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SUMMARY:Towards a Succession of Power From “Father to Son” in Central Africa? ?
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 6\, 2021 at 3pm via Zoom (Register) \nContext\nThe democratic principle of the devolution of power through elections has a very particular fate in Central Africa. Indeed\, the fashion seems to be for direct transmission or for the indirect arrangement of mechanisms that facilitate the succession/transmission of power from father to son. If the Central African Republic is on the fringes of this trend\, the other five Central African states are not. In Gabon\, for example\, President Ali Bongo Ondimba succeeded his father\, Omar Bongo Ondimba\, who died in 2009\, in 2010. In Chad\, the international community has literally endorsed Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno to ensure the political transition in Chad following the death of his father Field Marshal Idriss Deby Itno on April 19\, 2021. In Equatorial Guinea\, the meteoric rise of Teodorin Obiang Nguema Mangué to important positions in the sphere of power suggests a desire to “position” himself in the supreme magistracy after his father\, Teodoro Obiang Nguema\, who has been in office for 42 years. The situation seems to be the same in Congo Brazzaville with the appointment on May 21\, 2021 of Denis Christel Sassou Nguessou\, son of President Sassou Nguessou\, to the post of Minister of International Cooperation and Promotion of Public-Private Partnership.  In Cameroon\, the idea of the succession of President Biya by his son\, Franck Emmanuel Biya\, is fuelled and supported by a movement called the ‘Franckists’.  Taken together\, these facts are relevant enough to stimulate a public debate on the issue of power succession in Africa.     \nObjective of the dialogue\nThe objective of this public dialogue is to discuss the mechanisms of power devolution and to analyse the new trend of “dynasty” in Central African republics. \nPanelists \nMr. Max Axel Bounda – Former Secretary General of the National Youth Council\, Gabon\nDr Carole Tagne – Political Scientist & Lecturer\, University of Dschang\, Cameroon\nDr Ahmat Ben Barbonsou – Specialist in Governance and Regional Intergration\, Chad\nDr Aristide Mono – Political analyst & Research Associate at CERPETA \, Cameroon\nMr. Jean Paul Kotembedouno – Specialist in Constitutional Law\, Guinea \nModerator \nDr. Steve Tametong – Democracy and Governance Analyst\, Nkafu Policy Institute \nParticipants\nThe public dialogue is open to everyone without restriction\, including political entrepreneurs\, private sector actors\, chancelleries and international organisations\, academics\, civil society\, students and citizens. \nFoundation contact\nFor more information\, please write to us at info@foretiafoundation.org or contact Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54. \nREGISTER NOW
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SUMMARY:World Bank Annual Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Developing Countries: Stakes and Opportunities for Financing Social Innovation and Climate Change Resilience.October 4\, 2021\n10am – 11:30 am Washington D.C Time (2pm – 3:30pm GMT)\nBackground \nOf the 2\,000 technology incubators and 150 accelerators that exist worldwide\, fewer than 70 are climate technology incubators and accelerators\, and only 25 of these are located in developing countries (UNFCCC\, 2018b). The expansion of these business support structures remains limited in developing countries due to a number of constraints they face. Being mostly very young\, they remain isolated in the different countries and operate at very heterogeneous levels of professionalism\, with a lack of resources or adapted tools. As a result\, business support structures do not allow beneficiary entrepreneurs to overcome the main challenges of the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. The main problem is that of funding to deal with the risks associated with the process of technological innovation\, particularly with regard to the climate. Indeed\, business support structures have the primary aim of catalysing the development of more sustainable and inclusive societies. They thus have a significant role to play in the creation of low-emission and climate-resilient technologies.\nObjectives\nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to discuss the requirements of strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in developing countries. The discussion will focus on the stakes and opportunities for financing social innovation and climate change resilience.\nMore specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to:\nAnalyse the models of business support in Africa and their compatibility with the economic and entrepreneurial realities of the continent;\nPresent the risks associated with the process of technological innovation and ways to improve their impact;\nDiscuss the importance of catalysing the financial capacity of business support structures in the developing countries in order to reduce risk associated with technological innovation;\nExchange ways for existing business support structures to attract the public and private funding needed to turn their ideas into solutions.\nFormat of the event\nThis event represents a platform par excellence for non-politicized discussions based on evidence\, facts\, and statistics. The format of the 90-minutes discussion is as follows:\nThe panel will constitute four experts and one moderator. Following an opening statement expected to last 3 minutes\, each panellist will have 5 minutes per question\, with follow up questions and assessments to ensure that we address issues related to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in developing countries.\nThe entire discussion will be video recorded and streamed live on the social media platforms of the World Bank and the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. During this discussion\, the panelists will argue their points of view based on facts\, statistics and experiences. PowerPoint presentations will not be allowed.\nPanelists\nJean Pesme – Global Director\, Finance\, Competitiveness & Innovation\, World Bank Group\nAs Global Director\, Finance in the Finance\, Competitiveness & Innovation (FCI) Global Practice\, Jean leads the World Bank’s work to promote the development of sound\, stable\, sustainable\, and inclusive financial systems. His global team of experts works with governments and partners to make financial systems more resilient\, to open access to finance for poor and vulnerable people\, to support economic activity and to develop financial markets. Their strategy and its implementation emphasize development of digital financial services\, addressing climate change and sustainable finance and creating opportunities for women by bolstering their financial inclusion.\nPreviously\, Jean led the World Bank’s Financial Stability and Integrity global team\, which assists countries in building and restoring robust and resilient financial systems operating with integrity\, transparency and in compliance with international standards and recommendations. He has extensive experience working on financial sector issues\, notably in the Middle East and North Africa\nErin Tansey – Director\, Sustainable Inclusive Economies\, IDRC\nErin is the director of IDRC’s Sustainable Inclusive Economies program. Erin joined IDRC in November 2020. She brings over 20 years of experience in international development and humanitarian sectors within Canadian and international non-governmental organizations\, United Nations agencies and bilateral development programs. She worked with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) in Malawi\, CARE Canada in Bosnia Herzegovina\, the Unites Nations Refugee Agency in Thailand\, Algeria and Ghana\, the United Nations World Food Programme in various countries in sub-Saharan Africa and with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Pretoria\, South Africa.  Erin has worked on various applied research projects and was the coordinator of research for the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Partnership on HIV and Mobility in Southern Africa\, generating new evidence and thought leadership in applied policy in this field.\nMost recently\, Erin worked on a governance program with Global Affairs Canada together with the South African government. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French Literature from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Windsor.\nNelson Amo – CEO Innohub Foundation\nNelson Amo is the CEO of Innohub Foundation\, a Business Accelerator and Impact Investment Platform. He has experience in business development\, business model innovation and project management in the profit and non-profit sectors. He has worked with MTN and Youth Bridge Foundation where he co-managed the Euro Africa Youth Parliament in Berlin and the African Youth & Governance Conferences in Accra\, Lusaka and Johannesburg. He is a Commonwealth Scholar\, with an MSc. in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Nelson is an alumni of Action Institute and a Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance Fellow. He is a Coach of the Africa Entrepreneurship Awards\, Academy Manager for MBC Africa’s Growing Business Together Initiative and Lead Trainer for British Council Accra’s ‘Ready to Work’ Business Incubator Program.\nBijon Islam – Cofounder and CEO of LightCastle Partners\, Bangladesh\nBijon is the cofounder and CEO of Light Castle Partners\, an organization that focuses on creating data-driven opportunities for growth and impact for development partners\, corporates\, SMEs and Startups. Over the last five years Bijon has led the company in engagements across 100+ businesses/development partners\, 300+ SMEs/Startups and 20+ accelerator programs in multiple industries including Technology\, Agriculture\, Health\, Energy and Manufacturing. Recently\, LightCastle has also partnered to launch a Smart Capital Investment Program which facilitates growth capital for SMEs/Startups.\nPreviously Bijon has worked with Citibank\, N.A. and Citi Foundation and oversaw execution of Bangladesh’s first Interest Rate Swap\, Equity Convertible Bonds\, Largest IPO\, Microfinance Securitization and Block Equity Trades. Due to outstanding performance\, Bijon had received the CEO Excellence Awards for two years in a row in the organization.\nIn 2015 Bijon was nominated as 15 under 35 in Bangladesh by Future Startup (leading Startup media in Bangladesh) and Top 7 Rising Young CEOs by Startup Dhaka. Bijon is an active ecosystem builder and has attended 50+ entrepreneurship development events as judge/panelist/resource-person including Startup Weekend\, Startup Cup and Innovation Extreme.\nBijon has Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration from Institute of Business Administration\, University of Dhaka.\nJune Arunga Kimani – Chief Executive Officer at Usafi Comfort\nNamed one of Forbes’ Youngest Powerful Women in Africa in 2011\, June Arunga is committed to bringing economic and financial access to African communities. From cell phone technology to waste water treatment\, hear Arunga talk about the perils and potential of innovation from her diverse experiences running multiple businesses in Africa.\nJune Arunga Kimani is an entrepreneur in film production\, mobile payments platforms\, and most recently sanitation. Her new company\, Usafi Comfort\, will bring to market an affordable alternative to traditional sewer systems in Kenya and East Africa. In 2007\, June became a founding partner of Black Star Line SA\, a Ghana-based technology solution provider in the fields of cell phone-based payments and money transfer with a strong focus on the African market. These efforts\, among others\, led to her recognition in 2010 as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company Magazine and one of Forbes Magazine’s 20 Youngest Powerful Women in Africa in 2011.\nModerator \nDr. Denis Foretia – Co-Chair\, Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation; 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.
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SUMMARY:Training Of Business Owners On Business Model\, Cash Flow and Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Training of entrepreneurs on the Business model\, Cashflow Spread and the Business Plan.   Dates: 30 September 2021\, 28 October 2021 and 30 November 2021 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Online \nBackground\nIn Cameroon\, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) generate 35% of GDP and provide about 70% of the country’s jobs.  However\, they continue to suffer from the lack of funding that sharply reduces their contribution to the country’s economic development(Protais Ayangma\, 2020). Among the causes related to the difficult access of Cameroonian SMEs to finance\, we note in particular the fact that they remain trapped in the informal sector (National Institute of Statistics\, 2018). Combined with the fact that they would not have a business plan\, most of these companies although having a bank account cannot obtain credit. However\, after defining its business model and drawing up the cash flow\, it becomes easy for a company to develop a business plan\, which can be seen as a first step towards the formalization process. In order to fill the knowledge gap of entrepreneurs regarding: the business model\, cash flow and business plan\, the Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation offers online training. \nObjective \nThis training therefore aims to strengthen the capacities of entrepreneurs with regard to: the business model\, cash flow and business plan. Specifically it will be:  \nPresent the writing canvas of a business model\, a business plan and a cash flow (spread); \nPresent the techniques for implementing a business plan;  \nDiscuss strategies to formalize an economic activity at a lower cost or without fees   \nTarget Audience and Training Participation Fees \nThis training is free and reserved for members of the SBEC network who took part in the first session held on September 3\, 2021 at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation on the theme: “Business Model”. \nTrainer \nDr Ahanda Sosthène Nicaise\, Director of the Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation (SBEC); Contact: sahanda@foretiafoundation.org; Phone: +237 699 96 55 75  \nContact \nEmail?:info@foretiafoundation.org?; Tel : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24.  
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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\, Zoom Online
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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) \n1. 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.\n– Panelist \nIdayat Hassan – Director\, Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) \nJeffrey Smith – Executive Director\, Vanguard Africa \nFranklin Cudjoe – President and Chief Executive Officer\, IMANI Center for Policy and Education\, Ghana\n– Moderator\nDenis Foretia – Executive Chairman\, Nkafu Policy Institute \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/coup-detat-in-guinea-are-we-in-a-new-era-of-military-dictatorships-in-africa-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Training Of Business Owners On Business Model\, Cash Flow and Business Plan – Module 1
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 3rd\, 2021  –  Time: 8 h: 00 mm to 17 h: 00 mm\nVenue: Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Headquarters\, Simbock district\, Yaoundé (Register Now) \nBackground\nSMEs continue to suffer from a lack of financing in Cameroon. Cameroonian SMEs\, which generate 35% of GDP and provide 70% of the country’s jobs\, regularly encounter financing problems\, large unpaid bills and difficulties in accessing credit in Cameroon (Protais Ayangma\, 2020). This lack of funding is due to the non-formalisation for some and the poor organisation for others.  \nPoor organization\, on the other hand\, comes from the  lack of establishments\, a business model and a business plan. This gap  can be filled by adequate training and support. \nIn order to fill the gap of knowledge in business-model in cashflow spread and business plan\,  The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC)  proposes to train entrepreneurs   on September 03\, 2021 on The Business Model\, Cash Flow and Business Plan.\nObjective \nThis training aims to give entrepreneurs a solid foundation on the business model and the business plan. \nSpecific objectives: \nSpecifically it will be a question of: Understanding the business-model canvas\, the spread cash flow and business plan. \nTarget Hearing:  \n Members of the SBEC network\, female entrepreneurs\, the interested public. \nConditions for participation in training \nParticipation in this training is free for members of the SBEC network. All other interested persons will have to pay a sum of 5000 FCFA (Five thousand FCFA) to participate. This payment allows him to be a member of the SBEC network after this training.  . It should be noted that this training is the first session in a series of four that will lead to the complete development of his business plan\, as well as the follow-up by SBEC of the implementation of this business plan.  \nDate of 1st Training: September 03\, 2021\nDate of 2nd training: September 30\, 2021\nDate of 3rd training: October 28\, 2021\nDate of 4th training: November 30\, 2021 \nExpected results \nThe expected results consist of: Each participant understands the business model\,  the spread cash flow and the business plan \nPlace and Date  \nThe training will be held on September 03rd\,  2021 at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Headquarters\, Simbock district\, Yaoundé-Cameroon from 8am to 5pm. \nTrainer \nDr Ahanda Sosthène Nicaise\, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC)\, at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation; Contact: sahanda@foretiafoundation.org;  Telephone: +237699965575  \nContact \nDenis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nPhone: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24 \ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/training-of-business-owners-on-business-model-cash-flow-and-business-plan-module-1/
LOCATION:Centre
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SUMMARY:Nkafu Open Trade Initiative : Operational Working Group – First Session
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Preventing trade embargoes between Cameroon and Nigeria to increase the development of the agricultural sector in Cameroon.Tuesday 31st August 2021\, 10 am – 2 pm\, Muna Foundation\, YaoundeBackground\nCameroon and Nigeria share a common border of nearly 1\,700km and both countries have strong historical and cultural ties. Despite this large potential for both countries to expand bilateral trade between these two countries\, official non-oil trade flows remain extremely small. To successfully drive the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and support Cameroon – Nigeria Free Trade\, it is imperative to understand what product and service categories will be excluded from additional tariffs and how to prevent counterproductive tariff policies during and post-implementation of the AfCFTA. The value added from agriculture to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in Cameroon fell from 26% in 1992 to 14% in 2019 (World Bank\, 2021). The African Continental Free Trade Area will boost agricultural exports by reducing non-tariff and tariff barriers.\nOverview of Working Group\nThe purpose of the Operational Working Group (OWG) is to provide strategies that will support decision-makers to easily reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers\, boost trade between Cameroon and Nigeria\, and prevent trade embargoes. The proposed group is expected to coordinate and collaborate towards policy outcomes that aim to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers between Cameroon and Nigeria.\nObjectives of the first session\nThe objectives of the first working session will seek to:\nUnderstand the impact of trade embargoes on the Cameroonian and Nigerian economy;\nHighlight the relevance of Agricultural products in Cameroon – Nigeria trade;\nDevelop an understanding of how agricultural products will be treated under the AfCFTA;\nReflect on how Cameroon can strengthen the competitiveness of the agricultural sector through rules of origin?\nMake some policy recommendations to support the agricultural sector and ensure that Cameroon’s competition policy supports domestic agri-processing.\nKey Deliverables\nOutline strategies to avoid the imposition of trade embargoes;\nStrategies to support start-ups in agro-processing and how to enable Cameroon to develop a competitive edge;\nLong-term recommendations to easily reduce trade restrictions between Cameroon and Nigeria;\nA road map for the foundation on how to approach advocacy work.\nContact:\nEmail : info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81/ 698 64 55 24\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-82{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-82 > .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-82{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-82 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-82{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-82 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-57{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-open-trade-initiative-operational-working-group-first-session/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Open trade Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210827T090000
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SUMMARY:In-Country Restitution Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In-Country Restitution WorkshopSocial Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons Learned from Business Incubation in Cameroon\nThe 27th August 2021 | 09-13h at Hotel Mansel\, Yaounde\n1. Background\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute\, a Think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, in partnership with organisations in Ghana and Burkina Faso\, is implementing a two (2) years project. Funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\, this project is entitled: “Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons learned from business incubation in Cameroon\, Burkina Faso\, and Ghana”. Its main objective is to map the business incubation practices in these countries and see how these contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4\, 5\, 8\, 9\, and 13 and therefore promote social entrepreneurship. Following the in-country workshop held on 5th May 2021\, during which the draft data collection tools were presented to different stakeholders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem\, five data collection tools were finalised for business support structures\, ecosystem enablers\, capital providers\, social entrepreneurs and beneficiaries of social enterprises. After collecting data from business support structures\, it is deemed necessary to restitute the findings and gather feedback to improve on the results.\n2. Objective of the restitution workshop\nThe main objective of the workshop is to present the results of the survey\, to the business support structures in Cameroon. More specifically\, it is to present the:\nDemographic profiles of business support structures\,\nSpatial and temporal characteristics of business support structures\,\nTechnical and organisational specificities of business support structures\,\nPlace of women in business support and strengthening the resilience of the entrepreneurial ecosystem\,\nRelationship between business support structures and the objectives of sustainable development in Cameroon\,\nFinancing models of business support structures and their sources of funding.\n3. Participants\nBusiness Incubators\nSocial Entrepreneurs\nCapital providers\nEcosystem enablers\nBeneficiaries\n4. Contact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81/ 698 64 55 24\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-83{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-83 > .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-83{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-83 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-83{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-83 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-58{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/in-country-restitution-workshop/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210824T120000
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SUMMARY:The improvement of Cameroon’s tax payment ranking lies in the digitalisation of procedures
DESCRIPTION:Nkafu Public Debates – Edition 4\nDate: August 24th 2021\,\nVenue: Muna Foundation (Yaoundé) Register Now \nBackground\nAccording to the 2020 Doing Business report published by the World Bank\, Cameroon has made some progress on the various components of the “Paying Taxes” indicator. For example\, the number of hours necessary to pay taxes went from 1300 hours in 2007 to 624 hours in 2020. But despite the aforementioned progress and reforms\, the country went from the 143rd position in 2007 to the 181st position in 2020\, which shows that the country’s position has somewhat deteriorated. Since 2016\, the introduction of online declarations has improved taxpayer loyalty\, with a rate of timely declarations approaching 100% at the DGE (DGI\, 2020). However\, it seems difficult to isolate the impact of the digitalisation of tax procedures from other tax policy and administration reforms that affect the performance of the DGI\, such as tax audits. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organising a debate on the theme: “The improvement of Cameroon’s tax payment ranking lies in the digitalisation of procedures”.\nObjectives and key Issues\nThe main objective of this debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian experts to present the advantages and disadvantages of tax digitisation for the improvement of Cameroon’s score and ranking in the Doing Business report published by the World Bank.\nSpecifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to: \nCritically Assess Cameroon’s performance in the Paying Taxes indicator\nExamine the benefits of digitisation in the process of filing and tax collection.\nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to improve Cameroon’s ranking and the business environment in general. \nTarget Audience\nThis event targets professionals (DGI\, GICAM\, MECAM\, etc)\, traders\, entrepreneurs\, policymakers and members of civil society.\nPanelists \nPanelists: \nAlain Florentin Zouga Kouna\, Associate Policy Researcher/ Consultant\,\nOlivier Dang Attouh\, Financial Engineer Consultant\, \nModerator: \nDr. Steve Tametong\, Governance and Democracy Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute. \nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81/ 698 64 55 2\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-improvement-of-cameroons-tax-payment-ranking-lies-in-the-digitalisation-of-procedures-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210824T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210824T090000
DTSTAMP:20260608T202154
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SUMMARY:The improvement of Cameroon’s tax payment ranking lies in the digitalisation of procedures
DESCRIPTION:Nkafu Public Debates – Edition 4Date: August 24th 2021\,Venue: Muna Foundation (Yaoundé) Register Now\nBackground\nAccording to the 2020 Doing Business report published by the World Bank\, Cameroon has made some progress on the various components of the “Paying Taxes” indicator. For example\, the number of hours necessary to pay taxes went from 1300 hours in 2007 to 624 hours in 2020. But despite the aforementioned progress and reforms\, the country went from the 143rd position in 2007 to the 181st position in 2020\, which shows that the country’s position has somewhat deteriorated. Since 2016\, the introduction of online declarations has improved taxpayer loyalty\, with a rate of timely declarations approaching 100% at the DGE (DGI\, 2020). However\, it seems difficult to isolate the impact of the digitalisation of tax procedures from other tax policy and administration reforms that affect the performance of the DGI\, such as tax audits. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organising a debate on the theme: “The improvement of Cameroon’s tax payment ranking lies in the digitalisation of procedures”.\nObjectives and key Issues\nThe main objective of this debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian experts to present the advantages and disadvantages of tax digitisation for the improvement of Cameroon’s score and ranking in the Doing Business report published by the World Bank.\nSpecifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\nCritically Assess Cameroon’s performance in the Paying Taxes indicator\nExamine the benefits of digitisation in the process of filing and tax collection.\nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to improve Cameroon’s ranking and the business environment in general.\nTarget Audience\nThis event targets professionals (DGI\, GICAM\, MECAM\, etc)\, traders\, entrepreneurs\, policymakers and members of civil society.\nPanelists\nPanelists:\nAlain Florentin Zouga Kouna\, Associate Policy Researcher/ Consultant\,\nOlivier Dang Attouh\, Economiste-Financier\,\nModerator:\nDr. Steve Tametong\, Governance and Democracy Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 653 78 25 81/ 698 64 55 2\n.fusion-button.button-35 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-35 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .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-84{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-84{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-84 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-59{ 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-improvement-of-cameroons-tax-payment-ranking-lies-in-the-digitalisation-of-procedures/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210819T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T202154
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SUMMARY:Championing the Benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade: A Quest for Favourable Trading Terms
DESCRIPTION:Background \nAt the end of the 6th Joint Cooperation Commission between Nigeria and Cameroon\, which ended on the 11th of April 2014 in Yaoundé\, the two countries initiated a series of cooperation agreements\, including a formal trade agreement\, to govern trade between them. Despite this agreement\, the countries are struggling to conduct cordial trade exchanges. In August 2019\, Nigeria closed its land borders with several neighbouring countries\, including Cameroon. It decided to reopen them on the 16th of December 2020\, allowing only light vehicles and pedestrians to cross (Institute for Security Studies\, 2021). With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a panel discussion on the theme: “Championing the Benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade: A Quest for Favorable Trading Terms”.  \nObjectives and key issue \nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to discuss the benefits of free trade between Cameroon and Nigeria. Specifically\, this discussion will:   \nExamine the benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade for the different sectors of activity \nCritically assess the implications of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade on economic growth\, employment\, and industrialization. \nOutline the development implications of the Cameroon – Nigeria trade on health\, education\, climate\, employment\, and consumption.  \nAssess the appropriateness of current procedures in encouraging and supporting trade between Cameroon and Nigeria \nTarget Audience  \nThis event targets professionals\, traders\, trade experts\, policymakers and members of civil society.  \nPanelists   \nModerator: Henri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst\, Project Lead (NOTI) – Nkafu Policy Institute  \nContact \nEmail : info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54 \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/championing-the-benefits-of-cameroon-nigeria-trade-a-quest-for-favourable-trading-terms-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Championing the Benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade: A Quest for Favourable Trading Terms
DESCRIPTION:DATE:  August 19 2021 – TIME:  9:30 AM – 12:00 AMVENUE: Muna Foundation 724-742 Rue De Narvik\, YaoundéBackground \nAt the end of the 6th Joint Cooperation Commission between Nigeria and Cameroon\, which ended on the 11th of April 2014 in Yaoundé\, the two countries initiated a series of cooperation agreements\, including a formal trade agreement\, to govern trade between them. Despite this agreement\, the countries are struggling to conduct cordial trade exchanges. In August 2019\, Nigeria closed its land borders with several neighbouring countries\, including Cameroon. It decided to reopen them on the 16th of December 2020\, allowing only light vehicles and pedestrians to cross (Institute for Security Studies\, 2021). With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a panel discussion on the theme: “Championing the Benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade: A Quest for Favorable Trading Terms”.  \nObjectives and key issue \nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to discuss the benefits of free trade between Cameroon and Nigeria. Specifically\, this discussion will:  \nExamine the benefits of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade for the different sectors of activity \nCritically assess the implications of Cameroon – Nigeria Trade on economic growth\, employment\, and industrialization. \nOutline the development implications of the Cameroon – Nigeria trade on health\, education\, climate\, employment\, and consumption.  \nAssess the appropriateness of current procedures in encouraging and supporting trade between Cameroon and Nigeria\nTarget Audience  \nThis event targets professionals\, traders\, trade experts\, policymakers and members of civil society.  \nPanelists  \nModerator: Henri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst\, Project Lead (NOTI) – Nkafu Policy Institute \nContact \nEmail : info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel : (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54 \n.fusion-button.button-36 {border-radius:0px;}Register Now\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-85{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-85 > .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-85{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-85 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-85{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-85 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-60{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/championing-the-benefits-of-cameroon-nigeria-trade-a-quest-for-favourable-trading-terms/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Open trade Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210811T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T150000
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SUMMARY:Effective Digitalization For The Development of Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 11th of August\, 2021\, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.\nVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here) \nBackground  \nIn Cameroon\, about 98% of all businesses are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). In addition\, 90% of these SMEs are “micro” enterprises (entities with fewer than five employees). Though business growth has been steadily rising over the years\, 50% of new businesses fail within 3 years\, and about 80% die within the first 5 years. SMEs are the primary vehicle for economic outputs\, but they only have a small share of the economy and have a low success rate. Although these SMEs employ above 60% of the population\, 70% of the SMEs still operate informally and lack adequate managerial skills\, proper accounting procedures\, and sound financial planning. The majority of these SMEs do not have access to finance\, lack appropriate skillsets.\nThe challenges faced by SMEs increased with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the barrier measures put in place. The production rate and the number of customers decreased with a direct impact on profits. GICAM\, in one of its 2021 report\, declared that 92% of companies indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a very negative impact on their activities. Among those\, SMEs (61%) were the most affected.\nIn one of the webinars organized by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) on the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs\, it became clear that the adaptation of several companies is linked to digitization. In addition\, the online service companies had instead made profits.  Then digitalization is one of the most effective solution to solve these SMEs problems. Therefore\, against this framework\, the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation seeks to organize a webinar on the importance of effective digitalization for SMEs development in Cameroon.\nObjective of the webinar discussion\nThe main objective of this webinar is to discuss how digitalization could permanently take a prominent place in the functioning of SMEs in Cameroon.\nSpecifically; \nTo examine the contribution of digitalization in entrepreneurship.\nExamine the current challenges of digitalization on entrepreneurship in Cameroon.\nCritically assess government measures put in place to promote digitalization in the entrepreneurship sector in Cameroon.\nIdentify and propose possible measures to ameliorate the conditions of digitalization in entrepreneurship in Cameroon. \nTarget audience: \nEntrepreneurs\nExperts in Public Policy and Policymakers\nEconomists and Researchers\nCivil Society Organizations and other interested stakeholders\nMembers of SBEC Network\nGeneral public \n Expected outputs and outcomes\nAt the end of the panel discussion\, the participants will understand; \nThe contribution of digitalization in entrepreneurs;\nThe digitalization in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon\nCurrent challenges faced entrepreneurs and government measures put in place to promote digitalization in entrepreneurship in Cameroon\nThe possible actions needed to improve the use of digitalization in entrepreneurship in Cameroon. \nPanelists and Moderator \nDr Ahanda Sosthène Nicaise   (Moderator)\nMadame Christel Youbi   (President of SENAT JCI Cameroon)\nMr Cyrille Schouamé   (Head of Department of Corporate Culture Dissemination at minpmeesa.)\nAbara Dibaki   (Consultant- Trainer\, Entrepreneur. Promoter of the management and HR consulting firm OpenLab Advisory.)\nOlivier Emega BISSOM   (Technical Director CAFCOOP Company) \nOrganizers\nThis webinar is organized by the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nVenue and Date\nThe webinar is scheduled for the 11th of August\, 2021\, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/effective-digitalization-for-the-development-of-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210728T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210728T163000
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SUMMARY:Ending The Anglophone Crisis: What Role Are The Diaspora And Religious Authorities Playing?
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 28\, 2021\, at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time  Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background  \nCameroon’s Anglophone crisis\, which became chaotic in October 2016\, degenerated into a violent conflict between security forces and increasingly well-armed separatists fighting in the name of the country’s marginalized English-speaking minority. Irrespective of the measures put in place by the government to address the situation\, violence has continued to ravage this part of the country leading to the death of civilians\, members of the security forces and members of armed militants; with several people being internally displaced while others seek refuge in Nigeria as refugees.   \nConflict resolution is a complex process that involves several stakeholders capable of influencing each other and the conflicting parties at different levels. The voices of the Diaspora and Religious authorities in resolving the Anglophone Crisis has arguably been underestimated and undermined by the government that believes it can resolve the issue through a State centric approach. For close to years\, the armed conflict in Anglophone Cameroon has been going unperturbed\, and the government has not had effective control over the heavily-armed young militia. From this perspective\, there is the need for the Diaspora and Religious authorities to intervene in the peacebuilding process in Anglophone Cameroon. Both the Diaspora and Religious authorities have made several efforts to resolve the crisis\, but these have proven abortive. Although invited to participate in the Grand National Dialogue\, the measures adopted after the dialogue have not stopped the violence. Also\, whether the Diaspora’s and/or religious authorities’ suggestions were taken into consideration during the deliberative talks at the Grand National Dialogue remains debatable.  \nAgainst this backdrop\, the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute has come up with this opportunity to encourage stakeholders of the conflict and the general public to participate and discuss the role of both the Diaspora and Religious authorities can play in silencing the guns in Anglophone Cameroon. \nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage schools of thoughts\, stakeholders and the general public in debates and discussions on how the Diaspora and Religious authorities can re-strategize to influence the resolution of the conflict in Anglophone Cameroon positively. From 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 in-depth discussions and come out with 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 Northwest and Southwest regions in particular and Cameroon in general. \nAreas to be addressed \nWhat measures have both the Diaspora and Religious Authorities undertaken towards the resolution of the Anglophone crisis? \nWhat are the main successes\, difficulties or challenges that the Diaspora and Religious Authorities face in the resolution of the crisis?\nWhat new strategies can the Diaspora and Religious Authorities adopt to have their voices heard in the resolution of the Anglophone crisis?\nWhat is the best option and way forward to the resolution of the Anglophone crisis?  \nWho should participate? \nThis event is open to the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together participants from the public and private sectors\, religious leaders\, diaspora elite\, academia\, civil society organizations\, NGOs\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, and human rights activists. In general\, it will bring together all stakeholders with the potentials and strategies to propose alternative approaches aimed at resolving the on-going Anglophone crisis. \nExpected output  \nBased on the mission and vision of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, information harnessed from the public dialogue coupled with that gotten from an independent research will be invested in the production of comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendations that the Cameroon government and other stakeholders can implore in taking into consideration the role of the diaspora and the religious authorities in addressing the anglophone conflict. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 29\, 2021\, at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The 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. \nPanelists and Moderator \nDr. William H. Arrey\,  Senior Fellow in Peace & Security  Nkafu Policy Institute \nDr. Francis N Mbunya\, Founder and CEO of Authors Path Academy. Dallas\, Texas\, USA \nDr. Marvis Tembi\, Expert/Consultant in P/CVE and Peace Education Buea\, South West Region \nModerator  \nMr. Joe Tiemonchu\, Senior Journalist CRTV Cameroon\, Yaoundé \n.fusion-button.button-38 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .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-87{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-87{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-87 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-62{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/ending-the-anglophone-crisis-what-role-are-the-diaspora-and-religious-authorities-playing/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Peace & Security Division
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Credit In Cameroon: Credit Bureaus Are Essential To Facilitate The Process
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 22nd\, 2021\nVenue: Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation – Yaoundé (Register) \nBackground\nAccording to the Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group (WBG)\, which ranks 190 world’s economies with respect to the ease of doing business score\, Cameroon dropped by one place in 2020 from 166th to 167th. It scored 46.1 out of 100 available points\, 0.1 point higher than in 2019. For the WBG\, this Cameroon’s performance is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. It currently ranks 80th in the “Getting Credit” score\, with a score of 60 over 100 with respect to getting credit and 6 in the depth of credit information. Conversely\, the score for credit coverage bureaus is zero. Consequently\, its economic transformation is undermined by a less favourable credit environment. This problem seems to stem from inadequate policies that amplify the difficulties faced by potential investors at various levels in seeking credit to finance their economic projects.\nIn addition to the burdensome conditions to be met by credit seekers\, there is equally the problem of information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers which negatively affects the process of obtaining credit for both domestic and foreign investors. For many credit specialists\, this could be explained by the absence of credit bureaus. They argue that\, a large number of accredited microfinance institutions in Cameroon are located in areas with poor internet connectivity\, making it difficult to identify and lend to micro-entrepreneurs. Despite the creation of the Risk Prevention Office (CREMF) in 2018 which helps these institutions to track and disseminate correct data on all their clients\, the challenge is still huge.\nWomen’s access to credit in Cameroon is still very large due to the lack of guarantees\, discriminatory regulations\, insecure employment even though women represent 76% of total borrowers from microfinance institutions in the world (World Bank). Credit bureaus that collect and share microfinance data are more likely to benefit female entrepreneurship by building credit histories for women. Nevertheless\, based on the 2020 World Bank’s DBI report\, Cameroon’s position in the DBI report is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. Indeed\, Cameroonian state has established a framework\, in relation with the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa\, for the licensing and operation of credit bureaus.\nIn the light of this actuality\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing its third public debate on the theme ‘‘Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’.\nObjectives and key issues\nThe main objective of this Nkafu Public Debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian and African high-level experts the opportunity to objectively resolve the barriers of credit accession in Cameroon for both national and foreign investors. This debate will investigate the benefits of introducing credit bureaus as a facilitator of credit accession in Cameroon. The main question to be answered is\, “Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’\nIndeed\, some experts are of the opinion that credit bureaus are a solution to the hindrances to credit access while other experts support the view that the existing credit system remains efficient in as much as the procedures put in place to obtain credit are strictly followed by investors Specifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to: \n· Examine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index;\n· Critically assess the current legislation as regards access to credit;\n· Assess the role of the actual reporting credit system and institutions responsible for the implementation of credit policies;\n· Understand the benefits and challenges of introducing credit bureaus in the country;\n· Understand the importance of providing equitable access to credit for women;\n· Identify and propose policy recommendations to ease access to credit for local and foreign investors in the country. \nVenue and date\nThe first edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for July 22nd 2021 at the Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.\nTarget audience\nThis debate will provide a forum for at least 50 participants from various fields of expertise and allow them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public\, and civil society actors to name a few. It is a unique occasion to better inform on the reforms needed for Cameroon to achieve its emerging status by 2035. Also\, this event will create a platform for professional development and career advice.\nPanelists and Moderator \nNkwetche Alain Teffo: Finance Expert / Consultant and CEO of Dynamic Vision Consulting Services\nDr. Dany R. Dombou: Economist \nModerator: \nRene Mezene: Administrator of Post Telecommunications and ICTs. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/obtaining-credit-in-cameroon-credit-bureaus-are-essential-to-facilitate-the-process-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T202154
CREATED:20230824T083735Z
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Credit In Cameroon: Credit Bureaus Are Essential To Facilitate The Process
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 22nd\, 2021 Venue: Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation – Yaoundé (Register)Background\nAccording to the Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group (WBG)\, which ranks 190 world’s economies with respect to the ease of doing business score\, Cameroon dropped by one place in 2020 from 166th to 167th. It scored 46.1 out of 100 available points\, 0.1 point higher than in 2019. For the WBG\, this Cameroon’s performance is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. It currently ranks 80th in the “Getting Credit” score\, with a score of 60 over 100 with respect to getting credit and 6 in the depth of credit information. Conversely\, the score for credit coverage bureaus is zero. Consequently\, its economic transformation is undermined by a less favourable credit environment. This problem seems to stem from inadequate policies that amplify the difficulties faced by potential investors at various levels in seeking credit to finance their economic projects.\nIn addition to the burdensome conditions to be met by credit seekers\, there is equally the problem of information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers which negatively affects the process of obtaining credit for both domestic and foreign investors. For many credit specialists\, this could be explained by the absence of credit bureaus. They argue that\, a large number of accredited microfinance institutions in Cameroon are located in areas with poor internet connectivity\, making it difficult to identify and lend to micro-entrepreneurs. Despite the creation of the Risk Prevention Office (CREMF) in 2018 which helps these institutions to track and disseminate correct data on all their clients\, the challenge is still huge.\nWomen’s access to credit in Cameroon is still very large due to the lack of guarantees\, discriminatory regulations\, insecure employment even though women represent 76% of total borrowers from microfinance institutions in the world (World Bank). Credit bureaus that collect and share microfinance data are more likely to benefit female entrepreneurship by building credit histories for women. Nevertheless\, based on the 2020 World Bank’s DBI report\, Cameroon’s position in the DBI report is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. Indeed\, Cameroonian state has established a framework\, in relation with the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa\, for the licensing and operation of credit bureaus.\nIn the light of this actuality\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing its third public debate on the theme ‘‘Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’.\nObjectives and key issues\nThe main objective of this Nkafu Public Debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian and African high-level experts the opportunity to objectively resolve the barriers of credit accession in Cameroon for both national and foreign investors. This debate will investigate the benefits of introducing credit bureaus as a facilitator of credit accession in Cameroon. The main question to be answered is\, “Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’\nIndeed\, some experts are of the opinion that credit bureaus are a solution to the hindrances to credit access while other experts support the view that the existing credit system remains efficient in as much as the procedures put in place to obtain credit are strictly followed by investors Specifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\n· Examine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index;\n· Critically assess the current legislation as regards access to credit;\n· Assess the role of the actual reporting credit system and institutions responsible for the implementation of credit policies;\n· Understand the benefits and challenges of introducing credit bureaus in the country;\n· Understand the importance of providing equitable access to credit for women;\n· Identify and propose policy recommendations to ease access to credit for local and foreign investors in the country.\nVenue and date\nThe first edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for July 22nd 2021 at the Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé-Cameroon .\nTarget audience\nThis debate will provide a forum for at least 50 participants from various fields of expertise and allow them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public\, and civil society actors to name a few. It is a unique occasion to better inform on the reforms needed for Cameroon to achieve its emerging status by 2035. Also\, this event will create a platform for professional development and career advice.\nPanelists and Moderator\nModerator:\n Mr. Henri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst at Nkafu Policy Institute.\n.fusion-button.button-37 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .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-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-61{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/obtaining-credit-in-cameroon-credit-bureaus-are-essential-to-facilitate-the-process/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210708T150000
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SUMMARY:Chad – Constitutional Order And Democratic Governance Post Idriss Deby
DESCRIPTION:Time: July 8 2021 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here) \nBackground  \nChad is a desert nation named after lake Chad and surrounded by many countries facing severe security problems\, like Libya to the north\, Sudan to the east\, the Central African Republic to the south\, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest (at Lake Chad)\, and Niger to the west. Idriss Déby Itno took over power from President Hissène Habré in December 1990 by leading a rebellion against the latter’s government. Déby survived numerous coups attempts and rebellions against his rule before winning elections in 1996 and 2001. He revised the constitution\, and after eliminating term limits\, he won elections in 2006\, 2011\, 2016\, and 2021 before meeting his untimely death on the frontline when battling against rebels in 2021. For Déby’s 30 years in power\, Chad has played the role of a military fulcrum in the escalating fight against armed groups in the Sahel and Central and West Africa. Déby’s military forces have been vital in the Sahel crisis\, the fight against Boko Haram and its splinter groups in the Lake Chad region and beyond. Déby has intervened- from Darfur to Libya\, Mali\, Nigeria\, Niger\, Cameroon and the Central African Republic. In fact\, Chad’s military champions the G5 Sahel alliance (comprising of Burkina Faso\, Mali\, Mauritania and Niger) that was created to combat armed militias operating in the region. Déby’s troops are considered as one of the most battle-hardened in the world. Irrespective of accusations for his dictatorship system of governance and allegations of grave human rights violations by his military\, Chad has been very active in the fight against al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iran and Syria (ISIS) in the western portion of the Sahel and against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin. The death of Idriss Déby and the naming of his son – Mahamat Idriss Déby as interim president is a move that has been applauded by many and heavily criticized by others as they describe this as an unconstitutional change of government.\nIt is with respect to this backdrop that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute seeks to better understand the modalities or measures that the AU can take to ensure a return to Constitutional Order in Chad while concurrently preserving the State’s security and territorial integrity.\nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public in a discussion relating to the possible consequences that may arise following President Idriss Déby’s death. Also\, this event is aimed at harnessing the possible ideas that the AU\, other regional bodies and neighbouring States can implore to ensure a return to constitutional order in Chad.\nAreas to be addressed include:  \nDebates surrounding Déby’s sudden death \nPotential Instability in Chad (Constitutional Vs Unconstitutional change of government) \nSecurity concerns in the Sahel\, Lake Chad Basin and beyond \nAU’s standpoint on the situation \nThe position of CEMAC and other regional bodies \nThe role other CEMAC\, regional bodies and/or the international community can play in addressing the situation in Chad status-quo   \n Who should participate? \nThis event is open to conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists. In general\, it will bring together resourceful stakeholders with the potentials and strategies to propose insightful information relating to the measures the AU can adopt in order to ensure the respect of the constitutional order and to ensure sustainable peace in Chad following Déby’s death. \n Expected Output  \nBased on the mission and vision of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, information harnessed from the public dialogue coupled with that gotten from the in-depth discussions will be invested in the production of comprehensive and incisive evidence-based policy recommendations that can be implored by the AU Peace and Security Council and/or other bodies when adopting a definitive position on the measures to be taken in addressing the situation in Chad. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 8 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  \n Organizers \nThis event will be organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute – a Think Tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \n Panelists and Moderator  \nDr. Lucien Toulou: Programme Advisor/Team Leader: Peace Consolidation and Democratic Institutions at UNDP Kinshasa Urban\, Kinshasa\, Congo (DRC)?\n Mr. Paddy Ezeala:  Publisher and Editor-in-Chief’ Development Agenda’ Abuja\, Federal Capital Territory\, Nigeria \nRaissa Nouradine: Senior Journalist\, Chad \n Moderator  \nFrancis Tazoacha:  Director of Peace and Security – Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroon\nContact \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24  info@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org  \n REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/chad-constitutional-order-and-democratic-governance-post-idriss-deby/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Chad – Constitutional Order And Democratic Governance Post Idriss Deby
DESCRIPTION:Time: July 8 2021 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Cameroon Time Venue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  (Register Here)Background  \nChad is a desert nation named after lake Chad and surrounded by many countries facing severe security problems\, like Libya to the north\, Sudan to the east\, the Central African Republic to the south\, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest (at Lake Chad)\, and Niger to the west. Idriss Déby Itno took over power from President Hissène Habré in December 1990 by leading a rebellion against the latter’s government. Déby survived numerous coups attempts and rebellions against his rule before winning elections in 1996 and 2001. He revised the constitution\, and after eliminating term limits\, he won elections in 2006\, 2011\, 2016\, and 2021 before meeting his untimely death on the frontline when battling against rebels in 2021. For Déby’s 30 years in power\, Chad has played the role of a military fulcrum in the escalating fight against armed groups in the Sahel and Central and West Africa. Déby’s military forces have been vital in the Sahel crisis\, the fight against Boko Haram and its splinter groups in the Lake Chad region and beyond. Déby has intervened- from Darfur to Libya\, Mali\, Nigeria\, Niger\, Cameroon and the Central African Republic. In fact\, Chad’s military champions the G5 Sahel alliance (comprising of Burkina Faso\, Mali\, Mauritania and Niger) that was created to combat armed militias operating in the region. The death of Idriss Déby and the naming of his son – Mahamat Idriss Déby as interim president is a move that has been applauded by many and heavily criticized by others as they describe this as an unconstitutional change of government. \nIt is with respect to this backdrop that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute seeks to better understand the modalities or measures that the AU can take to ensure a return to Constitutional Order in Chad while concurrently preserving the State’s security and territorial integrity. \nObjectives of the Dialogue \nThe event’s objective is to engage conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public in a discussion relating to the possible consequences that may arise following President Idriss Déby’s death. Also\, this event is aimed at harnessing the possible ideas that the AU\, other regional bodies and neighbouring States can implore to ensure a return to constitutional order in Chad.  \nAreas to be addressed include: \nPotential Instability in Chad (Constitutional Vs Unconstitutional change of government) \nSecurity concerns in the Sahel\, Lake Chad Basin and beyond \nAU’s standpoint on the situation \nThe position of CEMAC and other regional bodies \nThe role other CEMAC\, regional bodies and/or the international community can play in addressing the situation in Chad status-quo  \n Who should participate? \nThis event is open to conflict and security experts\, stakeholders and the general public both within and without Cameroon. It will bring together individuals from the public and private sectors\, academia\, civil society organizations\, youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, traditional authorities\, religious leaders and human rights activists. \nVenue/Time  \nTime: July 8 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time \nVenue: The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook  \n Panelists and Moderator \nDr. Lucien Toulou: Programme Advisor/Team Leader: Peace Consolidation and Democratic Institutions at UNDP Kinshasa Urban\, Kinshasa\, Congo (DRC)?\nMr. Paddy Ezeala:  Publisher and Editor-in-Chief’ Development Agenda’ Abuja\, Federal Capital Territory\, Nigeria \nRaissa Nouradine: Senior Journalist\, Chad\n Moderator  \nFrancis Tazoacha:  Director of Peace and Security – Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroon\nContact \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24  info@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org  \n \n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .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-93{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-93{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-93 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-64{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/chad-constitutional-order-and-democratic-governance-post-idriss-deby-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,Peace & Security Division
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210706T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210706T160000
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SUMMARY:Canada – Cameroon Relations:  A Conversation With Canadian High Commissioner To Cameroon H.E Richard Bale
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington)\nVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here) \nBackground\nCanada and the Republic of Cameroon have had very friendly bilateral relations since 1962. This relationship is centered on shared economic prosperity\, democracy promotion\, respect for human rights\, good governance\, regional peace and security.  \nTrade and investment between both countries is on the rise especially with the signing of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement in March 2014 and the Air Transport Agree in 2017. The Canadian government has also increased assistance especially in health\, education\, governance and humanitarian relief.  \nEver since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the Southwest and Northwest regions\, Canada has increased its financial support and has been committed in seeking a durable resolution of the conflict.  \nIt is within this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute will host His Excellency Richard Bale\, for an hourlong conversation on strengthening Canada-Cameroon relations. \nObjectives:\nThis conversation’s main objective is to explore the full diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Republic of Cameroon. The conversation will allow us to explore\, amongst others:  \nPolitical cooperation \nContributions to Peace and Security in Cameroon and the subregion \nCanada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy \nTrade and investment cooperation \nDemocracy and Human Rights\, etc  \nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of:  \nCanada-Cameroon partnership and areas to further strengthen collaboration  \nDate and Venue\nTuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington) \nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live \nPanelists/Speakers\nMain Guest – H.E. Richard Bale \nHigh Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cameroon \nModerator – Dr Denis Foretia \nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and  Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\nParticipants \nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, leaders of civil society organizations\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/canada-cameroon-relations-a-conversation-with-canadian-high-commissioner-to-cameroon-h-e-richard-bale/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Canada – Cameroon Relations:  A Conversation With Canadian High Commissioner To Cameroon H.E Richard Bale
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington)Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)Background\nCanada and the Republic of Cameroon have had very friendly bilateral relations since 1962. This relationship is centered on shared economic prosperity\, democracy promotion\, respect for human rights\, good governance\, regional peace and security.  \nTrade and investment between both countries is on the rise especially with the signing of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement in March 2014 and the Air Transport Agree in 2017. The Canadian government has also increased assistance especially in health\, education\, governance and humanitarian relief.  \nEver since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the Southwest and Northwest regions\, Canada has increased its financial support and has been committed in seeking a durable resolution of the conflict.  \nIt is within this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute will host His Excellency Richard Bale\, for an hourlong conversation on strengthening Canada-Cameroon relations. \nObjectives:\nThis conversation’s main objective is to explore the full diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Republic of Cameroon. The conversation will allow us to explore\, amongst others: \nPolitical cooperation \nContributions to Peace and Security in Cameroon and the subregion \nCanada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy \nTrade and investment cooperation \nDemocracy and Human Rights\, etc \nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of: \nCanada-Cameroon partnership and areas to further strengthen collaboration \nDate and Venue\nTuesday July 6\, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington) \nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live \nPanelists/Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .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-88{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-88{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-88 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Main Guest – H.E. Richard Bale\nHigh Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cameroon\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .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-89{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-89{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-89 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .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-90{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-90{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-90 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator – Dr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .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-91{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-91{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-91 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Participants \nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, leaders of civil society organizations\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-39 {border-radius:0px;}.fusion-button.button-39 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .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-92{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-92{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-92 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-63{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/canada-cameroon-relations-a-conversation-with-canadian-high-commissioner-to-cameroon-h-e-richard-bale-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210629T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210629T150000
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SUMMARY:Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa\nDate: June 29th 2021\, Time: 2pm GMT\nVenue: online (via ZOOM) Register Here \nBackground\nAccording to a report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2017\, the informal economy accounts for between 20 and 65% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Sub-Saharan African (SSA). This sector represents up to 70% of employment in some countries\, i.e. about 80% of total employment for women and 60% for men\, most of which are very vulnerable (African Development Bank\, 2017). For many years\, it has remained omnipresent in both urban and rural areas\, employing the majority of the working population. However\, the predominance of informal enterprises in this region of the world is not without effect on the development of the various countries. It remains a major obstacle to the improvement of the business climate and weakens the position of economies on the international scene\, while depriving them of the fiscal resources necessary to carry out structural investments.\nTo address the many challenges posed by the informal sector and to promote private sector development\, Africa needs support to close the gap related to the acknowledged lack of essential skills to enable a business project to become sustainable. This explains the flurry of business incubators and accelerators that have been springing up on the continent for several years. As elsewhere in the world\, these business support structures have become almost indispensable. Over the last decade\, the number of accelerators and incubators worldwide has increased fivefold\, from 560 in 2009 to 2616 in 2018 (link). Serving the burgeoning start-up ecosystem\, first-generation incubators built their service offering around standard start-up support\, consisting of office space\, mentoring and networking. At the same time\, accelerators addressed the issues of differentiation through investment and access to technology.\nIn SSA\, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) account for more than 90 per cent of all enterprises\, of which 70-80 per cent are micro and very small enterprises. They are the main source of employment and income for Africans\, after subsistence farming” (Tadesse\, 2009\, p. 17). However\, more than 85% of these businesses do not survive the fifth year of operation. In contrast\, businesses that go through an incubation process generally have a survival rate of over 80% after five years of operation. Business incubators and accelerators therefore contribute to the sustainability of companies through rigorous professional support\, monitoring of management methods and an omnipresent back office for legal\, tax and accounting issues. The main stake is to develop an economic model more connected to innovation\, and to create value-added wealth. As opposed to business accelerators\, which are aimed at already autonomous and well-developed companies seeking to raise funds and increase their growth\, incubators offer young entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring innovative project ideas to fruition and to develop them serenely.\nThe World Bank and the International Association of Mobile Operators report that Africa now has more than 443 support structures\, compared to only ten or so at the beginning of the decade. However\, their development remains slow compared to other regions of the world due to a number of constraints they face. If the importance of these structures\, which are booming in Africa\, is no longer questioned\, it is nevertheless true that they are still mostly very young\, isolated\, with very heterogeneous levels of professionalism from one end of Africa to the other\, and a lack of means or adapted tools. According to Christian Jekinnou\, coordinator of the Africa Innovation Programme\, “despite their best efforts\, the business support structures will not enable the beneficiary entrepreneurs to overcome the main difficulties of their ecosystem and growth. For him\, if these structures do not improve their effectiveness\, efficiency and do not develop further\, their impact on growth\, disruptive innovation and job creation will remain limited.\nAware of the need to address these shortcomings\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the first edition of the Social Entrepreneurship Discussion on the theme: “Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa”.\nObjectives and key issue\nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to address the requirements for successful development of incubators and accelerators in SSA. The discussion will center around the challenges faced by incubators and accelerators in SSA and the strategies to increase their impact on the economies. Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to: \nPresent the stakes and opportunities of business incubators and accelerators for the development of social entrepreneurship in SSA;\nPresent the obstacles for the development of business incubators and accelerators in SSA;\nIncrease understanding of the role that business incubators and accelerators can play in promoting social innovation in SSA;\nDevelop strategies to increase the impact of incubators and accelerators in specially on the development of private sector. \nVenue and date\nThe discussion is scheduled for June 29th 2021\, online (via ZOOM) at 2pm GMT. This webinar will also be streamed live on the social networks of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nTarget audience & participation\nThe audience consists of incubators and accelerators\, government representatives\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, social entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc. It is a unique opportunity to better inform on the reforms needed for SSA Countries to achieve its development by promoting the private sector and social entrepreneurship. In addition\, this event will create a platform for professional development and effective policy discourse.\nParticipation in the event is FREE. However\, people wishing to participate are requested to register beforehand through the link available on the website of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nPanelists and Moderator\nPanelists\nMr. Nelson Amo\, CEO\, Innohub | Executive Director\, Ghana Tech Lab | Founder\, Accra Angels\, Network | President\, DT Automated Systems Limited\,Ghana\nModerator\nMrs. Fri. L. Asanga\, Interim Chief Executive Officer\, Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\,\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/increasing-the-impact-of-business-incubators-and-accelerators-in-sub-saharan-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210629T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210629T000000
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SUMMARY:Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 29th 2021\, Time: 2pm GMTVenue: online (via ZOOM) Register HereBackground\nAccording to a report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2017\, the informal economy accounts for between 20 and 65% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Sub-Saharan African (SSA). This sector represents up to 70% of employment in some countries\, i.e. about 80% of total employment for women and 60% for men\, most of which are very vulnerable (African Development Bank\, 2017). For many years\, it has remained omnipresent in both urban and rural areas\, employing the majority of the working population. However\, the predominance of informal enterprises in this region of the world is not without effect on the development of the various countries. It remains a major obstacle to the improvement of the business climate and weakens the position of economies on the international scene\, while depriving them of the fiscal resources necessary to carry out structural investments.\nTo address the many challenges posed by the informal sector and to promote private sector development\, Africa needs support to close the gap related to the acknowledged lack of essential skills to enable a business project to become sustainable. This explains the flurry of business incubators and accelerators that have been springing up on the continent for several years.\nAware of the need to address these shortcomings\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the first edition of the Social Entrepreneurship Discussion on the theme: “Increasing the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa”.\nObjectives and key issue\nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to address the requirements for successful development of incubators and accelerators in SSA. The discussion will center around the challenges faced by incubators and accelerators in SSA and the strategies to increase their impact on the economies. Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to:\nPresent the stakes and opportunities of business incubators and accelerators for the development of social entrepreneurship in SSA;\nPresent the obstacles for the development of business incubators and accelerators in SSA;\nIncrease understanding of the role that business incubators and accelerators can play in promoting social innovation in SSA;\nDevelop strategies to increase the impact of incubators and accelerators in specially on the development of private sector.\nVenue and date\nThe discussion is scheduled for June 29th 2021\, online (via ZOOM) at 2pm GMT. This webinar will also be streamed live on the social networks of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nTarget audience & participation\nThe audience consists of incubators and accelerators\, government representatives\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, social entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc. Participation in the event is FREE. However\, people wishing to participate are requested to register beforehand through the link available on the website of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nPanelists and Moderator\nPanelists\nMr. Nelson Amo\, CEO\, Innohub | Executive Director\, Ghana Tech Lab | Founder\, Accra Angels\, Network | President\, DT Automated Systems Limited\,Ghana\nEnyonam Kakane\, Executive Director Mirepa Investment Advisors & Mirepa Capital\nModerator\nMrs. Fri. L. Asanga\, Interim Chief Executive Officer\, Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\,\n.fusion-button.button-40 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-94{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .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-94{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-94{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-94 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-65{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/increasing-the-impact-of-business-incubators-and-accelerators-in-sub-saharan-africa-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Social Entrepreneurship
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T202154
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SUMMARY:The African Continental Free Trade Area: Benefits\, Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Date: 24 June 2021     –     Time: 09AM     –    Venue: Mansel Hotel -Fouda (Register Here) \nBackground\nOn 1st January 2021\, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)\, created with a view to eventually integrate all states of the African Union into a free trade area\, was effectively put in place. This continental market\, which brings together several African countries\, will cover a market of over 1.2 billion people and a gross domestic product (GDP) of $2.5 trillion. In terms of the number of participating countries\, the AfCFTA\, at full strength\, will be the world’s largest free trade area since the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) with 53 member countries. To date\, 54 of the 55 member states of the African Union have signed the Agreement\, but only 36 countries have deposited their instruments of ratification\, thus becoming States Parties to the Agreement. \nThe AfCFTA will liberalize and facilitate a single market for goods and services\, including the free movement of people and capital. It would contribute to sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development\, gender equity and\, more broadly\, lead to increased competitiveness and industrial development. It should be noted that the percentage of trade between African countries is only 16 – 18% and that most of the continent’s trade is with the rest of the world. Most African exports are in raw materials\, including extractive commodities like oil\, gas and minerals\, which are vulnerable to market volatility. Therefore\, the key focus here is on the development of value chains and manufacturing on a continental scale. \nThe countries that ratify the agreement agree to liberalize 90% of their tariff lines. In other words\, they will reduce and eventually eliminate tariffs on 90% of goods traded under the AfCFTA. The continent’s least developed countries (LDCs) are expected to reach this target in 10 years\, while the others will do so over a period of five years. Sensitive products\, which account for up to 7% of tariff lines\, will be fully liberalized over a period of 13 years for LDCs and 10 years for non-LDCs. Finally\, 3% of tariff lines will be excluded from tariff liberalization. Several other measures were also adopted\, including the monitoring and elimination of non-tariff barriers\, establishing a digital payments system\, and creating the African Trade Observatory. The bigger market will spur producers to upscale and so support increased industrialization and value addition on the continent. More employment opportunities will thus be generated for Africa’s burgeoning youth population. \nIndeed\, Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) or regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) are governed by the scope of rules laid out in the GATT 1994 Article XXIV. The Article gives member states exemption from the principle of Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) by treating mutual imports preferentially through the formation of a PTA or RTA. The WTO permits the creation of three types of PTA\, i.e.\, formation of a Customs Union (CU) under Article XXIV\, Agreements under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)and Agreements crafted under the Enabling Clause. \nWith this in mind and given the socioeconomic context marked by the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the first edition of the Nkafu Open Trade Initiative Discussion on the theme: “The African Continental Free Trade Area: Benefits\, Opportunities and Challenges”. \nObjectives  \nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to address the requirements for the successful implementation of the AfCFTA. The discussion will center around the challenges with implementation and the benefits and opportunities of AfCFTA for African countries. Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to:  \nExamine the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area  \nCritically Assess the Agreement and its benefits to member countries \nOutline the development implications of the AfCFTA on health\, education\, employment and consumption \nAssess the appropriateness of current procedures in the implementation monitoring of the agreement. \nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to facilitate the process of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area.  \nVenue and date \nThe discussion is scheduled for 24th June 2021 at the Mansel Hotel in Yaoundé-Cameroon. \nTarget audience \nThis panel discussion will provide a forum of 50 participants (including the panel discussion) from different fields of expertise\, and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The audience consists of government representatives\, traders\, investors\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc. It is a unique opportunity to better inform on the reforms needed for Cameroon to achieve its emerging status by 2035 whilst ensuring the effective implementation of the AfCFTA. In addition\, this event will create a platform for professional development and effective policy discourse. \nPanelists and Moderator \nPr. Christian Zamo Akono: Associate Professor of the Faculties of Economics and Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG) of the University of Yaoundé II-Soa (Cameroon)\nMs Frida Basok: International Trade law and Trade Policy Expert at ECCAS Women’s Entrepreneurship Council\nLandry Roland Noutchang: Director of Promotion and Cooperation at the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Crafts\, Corporate director\, Senior international consultant\, Douala\, Cameroon\nModerator: Henri Kouam\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-african-continental-free-trade-area-benefits-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:The African Continental Free Trade Area: Benefits\, Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Date: 24 June 2021     –     Time: 09AM     –    Venue: Mansel Hotel -Fouda (Register Here)Background\nOn 1st January 2021\, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)\, created with a view to eventually integrate all states of the African Union into a free trade area\, was effectively put in place. This continental market\, which brings together several African countries\, will cover a market of over 1.2 billion people and a gross domestic product (GDP) of $2.5 trillion. In terms of the number of participating countries\, the AfCFTA\, at full strength\, will be the world’s largest free trade area since the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) with 53 member countries. To date\, 54 of the 55 member states of the African Union have signed the Agreement\, but only 36 countries have deposited their instruments of ratification\, thus becoming States Parties to the Agreement. \nWith this in mind and given the socioeconomic context marked by the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing the first edition of the Nkafu Open Trade Initiative Discussion on the theme: “The African Continental Free Trade Area: Benefits\, Opportunities and Challenges”. \nObjectives  \nThe main objective of this event is to provide a platform for high-level experts to address the requirements for the successful implementation of the AfCFTA. The discussion will center around the challenges with implementation and the benefits and opportunities of AfCFTA for African countries. Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to: \nExamine the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area \nCritically Assess the Agreement and its benefits to member countries \nOutline the development implications of the AfCFTA on health\, education\, employment and consumption \nAssess the appropriateness of current procedures in the implementation monitoring of the agreement. \nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to facilitate the process of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area. \nVenue and date \nThe discussion is scheduled for 24th June 2021 at the Mansel Hotel in Yaoundé-Cameroon. \nTarget audience \nThis panel discussion will provide a forum of 50 participants (including the panel discussion) from different fields of expertise\, and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The audience consists of government representatives\, traders\, investors\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc. \nPanelists and Moderator \nPr. Christian Zamo Akono: Associate Professor of the Faculties of Economics and Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG) of the University of Yaoundé II-Soa (Cameroon)\nMs Frida Basok: International Trade law and Trade Policy Expert at ECCAS Women’s Entrepreneurship Council\nLandry Roland Noutchang: Director of Promotion and Cooperation at the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Crafts\, Corporate director\, Senior international consultant\, Douala\, Cameroon\nModerator: Henri Kouam\n.fusion-button.button-42 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-96{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .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-96{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-96{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-96 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-67{ 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-african-continental-free-trade-area-benefits-opportunities-and-challenges-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Open trade Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210618T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T202154
CREATED:20230824T083954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T114950Z
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Construction Permit In Cameroon: Is The Interference Of Professionals’ Associations Necessary?
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 18th 2021 at the Mansel Hotel\, Fouda\, Yaoundé-Cameroon \nBackground\nA resilient and adaptable infrastructure is necessary for economic development. In other to realize such projects\, individuals are required to obtain a building permit. The building permit is a preliminary declaration that allows for the verification of a construction initiative in a given locality\, in line with town planning and architectural rules in force. In Cameroon\, this document issued by the local council authority is mandatory for any possible new construction or modification of an existing infrastructure. Therefore\, any construction without an official permit is liable to a penalty of 30% of the estimated cost of the building.\nAccording to Law No.2004/003 of April 21\, 2004\,?governing the Cameroonian Urban Planning Code and the decree of 23rd April 2008; the process of obtaining this document has been considerably shortened. Yet\, it remains quite complex. This complexity is evident in the plurality of procedures\, requirements\, norms\, offices\, conditions\, actors\, documents\, and stakeholders involved in the process. All these are accompanied by the heavy financial burden\, time-consuming processes\, boycotts\, administrative bottlenecks and corruption; all of which lead to unorganized and slow urban development. Moreover\, within this complexity is the reality that such mechanisms differ from one place to another across the national territory; thereby creating some sought of uncertainty\, non-uniformity\, and lack of trust in the system. The improvement in the issuance mechanism of Construction Permits in Cameroon is very vital for a country that has the ambition to achieve its economic emergence by 2035.\nTo issue the document\, the administrative and technical bodies ensure that future infrastructure comply with town planning regulations\, whether it concerns the layout of the works\, their nature\, their location\, the architecture or the development of their surroundings. They equally check if the work plan has been established under the responsibility of an architect registered with the National Order of Architects of Cameroon. Law n° 2004/003 of 21 April 2004 governing urban planning in Cameroon\, stipulates in its article 107 paragraph 1 that the building permit is obtained “…after verification of its conformity with the rules of art and urban planning rules in force”.\nDespite the reforms undertaken in the urbanization sector in Cameroon (2014\, 2016\, 2017)\, many bottlenecks still mar the process of obtaining building permits. In particular\, there are governance issues. Excessive procedural patterns seem to hamper the realization of the objectives set by the government of Cameroon to attract much needed local and foreign direct investment to the country. Other related challenges are the real costs of obtaining permits\, delays\, land issues\, corruption and influence peddling.\nCognizant of all these difficulties\, and knowing that the construction permit is one of the indicators that informs the business environment of a state\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is organizing a public debate on the theme:?Obtaining construction permit in Cameroon: Is the interference of professionals associations necessary?”. \nObjectives  \nThe main objective of the Nkafu public debates is to provide a platform for high-level Cameroonian and African experts to address the requirements for successful investment in Cameroon. This particular event aims to provide a critical assessment of the current business environment on the processing of construction permits in Cameroon. \nSpecifically\, it will provide an opportunity to: \nExamine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index\, particularly in terms of facilitating construction permits;\nCritically assess the legislation and administrative procedures for obtaining construction permits;\nAssess the appropriateness of transferring the processing and issuing of building permits to professional associations such as civil engineers and architects etc.;\nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to facilitate the process of obtaining construction permits and improve the business climate in Cameroon. \nPanelists  \nAbondo Antoine Rollin\, Civil Engineer\nDr. Steve Tametong\, Democracy Fellow\, Nkafu Policy health Institute\nAbanda Jean Rogwer\, Civil Engineer\, Polytechnician E-MBA Strategic Management\nEtie Lionel Makoge\, Magistrate Supreme Court \nModerator: Dr. Fuein Vera\, Research Fellow in Economics Affairs\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nVenue and date  \nThis second edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for June 18th 2021 at the Mansel Hotel\, Fouda\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.  \n Target audience  \nThis debate will provide a forum of 50 participants from different fields of expertise\, and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The audience consists of government representatives\, professionals’ associations (civil engineers\, architects\, notaries\, etc.)\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc.\nREGISTER NOW  
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/obtaining-construction-permit-in-cameroon-is-the-interference-of-professionals-associations-necessary/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Construction Permit In Cameroon: Is The Interference Of Professionals’ Associations Necessary?
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 18th 2021 at the Mansel Hotel\, Fouda\, Yaoundé-Cameroon (Register Here)Background? \nA resilient and adaptable infrastructure is necessary for economic development. In other to?realize?such projects\, individuals are required to obtain a building permit. The building permit is a preliminary declaration that allows for the verification of a construction initiative in a given locality\, in line with town planning and architectural rules in force. In Cameroon\, this document issued by the local council authority is mandatory for any possible new construction or modification of an existing?infrastructure. Therefore\, any construction without an official permit is liable to a penalty of 30% of the estimated cost of the building.? \nAccording to Law No.2004/003 of April 21\, 2004\,?governing the Cameroonian Urban Planning Code and the decree of 23rd April 2008; the process of obtaining this document has been considerably shortened. Yet\, it remains quite complex. This complexity is evident in the plurality of procedures\, requirements\, norms\, offices\, conditions\, actors\, documents\, and stakeholders involved in the process. All these are accompanied by the heavy financial burden\, time-consuming processes\, boycotts\, administrative bottlenecks and corruption; all of which lead to?unorganized?and slow urban development. Moreover\, within this complexity is the reality that such mechanisms differ from one place to another across the national territory; thereby creating some sought of uncertainty\, non-uniformity\, and lack of trust in the system. The improvement in the issuance mechanism of Construction Permits in Cameroon is very vital for a country that has the ambition to achieve its economic emergence by 2035.?? \nTo?issue the document\, the administrative and technical bodies ensure that future infrastructure comply with town planning regulations\, whether it concerns the layout of the works\, their nature\, their location\, the architecture or the development of their surroundings.?They equally?check if the work plan has been established under the responsibility of an architect registered with the National Order of Architects of Cameroon. Law n° 2004/003 of 21 April 2004 governing urban planning in Cameroon\, stipulates in its article 107 paragraph 1 that the building permit is obtained “…after verification of its conformity with the rules of art and urban planning rules in force”.?? \nDespite the reforms undertaken in the?urbanization?sector in Cameroon (2014\, 2016\, 2017)\, many bottlenecks still mar the process of obtaining building permits. In particular\, there are governance issues. Excessive procedural patterns seem to hamper the?realization?of the objectives set by the government of Cameroon to attract much needed local and foreign direct investment to the country. Other related challenges are the real costs of obtaining permits\, delays\, land issues\, corruption and influence peddling.?? \nCognizant of all these difficulties\, and knowing that the construction permit is one of the indicators that informs the business environment of a state\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is?organizing?a public debate on the theme:?Obtaining construction permit in Cameroon: Is the interference of professionals associations necessary?”.? \n?Objectives  \nThe main objective of the Nkafu public debates is to provide a platform for high-level Cameroonian and African experts to address the requirements for successful investment in Cameroon. This particular event aims to provide a critical assessment of the current business environment on the processing of construction permits in Cameroon. \n?Specifically\, it will provide an opportunity to:? \nExamine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index\, particularly in terms of facilitating construction permits;?? \n?Critically assess the legislation and administrative procedures for obtaining construction permits;?? \nAssess the appropriateness of transferring the processing and issuing of building permits to professional associations such as civil engineers and architects etc.;? \nIdentify and propose policy recommendations to facilitate the process of obtaining construction permits and improve the business climate in Cameroon.? \nPanelists \nAbondo Antoine Rollin\, Civil Engineer\nDr. Steve Tametong\, Democracy Fellow\, Nkafu Policy health Institute\nAbanda Jean Rogwer\, Civil Engineer\, Polytechnician E-MBA Strategic Management\nEtie Lionel Makoge\, Magistrate Supreme Court\nModerator: Dr. Fuein Vera\, Research Fellow in Economics Affairs\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nVenue and date  \nThis second edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for June 18th 2021 at the Mansel Hotel\, Fouda\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.  \n Target audience  \nThis debate will provide a forum of 50 participants from different fields of expertise\, and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The audience consists of government representatives\, professionals’ associations (civil engineers\, architects\, notaries\, etc.)\, academics\, researchers and students\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society and public representatives etc.  \n.fusion-button.button-41 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-95{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .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-95{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-95{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-95 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-66{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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SUMMARY:Africa’s Road To Recovery – A Conversation With Gwendoline Abunaw
DESCRIPTION:Date and time: June 3\, 2021\, 11:30am-12:30pm\, Cameroon TimeVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here) \n1. Background\nCOVID-19 has caused an unprecedented shock to the global economy\, with disrupted supply chains\, border closures\, and social distancing measures that have disrupted travel\, education\, trade\, and health systems across the world. The rise of teleworking\, telemedicine\, and e-learning have imposed changes across society and IMF’s Geoffrey Okamoto writes that we live in the most uncertain of times. A precise outcome may not beknown\, but the probability of a few that are most likely can be calculated.\nFurthermore\, the axiom of trade liberalization\, economic integration\, and globalization is increasingly contested as economies are increasingly regionalizing supply and pursue narrower objectives. While these trends were imminent prior to COVID-19\, the great lockdown has accelerated structural trends such as digitalization across the global economy\, prompting the need to assess their interactions in a post-COVID world.\nNow is the time for global solidarity and support\, especially with the most vulnerable in our societies\, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Only together can we overcome the intertwined health and social and economic impacts of the pandemic and prevent its escalation into a protracted humanitarian catastrophe\, with the potential loss of already achieved development gains.\nIn this hourlong conversation with Mrs. Gwendoline Abunaw\, the Nkafu Policy Institute will examine how the post pandemic world is transforming economies and societies across Sub-Saharan Africa and what the continent must do in order to thrive in the post-COVID world.\n2. Objectives\nThis event aims to provide a framework for which to analyze oncoming socio-economic and political trends\, whilst emphasizing the interaction between perceived structural trends spanning digitization\, demographic shifts\, and economic development across society.\n3. Main themes to be discussed during the event \nGovernment priorities in a post-COVID world; balancing economic realism (ballooning deficits)\, growth-centric economic reforms\, and development.\nUnderstanding the role of collective nationalism countries and implications for bilateral relationships in a post-COVID world\nThe role of economic nationalism and globalization in shaping structural trends across trade and innovation.\nClimate change and implications for employment\, competitiveness\, and sovereignty.\nGlobalization\, economic convergence\, and solidarity between developing and advanced market economies.\nThe short\, medium\, and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on continental trends such as digitization\, trade\, and demographic shifts.\nThe implications of COVID-19 on bilateral relationships and on the AfCFTA\nThe implications of COVID-19 on economic development and regional convergence between Africa and advanced economies. \n4. Expectations\nAt the end of this event\, the participants will understand the following: \nThe short\, medium\, and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on continental trends such as digitization\, trade\, and demographic shifts.\nThe implications of COVID-19 on bilateral relationships and on the AfCFTA\nThe implications of COVID-19 on economic development and regional convergence between Africa and advanced economies \n5. Date and Venue\nThursday\, June 3\, 2021. 11:30am-12:30pm. Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n6. Panelists/Speakers\nMain Speaker\nMrs. Gwendoline E.N Abunaw\nManaging Director\, ECOBANK\, Cameroon.\nModerator\nDr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n7. 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.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/africas-road-to-recovery-a-conversation-with-gwendoline-abunaw-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Africa’s Road to Recovery – A Conversation with Gwendoline Abunaw
DESCRIPTION:Date and time: June 3rd 2021\, 11:30am-12:30pm\, Cameroon TimeVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)1. Background\nCOVID-19 has caused an unprecedented shock to the global economy\, with disrupted supply chains\, border closures\, and social distancing measures that have disrupted travel\, education\, trade\, and health systems across the world. The rise of teleworking\, telemedicine\, and e-learning have imposed changes across society and IMF’s Geoffrey Okamoto writes that we live in the most uncertain of times. A precise outcome may not be known\, but the probability of a few that are most likely can be calculated.\nFurthermore\, the axiom of trade liberalization\, economic integration\, and globalization is increasingly contested as economies are increasingly regionalizing supply and pursue narrower objectives. While these trends were imminent prior to COVID-19\, the great lockdown has accelerated structural trends such as digitalization across the global economy\, prompting the need to assess their interactions in a post-COVID world.\nNow is the time for global solidarity and support\, especially with the most vulnerable in our societies\, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Only together can we overcome the intertwined health and social and economic impacts of the pandemic and prevent its escalation into a protracted humanitarian catastrophe\, with the potential loss of already achieved development gains.\nIn this hourlong conversation the Nkafu Policy Institute will examine how the post pandemic world is transforming economies and societies across Sub-Saharan Africa and what the continent must do in order to thrive in the post-COVID world.\n2. Objectives\nThis event aims to provide a framework for which to analyze oncoming socio-economic and political trends\, whilst emphasizing the interaction between perceived structural trends spanning digitization\, demographic shifts\, and economic development across society.\n3. Main themes to be discussed during the event\nGovernment priorities in a post-COVID world; balancing economic realism (ballooning deficits)\, growth-centric economic reforms\, and development.\nUnderstanding the role of collective nationalism countries and implications for bilateral relationships in a post-COVID world\nThe role of economic nationalism and globalization in shaping structural trends across trade and innovation.\nClimate change and implications for employment\, competitiveness\, and sovereignty.\nGlobalization\, economic convergence\, and solidarity between developing and advanced market economies.\nThe short\, medium\, and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on continental trends such as digitization\, trade\, and demographic shifts.\nThe implications of COVID-19 on bilateral relationships and on the AfCFTA\nThe implications of COVID-19 on economic development and regional convergence between Africa and advanced economies.\n4. Expectations\nAt the end of this event\, the participants will understand the following:\nThe short\, medium\, and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on continental trends such as digitization\, trade\, and demographic shifts.\nThe implications of COVID-19 on bilateral relationships and on the AfCFTA\nThe implications of COVID-19 on economic development and regional convergence between Africa and advanced economies\n5. Date and Venue\nThursday\, June 3rd\, 2021. 11:30am-12:30pm. Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n6. Panelists/Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-97{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-97 > .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-97{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-97 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-97{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-97 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Main Speaker\nMrs. Gwendoline E.N Abunaw\nManaging Director\, ECOBANK\, Cameroon.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-98{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-98 > .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-98{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-98 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-98{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-98 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-99{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-99 > .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-99{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-99 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-99{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-99 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Moderator\nDr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-100{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-100 > .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-100{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-100 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-100{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-100 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}7. 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-43 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-101{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-101 > .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-101{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-101 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-101{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-101 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-68{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Prosperity And Economic Freedom of Women: The Challenges Of Female Entrepreneurship In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Prosperity And Economic Freedom of Women: The Challenges Of Female Entrepreneurship In Cameroon \nDate: 26th May 2021  –  Time: 11:00 – 13:00\nVenue: Head Quarters of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\,  Yaoundé-Cameroon  (Register Here) \nBackground   \nWomen 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. It is a well-known fact that if women participated in the global economy to the same degree as men\, the world economy would gain an additional $11 trillion in annual GDP. Studies show that women’s participation in the workforce contribute to the growth of a country’s economy \nThe Cameroon woman has for long been the economic backbone of the nation\, yet she remains largely marginalized in the society generally and in the economic sector in particular. The 2019 statistics from the UN Office of Coordination of Human Affairs (OCHA) in Cameroon shows that 39% of the national population lives below the poverty line and this rate rises to 51.5% for women with 79.2% of them are underemployed.  \nWomen are involved in so many income generating activities and various projects that helps to increase the country’s national wealth while creating jobs that enhances the advancement of women and the family (Nkafu DBI report\, 2020). Despite this recognized potential\, female entrepreneurs in Cameroon still faces enormous challenges (family constraints\, lack of education and training\, gender inequality\, difficulty to access finance\, fear of failure\, and timidity) that hinders them from achieving prosperity and economic freedom. The vast majority of Cameroon women\, regardless of educational level\, find themselves in a disadvantaged position in the economic sphere. Despite the clear economic and social gains\, numerous structural and cultural barriers impede women from entering\, remaining\, or advancing the business world. \nIt therefore against this framework that the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation seeks to promote the economic freedom and prosperity of female entrepreneurs in Cameroon by addressing the challenges they face. \nObjective of the panel discussion  \nThe main objective of this panel discussion is to promote the economic freedom and prosperity of female entrepreneurs in Cameroon by address their challenges. \nSpecifically;  \nTo examine the contribution of women in entrepreneurship to wealth creation To provide in-depth analysis of the female entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon. \nExamine the current challenges of female entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nCritically assess government measures put in place to promote female entrepreneurship in Cameroon. \nIdentify and propose possible measures to ameliorate the conditions of women in entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nTarget audience:  \nEntrepreneurs\nExperts in Public Policy and Policymakers \nEconomists and Researchers \nCivil Society Organisations and other interested stakeholders \nMembers of SBEC Network \nGeneral public  \nExpected outputs and outcomes \nAt the end of the panel discussion\, they participants will understand;  \nThe contribution of women in entrepreneurs in wealth creation \nThe female entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon \nCurrent challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and government measures put in place to promote female entrepreneurship in Cameroon\nThe possible measures needed to ameliorate the conditions of women in entrepreneurship in Cameroon.  \nPanelists \nBertha Yenwo Yiberla – President of the African Women in Leadership Organization Cameroon Chapter (AWLO)\nYolande Boyomo – Founder and CEO of Djefyns Hope Secrets\nDr Alphonsine Florine Tchokote – Delegate of Yaounde Agropastoral Entrepreneurs GIC and Director of DOSIFLORE\nIsabelle Kpwang – CEO and Founder of DK Group and Managing Director of Les Délices d’Isabelle \nOrganizers \nThis panel discussion is organised by the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation \nVenue and Date  \nThe panel discussion is scheduled for the 26th May 2021 at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation Headquarters in Simbock\, Yaoundé-Cameroon from 9:00am to 13:00pm \nContact \nDenis and Lenora Foretia Foundation \nTel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54/ 698 64 55 24 \ninfo@foretiafoundation.org\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/prosperity-and-economic-freedom-of-women-the-challenges-of-female-entrepreneurship-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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SUMMARY:Training On Fish And Snail Production
DESCRIPTION:Background\nAlmost one in four people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) were estimated to be undernourished in 2017\, representing about one-third of the 821 million people suffering from chronic hunger globally (FAO et al.\, 2018). In addition to a high prevalence of chronic hunger in SSA\, many more people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies (Joy et al.\, 2014; Kumssa et al.\, 2015; Harika et al.\, 2017). There is clear evidence that the global economy for agriculture and food system is changing; spurred on by rapid population rise\, increase development and demand for agricultural commodities for biofuels. Africa\, with no exception\, is experiencing rapid population growth and urbanisation with major implications for food supplies (AFDB\, 2015).\nAn investment in the agricultural sector of the economy with specific regards to the production and marketing of Snails and Fishes which are very rich in dietary protein and have high nutritious contents will have the following effects on the population: improved nutrition and health conditions\, poverty alleviation and wealth creation\, promotes entrepreneurship/job creation\, income diversification\, while promoting environmental sustainability and economic development. \nIn this light\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation which focuses on equipping entrepreneurs with organizational and business skills and enhance sustainable economic development is organizing a Workshop which will run for 4 days starting from Wednesday May\, 26th to Saturday May 29th\, 2021. This workshop is aimed at building the capacity of entrepreneurs on Fish and Snail production that will promote entrepreneurship and spur economic growth in Cameroon. \nModules \nMorphology of the African catfish\nTypes of fish farms\nConstruction of fish ponds\nPond care\nHarvesting and drying\nFish health and nutrition\nFish products and bi-products\nSnail Morphology\nTypes of snail pens\nConstruction of snail pens\nSnail feeding and reproduction\nCaring for juveniles and harvesting\nSnail products and bi-products \nWhy should I register for this training? \nCost effective to start the business\nCan reproduce in all seasons\nThe business is very lucrative with a fast turnover\nCan be reared for business and household consumption\nThere is a high demand for fish and snails\nCreation of employment for self and others.\nWill receive a proper follow up after training until business is set up.\nBonus training module on entrepreneurship and business management.\nHave direct contact with experts. \nEligibility Criteria\nApplicants must fulfil the following criteria to be considered eligible for the training: \nAspiring business person;\nWilling to start up a business after training. \nOther Benefits\n– Direct registration as a simple member of the SBEC Network (www.foretiafoundation.org/sbec-network/)\nPayment Process \nPayment of a training fee of 25\,000 frs will be done via MTN Mobile Money using the number: 672 31 43 10 (Name: Ngole Juliette Eloe) \nDeadline\nDeadline to receive registration is set for the 24th of May 2021.\nInformation And Queries\nFor further information and questions regarding the training\, please contact the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation via:\nEmail: snamondo@foretiafoundation.org\nTel: (+237) 672 31 43 10\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/training-on-fish-and-snail-production/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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