nSi les procédures pour obtenir un crédit au Cameroun sont complexes\, et si c’est une pilule amère à avaler par les demandeurs.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un crédit au Cameroun sont favorables ou non aux investisseurs étrangers.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un crédit sont souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes. \nProgramme de l’évènement\n15h00                          Début\n15h00 – 15h05             Mot d’ouverture\n15h05 – 15h15             Présentation du rapport\n15h15 – 16h05             Discussion avec les différents panélistes\n16h05 – 16h25             Session de questions et réponses\n16h25 – 16h30             Mot de clôture\n16h30                          Fin\nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/diffusion-des-resultats-de-recherche-sur-lacces-au-credit-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201130T163000
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SUMMARY:Disseminating The Research Findings Of A Thematic Report On Obtaining Credit In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:BackgroundIn developing economies including Cameroon\, access to finance is among the top constraints entrepreneurs face when they want to scale up their businesses. A critical look at the World Bank Doing Business Indicator of Access to Credit in Cameroon from 2007 to 2020 show that the country has made some progress in the getting credit indicator as compared to other Sub-Saharan African countries. In fact\, in 2007\, Cameroon’s 117th position was behind countries like Gabon’s 101th or Mozambique’s 87th positions. Currently\, Cameroon has surpassed those countries which respectively rank 132th and 165th. However\, Cameroon is yet to have its best ranking on getting credit index. Indeed\, the information asymmetry between borrowers and lenders makes it difficult to channel available resources to the productive sectors of the economy. In addition\, the procedures and conditions required for obtaining credit are too cumbersome to a spectrum of ordinary citizens most of whom are employed in the informal sector. Consequently\, only 14.20% of firms in the formal sector report having a line of credit or a loan from a financial institution while 41.1% of firms identify access/cost of finance as a “major” or “very severe” obstacle. The big question which evoked concerns for this study is\, why are so many firms excluded from the formal financial sector in Cameroon? Purpose of the event\nThe seminar is aimed at the following:\nTo disseminate the findings of a thematic report on obtaining credit in Cameroon;\nMake an evaluation of the current state as regards access to credit in Cameroon;\nPropose recommendations for policymakers that can help improve Cameroon’s position in the ranking.\nDate\, host\, and methodology of the event\n The seminar is scheduled to take place online via Zoom on November 30\, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time). It will be hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Cameroonian think tank lodged at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. The discussions will be registered and shared with registered participants.\n Panelists\n The panel will be constituted of three speakers and a moderator. They include:\nModerator:\nMr. Henri Kouam – Economic Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroon.\n Thematic concerns\nThe discussion will be focused on four main issues that individuals and companies encounter in obtaining credit in Cameroon\, and are formulated as follows:\nIs the current state of Cameroon’s ranking in “getting credit index” encouraging?\nAre the procedures to obtain credit in Cameroon be described as too complex? Is it a bitter pill for applicants to swallow?\nAre the conditions for obtaining credit in Cameroon favorable to foreign investors?\nAre the conditions for obtaining credit often difficult for women to meet? What are some of the recommendations that can be made to improve the situation of women in particular and the overall conditions in obtaining credit in Cameroon?\n Participation\n The event envisages to bring participants from various sectors including but not limited to potential investors\, individuals from the public and private sectors\, the media\, as well as economists and researchers. There is no participation fee. The only requirement is to register online for the event and have access to internet.\nExpectations\nAt the end of the event\, participants are expected to know:\nWhether the current state of Cameroon’s ranking in “getting credit indicator\,” is encouraging or not.\nIf the procedures to obtain credit in Cameroon is complex\, and whether it is a bitter pill to swallow by applicants.\nWhether the conditions for obtaining credit in Cameroon are favorable to foreign investors or not.\nIf the conditions for obtaining credit is often difficult for women to meet.\n.fusion-button.button-58 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-107{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/disseminating-the-research-findings-of-a-thematic-report-on-obtaining-credit-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:THE EFFECTS OF INFORMATION ASYMMETRY ON BUSINESS GROWTH IN CAMEROON
DESCRIPTION:27th November\, 2020Online\, Zoom\n3pm to 4:00pm\nBackground\nSmall businesses dominate most economies in the world\, and in the Cameroon context account for 90 % of all firms\, drive employment above 60% and equally serve as machinery for generating both local and foreign revenue. SMEs form the basis for national development and economic growth. Despite the role played by SME’s\, they still face enormous challenges in the areas of  access to finance and management but inadequate information asymmetry is one of the most crucial problem faced by SME’Ss and is considered by economists as a major source of market failures.\, Based on the report published by the Nkafu Policy Institute on “Developing a Conducive Environment for Small and Medium sized Enterprises Growth in Cameroon” (February 25\, 2019)\, SMEs have a poor relationship with the agencies and institutions established by Government to support and promote their growth. Most SMEs are not even aware that such institutions exist to encourage them.\nIt is against this backdrop that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a webinar on the theme “The Effects of Information Asymmetry on Business Growth in Cameroon” so as to accompany entrepreneurs in accessing adequate and vital information necessary for the growth and development of their businesses.\nGeneral objectives\nThe main objective of this webinar is to enlighten entrepreneurs on how to access accurate information on Business registration modalities\, Tax regulations\, Governmental Support\, and other pertinent information necessary for business growth and sustainability.\nSpecific objectives\nThe specific objective is to: \nSolve the problem of information asymmetry by bringing officials from the government and private sectors to share current information and opportunities available for the growth of SME’s in Cameroon. \nTarget audience: \nSBEC network members\nEntrepreneurs\nGeneral public \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-effects-of-information-asymmetry-on-business-growth-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:LES EFFETS DE L’ASYMETRIE DE L’INFORMATION SUR LA CROISSANCE ENTREPRENEURIALE AU CAMEROUN
DESCRIPTION:27 Novembre\, 2020En ligne\, Zoom \n15 heures à 16 heures\nContexte \nLes petites entreprises dominent la plupart des économies du monde et\, dans le contexte camerounais\, représentent 90% de toutes les entreprises\, génèrent plus de 60% d’emplois et servent également de mécanisme pour générer des revenus locaux et étrangers. Les PME constituent la base du développement national et de la croissance économique. Malgré ce rôle que jouent les PME\, elles sont encore confrontées à d’énormes défis dans les domaines tels que l’accès au financement et à la gestion\, mais aussi l’asymétrie de l’information est l’un des problèmes les plus cruciaux auxquels sont confrontées les PME et est considérée par les économistes comme une source majeure de la défaillance des marchés.  Selon le rapport publié par la Nkafu Policy Institute sur « Développer un environnement propice à la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises au Cameroun » (25 février 2019)\, les PME ont de mauvaises relations avec les agences et institutions créées par le gouvernement pour soutenir et promouvoir leur croissance. La plupart des PME ne savent même pas que de telles institutions existent pour les encourager.\nC’est dans ce contexte que le Centre des Petites Entreprises et de l’Entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia organise un webinaire sur le thème « Les effets de l’asymetrie de l’information sur la croissance entrepreneuriale au Cameroun » afin d’accompagner les entrepreneurs à accéder à l’information adéquate\, vitale et nécessaire pour la croissance et le développement de leurs entreprises.\nObjectif général\nL’objectif principal de ce webinaire est d’éclairer la lanterne des entrepreneurs sur la manière d’accéder à des informations précises sur les modalités d’enregistrement des entreprises\, les réglementations fiscales\, le soutien gouvernemental et d’autres informations pertinentes nécessaires à la croissance et à la durabilité de l’entreprise.\nObjectif spécifique\nL’objectif spécifique est de : \nRésoudre le problème de l’asymétrie de l’information en mettant ensemble des fonctionnaires du gouvernement et acteurs du secteur privé afin de partager les informations réelles et les opportunités disponibles pour la croissance des PME au Cameroun. \nPublic cible : \nMembres du réseau SBEC\nEntrepreneurs\nGrand public \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/les-effets-de-lasymetrie-de-linformation-sur-la-croissance-entrepreneuriale-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:Africa’S Response To The Covid 19 Pandemic: Challenges And Prospects For Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: 30th October 2020  –  Time: 2:00PM – 3:30PM (GMT+1)Venue: Online via Zoom Platform.Background\nSince the outbreak of the novel corona virus\, Africa has suffered from devastating effects as result of the pandemic as so many lives have been lost and still counting. As reported by CDC\, Africa has had over 11\,000 deaths as of the 6th of July. The continent like other continents around the globe has been responding to this pandemic. The pandemic has had an effect not only on the health sector but also on other domains such as its economy\, growth and development. Experts have worried about COVID-19 spreading to Africa\, because many of the healthcare systems on the continent are inadequate\, having problems such as lack of equipment\, lack of funding\, insufficient training of healthcare workers\, and inefficient data transmission. It was feared that the pandemic could be difficult to keep under control in Africa\, and could cause huge economic problems. Given that the virus is new\, science continues to make more and more discoveries about its virulence\, treatment and possible vaccines. Seemingly\, the virus will may still be around for a long time\, hence it is imperative for Africa to continue to pursue means to continue the growth of its economy whilst responding to the pandemic.\nThe Goal and Purpose of this event\nTo bring to light the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent\nAssess the response strategy of African countries: challenges and opportunities\nTo propose a strategy to revamp the African countries amid the consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic\n Main themes to be discussed during the event\nAfrica’s response to the pandemic\nChallenges in responding to the pandemic\nEffect of the pandemic on Africa’s growth and development\nHow can Africa ensure its growth and development in the COVID era\n Expected Results\nAt the end of the event\, participants will understand the following;\n The  impact of COVID-19 on the African continent\nThe response strategy of African countries: challenges and opportunities\nPossible strategies to revamp the African countries amid the consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic\n Time/Venue\nOctober 30th\, 2020 at 9AM EDT\, 2PM WAT\, 4PM EAT\, 6:30PM IST\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n.fusion-button.button-59 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-175{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-175 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-175{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-175 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-175{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-175 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-109{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/africas-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-challenges-and-prospects-for-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Higher Education In The Covid-19 Era – How Can Africa Adapt?
DESCRIPTION: Date: 16th October 2020  –  Time: 2:00PM – 3:30PM (GMT+1)Venue: Online via Zoom Platform.Background\nThe Covid-19 pandemic that has been raging for several months has caused profound upheavals\, the consequences of which are still being assessed. While the health crisis is the immediate consequence\, in particular because of the high contagiousness of the disease\, the particularly high mortality rate in the developed countries and the unprecedented strain on health systems worldwide\, other sectors of human activity have also been severely affected. In fact\, measures taken to restrict or contain the mobility of persons have led to a slowdown in economic activity\, resulting in higher unemployment\, lower production\, lower trade\, etc.\, and have also led to a decline in the quality of life of the population. The education sector is no exception. One of the first measures adopted was the suspension of academic activities. In Cameroon\, for example\, the third emblematic measure of the government’s strategy to respond to the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) was the temporal closure of “all public and private training establishments of the various levels of education\, from nursery school to higher education\, including vocational training centres and professional schools”. These measures have had the effect of plunging administrative and academic authorities as well as pupils/students and their families into uncertainty. The difficulties in predicting the end of the spread of the virus have led to resumption of academic activities via the virtual platform. However\, how has this measure affected national exams\, assessments for promotion to higher levels of education of students\, and curriculum completion? In this vast context\, higher education is undoubtedly suffering more drastically from the effects of the pandemic.\nObjectives:\nIs to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the African informal sector.\nPropose possible short-term and long-term solutions to mitigate the effect of the pandemic on the educational sector amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.\nMain themes to be discussed during the event\nAssessment of the impact of the pandemic on academic activities in the short\, medium and long term\nAssessing the appropriateness\, relevance and effectiveness of the measures taken by African governments and other international bodies to revamp the educational sector.\nDeveloping future prospects for higher education in Africa\nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the event\, participants should understand the following;\nHow COVID-19 has effect the educational sector\nWhat measures are necessary to strengthen this sector amid the pandemic\nParticipants\nThe event will gather different actors involved like researchers\, experts on public policy and policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, educationists\, leaders of NGOs and International Organizations.\n.fusion-button.button-60 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-176{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-176{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-176{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-110{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/higher-education-in-the-covid-19-era-how-can-africa-adapt/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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