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SUMMARY:DIFFUSION DES RÉSULTATS DE RECHERCHE SUR L’ACCES AU CRÉDIT AU CAMEROUN
DESCRIPTION:ContexteDans les économies en développement\, dont le Cameroun\, l’accès au financement est l’une des principales contraintes auxquelles les entrepreneurs sont confrontés lorsqu’ils veulent développer leurs activités. Un regard critique sur l’indicateur d’accès au crédit de la Banque mondiale pour la période 2007-2020 montre que le Cameroun a fait des progrès dans l’obtention de crédits par rapport à d’autres pays d’Afrique subsaharienne. En effet\, en 2007\, le Cameroun occupait la 117ème place\, derrière des pays comme le Gabon\, qui occupe la 101ème place\, ou le Mozambique\, qui occupe la 87ème place. Actuellement\, le Cameroun a dépassé ces pays qui se classent respectivement à la 132ème et 165ème place. Cependant\, le Cameroun n’a pas encore obtenu son meilleur classement pour l’indice d’accès au crédit. En effet\, l’asymétrie d’information entre les emprunteurs et les prêteurs rend difficile la canalisation des ressources disponibles vers les secteurs productifs de l’économie. En outre\, les procédures et conditions requises pour l’obtention d’un crédit sont trop lourdes pour les citoyens ordinaires\, en majorité\, employés dans le secteur informel. Par conséquent\, seulement 14\,20% des entreprises du secteur formel déclarent avoir une ligne de crédit ou un prêt d’une institution financière\, tandis que 41\,1% des entreprises identifient l’accès et le coût du financement comme un obstacle “majeur” ou “très grave”. La grande question qui a suscité des inquiétudes dans le cadre de cette étude est la suivante : pourquoi un nombre considérable d’entreprises sont-elles exclues du secteur financier formel au Cameroun ?\nObjectif de l’événement\nLe séminaire vise les objectifs suivants : \nDiffuser les conclusions d’un rapport thématique sur l’obtention de crédit au Cameroun ;\nFaire une évaluation de l’état actuel de l’accès au crédit au Cameroun ;\nProposer des recommandations aux décideurs politiques qui peuvent contribuer à améliorer la position du Cameroun dans le classement. \nDate\, lieu et méthodologie de l’événement\nLe séminaire est prévu en ligne via Zoom le 30 Novembre 2020 de 15h à 16h30 (heure du Cameroun). Il sera organisé par le Nkafu Policy Institute\, le think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia. Les discussions seront enregistrées et partagées avec les participants inscrits.\nPanélistes\nLe panel sera constitué de trois intervenants et d’un modérateur. Ils comprennent :\nLes panélistes: \nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Directeur des Chercheurs Associés au Nkafu Policy Institute et chef d’équipe du projet DBI au Cameroun ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nDr. OKAH Françoise – Enseignante-Chercheure en Economie et Finances ; Université de Yaoundé II ; Cameroun. (à confirmer).\nM. Enokenwa BESONG – Gestionnaire de portefeuille à Afriland First Bank ; Yaoundé-Cameroun. (à confirmer). \nModérateur : \nHenri Kouam – Analyste de politique économique au Nkafu Policy Institute ; Yaoundé-Cameroun. \n Préoccupations thématiques\nLa discussion portera sur quatre questions principales que les individus et les entreprises rencontrent dans l’obtention de crédits au Cameroun\, et qui sont formulées comme suit : \nL’état actuel du classement du Cameroun dans l’indice d’obtention de crédit est-il encourageant ?\nLes procédures d’obtention de crédit au Cameroun sont-elles décrites comme trop complexes ? Est-ce une pilule amère à avaler pour les demandeurs ?\nLes conditions d’obtention d’un crédit au Cameroun sont-elles favorables aux investisseurs étrangers ?\nLes conditions d’obtention de crédit sont-elles souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes ? Quelles sont les recommandations qui peuvent être faites pour améliorer la situation des femmes en particulier et les conditions générales d’obtention de crédit au Cameroun ? \nParticipation\nL’événement prévoit de réunir des participants de divers secteurs\, notamment mais pas exclusivement des investisseurs potentiels\, des banquiers\, des personnes des secteurs public et privé\, les médias\, ainsi que des économistes et des chercheurs dans le domaine de l’accès au financement. Il n’y a pas de frais de participation.  La seule condition est de s’inscrire en ligne à l’événement et d’avoir accès à Internet.\nAttentes\nÀ la fin de l’événement\, les participants sont censés savoir \nSi l’état actuel du classement du Cameroun dans l’indicateur d’obtention de crédit est encourageant ou non.\nSi les procédures pour obtenir un crédit au Cameroun sont complexes\, et si c’est une pilule amère à avaler par les demandeurs.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un crédit au Cameroun sont favorables ou non aux investisseurs étrangers.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un crédit sont souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes. \nProgramme de l’évènement\n15h00                          Début\n15h00 – 15h05             Mot d’ouverture\n15h05 – 15h15             Présentation du rapport\n15h15 – 16h05             Discussion avec les différents panélistes\n16h05 – 16h25             Session de questions et réponses\n16h25 – 16h30             Mot de clôture\n16h30                          Fin\nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/diffusion-des-resultats-de-recherche-sur-lacces-au-credit-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Disseminating The Research Findings Of A Thematic Report On Obtaining Credit In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:BackgroundIn developing economies including Cameroon\, access to finance is among the top constraints entrepreneurs face when they want to scale up their businesses. A critical look at the World Bank Doing Business Indicator of Access to Credit in Cameroon from 2007 to 2020 show that the country has made some progress in the getting credit indicator as compared to other Sub-Saharan African countries. In fact\, in 2007\, Cameroon’s 117th position was behind countries like Gabon’s 101th or Mozambique’s 87th positions. Currently\, Cameroon has surpassed those countries which respectively rank 132th and 165th. However\, Cameroon is yet to have its best ranking on getting credit index. Indeed\, the information asymmetry between borrowers and lenders makes it difficult to channel available resources to the productive sectors of the economy. In addition\, the procedures and conditions required for obtaining credit are too cumbersome to a spectrum of ordinary citizens most of whom are employed in the informal sector. Consequently\, only 14.20% of firms in the formal sector report having a line of credit or a loan from a financial institution while 41.1% of firms identify access/cost of finance as a “major” or “very severe” obstacle. The big question which evoked concerns for this study is\, why are so many firms excluded from the formal financial sector in Cameroon? Purpose of the event\nThe seminar is aimed at the following:\nTo disseminate the findings of a thematic report on obtaining credit in Cameroon;\nMake an evaluation of the current state as regards access to credit in Cameroon;\nPropose recommendations for policymakers that can help improve Cameroon’s position in the ranking.\nDate\, host\, and methodology of the event\n The seminar is scheduled to take place online via Zoom on November 30\, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time). It will be hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Cameroonian think tank lodged at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. The discussions will be registered and shared with registered participants.\n Panelists\n The panel will be constituted of three speakers and a moderator. They include:\nModerator:\nMr. Henri Kouam – Economic Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroon.\n Thematic concerns\nThe discussion will be focused on four main issues that individuals and companies encounter in obtaining credit in Cameroon\, and are formulated as follows:\nIs the current state of Cameroon’s ranking in “getting credit index” encouraging?\nAre the procedures to obtain credit in Cameroon be described as too complex? Is it a bitter pill for applicants to swallow?\nAre the conditions for obtaining credit in Cameroon favorable to foreign investors?\nAre the conditions for obtaining credit often difficult for women to meet? What are some of the recommendations that can be made to improve the situation of women in particular and the overall conditions in obtaining credit in Cameroon?\n Participation\n The event envisages to bring participants from various sectors including but not limited to potential investors\, individuals from the public and private sectors\, the media\, as well as economists and researchers. There is no participation fee. The only requirement is to register online for the event and have access to internet.\nExpectations\nAt the end of the event\, participants are expected to know:\nWhether the current state of Cameroon’s ranking in “getting credit indicator\,” is encouraging or not.\nIf the procedures to obtain credit in Cameroon is complex\, and whether it is a bitter pill to swallow by applicants.\nWhether the conditions for obtaining credit in Cameroon are favorable to foreign investors or not.\nIf the conditions for obtaining credit is often difficult for women to meet.\n.fusion-button.button-58 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-173{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-173 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-107{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:THE EFFECTS OF INFORMATION ASYMMETRY ON BUSINESS GROWTH IN CAMEROON
DESCRIPTION:27th November\, 2020Online\, Zoom\n3pm to 4:00pm\nBackground\nSmall businesses dominate most economies in the world\, and in the Cameroon context account for 90 % of all firms\, drive employment above 60% and equally serve as machinery for generating both local and foreign revenue. SMEs form the basis for national development and economic growth. Despite the role played by SME’s\, they still face enormous challenges in the areas of  access to finance and management but inadequate information asymmetry is one of the most crucial problem faced by SME’Ss and is considered by economists as a major source of market failures.\, Based on the report published by the Nkafu Policy Institute on “Developing a Conducive Environment for Small and Medium sized Enterprises Growth in Cameroon” (February 25\, 2019)\, SMEs have a poor relationship with the agencies and institutions established by Government to support and promote their growth. Most SMEs are not even aware that such institutions exist to encourage them.\nIt is against this backdrop that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a webinar on the theme “The Effects of Information Asymmetry on Business Growth in Cameroon” so as to accompany entrepreneurs in accessing adequate and vital information necessary for the growth and development of their businesses.\nGeneral objectives\nThe main objective of this webinar is to enlighten entrepreneurs on how to access accurate information on Business registration modalities\, Tax regulations\, Governmental Support\, and other pertinent information necessary for business growth and sustainability.\nSpecific objectives\nThe specific objective is to: \nSolve the problem of information asymmetry by bringing officials from the government and private sectors to share current information and opportunities available for the growth of SME’s in Cameroon. \nTarget audience: \nSBEC network members\nEntrepreneurs\nGeneral public \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-effects-of-information-asymmetry-on-business-growth-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:LES EFFETS DE L’ASYMETRIE DE L’INFORMATION SUR LA CROISSANCE ENTREPRENEURIALE AU CAMEROUN
DESCRIPTION:27 Novembre\, 2020En ligne\, Zoom \n15 heures à 16 heures\nContexte \nLes petites entreprises dominent la plupart des économies du monde et\, dans le contexte camerounais\, représentent 90% de toutes les entreprises\, génèrent plus de 60% d’emplois et servent également de mécanisme pour générer des revenus locaux et étrangers. Les PME constituent la base du développement national et de la croissance économique. Malgré ce rôle que jouent les PME\, elles sont encore confrontées à d’énormes défis dans les domaines tels que l’accès au financement et à la gestion\, mais aussi l’asymétrie de l’information est l’un des problèmes les plus cruciaux auxquels sont confrontées les PME et est considérée par les économistes comme une source majeure de la défaillance des marchés.  Selon le rapport publié par la Nkafu Policy Institute sur « Développer un environnement propice à la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises au Cameroun » (25 février 2019)\, les PME ont de mauvaises relations avec les agences et institutions créées par le gouvernement pour soutenir et promouvoir leur croissance. La plupart des PME ne savent même pas que de telles institutions existent pour les encourager.\nC’est dans ce contexte que le Centre des Petites Entreprises et de l’Entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia organise un webinaire sur le thème « Les effets de l’asymetrie de l’information sur la croissance entrepreneuriale au Cameroun » afin d’accompagner les entrepreneurs à accéder à l’information adéquate\, vitale et nécessaire pour la croissance et le développement de leurs entreprises.\nObjectif général\nL’objectif principal de ce webinaire est d’éclairer la lanterne des entrepreneurs sur la manière d’accéder à des informations précises sur les modalités d’enregistrement des entreprises\, les réglementations fiscales\, le soutien gouvernemental et d’autres informations pertinentes nécessaires à la croissance et à la durabilité de l’entreprise.\nObjectif spécifique\nL’objectif spécifique est de : \nRésoudre le problème de l’asymétrie de l’information en mettant ensemble des fonctionnaires du gouvernement et acteurs du secteur privé afin de partager les informations réelles et les opportunités disponibles pour la croissance des PME au Cameroun. \nPublic cible : \nMembres du réseau SBEC\nEntrepreneurs\nGrand public \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/les-effets-de-lasymetrie-de-linformation-sur-la-croissance-entrepreneuriale-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:CONFERENCE DE PRESSE : PRESENTATION DU RAPPORT SUR LE BUDGET 2020 AU CAMEROUN
DESCRIPTION:La conférence de presse est prévue au siège de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia au quartier Simbock à Yaoundé – 100 m du Collège Jésus Marie – le 09 Novembre 2020 de 10h00 à 11h00 (heure du Cameroun). Elle sera organisée par le Nkafu Policy Institute – think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia.ContexteEn 2020\, l’économie camerounaise\, comme la plupart des économies dans le monde\, a subi de plein fouet la crise liée à la propagation du nouveau coronavirus (Covid-19). Ce choc sanitaire a eu des conséquences notoires sur tous les secteurs d’activité et\, a entrainé de profonds changements dans la vie socio-économique. A titre illustratif\, la chute des cours du pétrole sur les marchés mondiaux\, le ralentissement de l’activité des entreprises en raison de la fermeture des frontières et du confinement\, la baisse conséquente des recettes fiscales et non fiscales\, ont creusé le déficit budgétaire du pays qui est passé à 4\,5% du PIB contre 1\,5% du PIB initialement attendu. Dans l’optique d’atténuer les effets de la pandémie de coronavirus sur l’économie\, le Gouvernement du Cameroun a adopté une série de mesures parmi lesquelles la modification de son budget pour l’exercice 2020.\nAinsi\, le 03 juin 2020\, la loi de finances 2020 promulguée le 24 Décembre 2019 par le Président de la République via la Loi N°2019/023 du 24 Décembre 2019\, a été amendée par l’ordonnance N°2020/001 du 03 Juin 2020. Cette Loi de Finances Rectificative (collectif budgétaire) modifie et complète certaines dispositions de la Loi N°2019/023 du 24 Décembre 2019 portant loi de finances de la République du Cameroun pour l’exercice 2020. Elle établit le nouveau budget 2020 du Cameroun à 4 409 milliards de Francs CFA contre 4 951\,7 milliards de Francs CFA initialement prévue\, soit une baisse de 542\,7 milliards de Francs CFA en valeur absolue.\nLa conséquence directe de la baisse du budget 2020 est la diminution des crédits de paiements accordés aux départements ministériels engagés dans la promotion et l’amélioration de la compétitivité nationale. Malgré cet ajustement du budget de l’Etat\, le besoin de financement et de trésorerie de l’économie\, estimé à 1304\,5 milliards de F.CFA avant la crise sanitaire se situe désormais à 1816 milliards de F.CFA ; d’où la nécessité de recourir à un endettement pour financer le déficit budgétaire. Au regard de la conjoncture morose\, cette situation pousse à s’interroger d’une part sur la viabilité budgétaire et la soutenabilité de la dette de l’Etat du Cameroun et d’autre part\, sur la promotion du libre marché compte tenu des engagements du pays dans le cadre de l’intégration sous-régionale et continentale.\n Objectif de l’événement\nCette conférence de presse vise les objectifs suivants :\n– Diffuser les conclusions du rapport 2020 sur le budget au Cameroun ;\n– Faire une analyse de la résilience de la politique budgétaire du Cameroun pour l’année 2020 en se focalisant sur la viabilité de la dette de l’Etat et la promotion de la libre entreprise ;\n– Proposer des recommandations aux décideurs politiques pour éviter le surendettement et pour développer un secteur manufacturier sain\, compétitif et diversifié\, capable d’inverser la structure du commerce extérieur (exportations et importations).\nDate\, lieu et méthodologie de l’événement\nLa conférence de presse est prévue au siège de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia au quartier Simbock à Yaoundé – 100 m du Collège Jésus Marie – le 09 Novembre 2020 de 10h00 à 11h00 (heure du Cameroun). Elle sera organisée par le Nkafu Policy Institute – think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia.\n Panélistes\nLe panel sera constitué de deux intervenants et d’une modératrice. Ce sont :\nLes panélistes :\nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Directeur des Chercheurs Associés au Nkafu Policy Institute et Chef d’équipe du Projet DBI au Cameroun ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nDr. Jean Cédric KOUAM – Analyste de Politiques Economiques et Chef de la Sous-Division des Politiques Budgétaires et Monétaires au Nkafu Policy Institute ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nModératrice:\nDr. Fuein Vera KUM FOMUNJONG – Economiste et Chercheure Associée au Nkafu Policy Institute ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\n Préoccupations thématiques\nLa conférence de presse portera sur deux questions principales formulées comme suit :\n– Le budget 2020 au Cameroun est-il viable\, résilient et propice pour la soutenabilité de la dette de l’Etat ?\n– Le budget 2020 au Cameroun promeut-il la libre entreprise ?\n Participation\nL’événement réunira des journalistes de la presse écrite\, de la radio\, de la télévision et des médias en ligne ainsi que des blogueurs. Il n’y a pas de frais de participation. Les autres organes de presse auront la possibilité de suivre l’événement en direct sur Zoom ou Facebook. Ils recevront les liens pour cette occasion.\nAttentes\nÀ la fin de l’événement\, les participants sont censés :\n– Diffuser\, écrire des articles et discuter du rapport dans leurs différents organes de presse afin qu’un public plus large comprenne l’analyse et les recommandations formulées ;\n– Savoir si budget 2020 au Cameroun est viable\, résilient et propice pour la soutenabilité de la dette de l’Etat ;\n– Savoir si le budget 2020 au Cameroun promeut la libre entreprise ou le libre marché.\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-174{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-174 > .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-174{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-174 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-174{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-174 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-108{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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SUMMARY:Africa’S Response To The Covid 19 Pandemic: Challenges And Prospects For Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: 30th October 2020  –  Time: 2:00PM – 3:30PM (GMT+1)Venue: Online via Zoom Platform.Background\nSince the outbreak of the novel corona virus\, Africa has suffered from devastating effects as result of the pandemic as so many lives have been lost and still counting. As reported by CDC\, Africa has had over 11\,000 deaths as of the 6th of July. The continent like other continents around the globe has been responding to this pandemic. The pandemic has had an effect not only on the health sector but also on other domains such as its economy\, growth and development. Experts have worried about COVID-19 spreading to Africa\, because many of the healthcare systems on the continent are inadequate\, having problems such as lack of equipment\, lack of funding\, insufficient training of healthcare workers\, and inefficient data transmission. It was feared that the pandemic could be difficult to keep under control in Africa\, and could cause huge economic problems. Given that the virus is new\, science continues to make more and more discoveries about its virulence\, treatment and possible vaccines. Seemingly\, the virus will may still be around for a long time\, hence it is imperative for Africa to continue to pursue means to continue the growth of its economy whilst responding to the pandemic.\nThe Goal and Purpose of this event\nTo bring to light the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent\nAssess the response strategy of African countries: challenges and opportunities\nTo propose a strategy to revamp the African countries amid the consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic\n Main themes to be discussed during the event\nAfrica’s response to the pandemic\nChallenges in responding to the pandemic\nEffect of the pandemic on Africa’s growth and development\nHow can Africa ensure its growth and development in the COVID era\n Expected Results\nAt the end of the event\, participants will understand the following;\n The  impact of COVID-19 on the African continent\nThe response strategy of African countries: challenges and opportunities\nPossible strategies to revamp the African countries amid the consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic\n Time/Venue\nOctober 30th\, 2020 at 9AM EDT\, 2PM WAT\, 4PM EAT\, 6:30PM IST\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n.fusion-button.button-59 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-175{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-175 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-175{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-175 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-175{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-175 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-109{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/africas-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-challenges-and-prospects-for-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Higher Education In The Covid-19 Era – How Can Africa Adapt?
DESCRIPTION: Date: 16th October 2020  –  Time: 2:00PM – 3:30PM (GMT+1)Venue: Online via Zoom Platform.Background\nThe Covid-19 pandemic that has been raging for several months has caused profound upheavals\, the consequences of which are still being assessed. While the health crisis is the immediate consequence\, in particular because of the high contagiousness of the disease\, the particularly high mortality rate in the developed countries and the unprecedented strain on health systems worldwide\, other sectors of human activity have also been severely affected. In fact\, measures taken to restrict or contain the mobility of persons have led to a slowdown in economic activity\, resulting in higher unemployment\, lower production\, lower trade\, etc.\, and have also led to a decline in the quality of life of the population. The education sector is no exception. One of the first measures adopted was the suspension of academic activities. In Cameroon\, for example\, the third emblematic measure of the government’s strategy to respond to the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) was the temporal closure of “all public and private training establishments of the various levels of education\, from nursery school to higher education\, including vocational training centres and professional schools”. These measures have had the effect of plunging administrative and academic authorities as well as pupils/students and their families into uncertainty. The difficulties in predicting the end of the spread of the virus have led to resumption of academic activities via the virtual platform. However\, how has this measure affected national exams\, assessments for promotion to higher levels of education of students\, and curriculum completion? In this vast context\, higher education is undoubtedly suffering more drastically from the effects of the pandemic.\nObjectives:\nIs to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the African informal sector.\nPropose possible short-term and long-term solutions to mitigate the effect of the pandemic on the educational sector amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.\nMain themes to be discussed during the event\nAssessment of the impact of the pandemic on academic activities in the short\, medium and long term\nAssessing the appropriateness\, relevance and effectiveness of the measures taken by African governments and other international bodies to revamp the educational sector.\nDeveloping future prospects for higher education in Africa\nExpected Results:\nAt the end of the event\, participants should understand the following;\nHow COVID-19 has effect the educational sector\nWhat measures are necessary to strengthen this sector amid the pandemic\nParticipants\nThe event will gather different actors involved like researchers\, experts on public policy and policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, educationists\, leaders of NGOs and International Organizations.\n.fusion-button.button-60 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-176{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-176{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-176{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-176 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-110{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/higher-education-in-the-covid-19-era-how-can-africa-adapt/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
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SUMMARY:Diffusion Des Résultats De Recherche Sur L’Obtention Des Permis De Construire Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:Diffusion Des Résultats De Recherche Sur L’Obtention Des Permis De Construire Au Cameroun\n14 Octobre\, 2020 from 15:00 à 16:30 (Heure du Cameroun) \nContexte\nLe permis de construire est un important document d’urbanisme fourni par la mairie de la commune où se situe votre projet. Ce document est délivré pour autoriser les particuliers et les entreprises à réaliser leurs projets de construction dans un lieu déterminé. Au Cameroun\, il est attribué à toute personne désireuse de réaliser un projet de construction\, ou qui a l’intention de changer l’emplacement d’une structure existante\, de modifier son aspect extérieur\, et même de construire des niveaux supplémentaires. Pour que ce document soit accordé\, les services techniques doivent confirmer si la construction prévue et les règles d’urbanisme sont respectées en ce qui concerne la disposition des travaux\, leur nature\, leur emplacement\, leur architecture\, l’aménagement de leur environnement\, et respecter les règles générales de construction en vigueur. Ils vérifient également si le plan de travail a été élaboré par un architecte inscrit à l’Ordre national des architectes du Cameroun. L’indice Doing Business de la Banque mondiale prend en compte de nombreuses facettes importantes de l’environnement réglementaire ayant un impact sur les entreprises locales. Il utilise des indicateurs quantitatifs liés à la création d’une entreprise\, à l’obtention de permis de construire\, à l’accès à l’électricité\, au système d’enregistrement des propriétés\, à l’accès au crédit et à la protection des investisseurs minoritaires\, au paiement des impôts\, au commerce transfrontalier\, à l’exécution des contrats et à la résolution des problèmes d’insolvabilité. Il mesure également les problèmes d’emploi et les contrats avec le gouvernement. Un regard critique sur l’indicateur Doing Business de la Banque mondiale relatif à la gestion des permis de construire au Cameroun de 2007 à 2020 montre que le pays se situe dans le bas du classement. Sur cette période\, le Cameroun a régressé de quinze (15) places. En d’autres termes\, le pays a conservé pratiquement la même position dans le classement depuis 2007\, et n’est pratiquement jamais remonté à la 150e place dans le classement général de cet indice. La grande question qui a suscité des inquiétudes pour cette étude est la suivante : pourquoi le Cameroun se trouve-t-il toujours au dernier rang du classement ? \nTéléchargez le Rapport Complet -> Version Pdf         \n Objectif de l’événement\nLe séminaire vise les objectifs suivants : \nDiffuser les conclusions d’un rapport thématique sur le traitement des permis de construire au Cameroun;\nFaire une évaluation de l’état actuel de l’obtention des permis de construire au Cameroun;\nProposer des recommandations aux décideurs politiques qui peuvent contribuer à améliorer la position du Cameroun dans le classement. \nDate\, lieu et méthode de l’événement\nLe séminaire est prévu en ligne via Zoom le 14 octobre 2020 de 15h à 16h30 (heure du Cameroun). Il sera organisé par le Nkafu Policy Institute\, le think tank de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia. Les discussions seront enregistrées et partagées avec les participants inscrits.\n Panélistes\nLe panel sera constitué de quatre orateurs et d’un modérateur. Ils comprennent :\nLes panélistes : \nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Directeur des Chercheurs Associés au Nkafu Policy Institute et Chef d’équipe du projet DBI au Cameroun ; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nDr. Blaise MEMPOUO – Chercheur/gestionnaire de projet au sein du groupe de recherche sur les bâtiments\, l’énergie et l’environnement ; Nottingham-Royaume-Uni.\nIng. Mme Joyce Ursula PETTANG\, ingénieur en structure ; Département de génie civil\, École nationale supérieure d’ingénieurs ; Université de Yaoundé I\, Yaoundé-Cameroun.\nMr. Wandum Cyprian BAIMENDAH – Technicien supérieur en génie rural au Programme Agropoles Cameroun\, Ministère de l’Economie\, de la Planification et du Développement Régional (MINEPAT) ; Yaoundé-Cameroun. \nModérateur :\nMr. Henri Kouam – Analyste de politique économique au Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroun.\n Préoccupations thématiques\nLa discussion portera sur quatre questions principales que les individus et les entreprises rencontrent dans l’obtention de permis de construire au Cameroun\, et qui sont formulées comme suit : \nL’état actuel du classement du Cameroun en ce qui concerne l’indicateur “obtention des permis de construire” est-il encourageant ?\nLes procédures d’obtention de permis de construire au Cameroun sont-elles décrites comme trop complexes ? Est-ce une pilule amère à avaler pour les demandeurs ?\nLes conditions d’obtention d’un permis de construire au Cameroun sont-elles favorables aux investisseurs étrangers ?\nLes conditions d’obtention d’un permis de construire sont-elles souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes ? Quelles sont les recommandations qui peuvent être faites pour améliorer la situation des femmes en particulier et les conditions générales d’obtention d’un permis de construire au Cameroun ? \n Participation\nL’événement prévoit d’attirer des participants de divers secteurs\, y compris\, mais sans s’y limiter\, des investisseurs potentiels dans le secteur de la construction\, des personnes des secteurs public et privé\, des médias\, ainsi que des économistes et des chercheurs dans le domaine de la construction. Il n’y a pas de frais de participation\, et la seule condition est de s’inscrire à l’événement et d’avoir accès à Internet.\nAttentes\nÀ la fin de l’événement\, les participants sont censés savoir : \nSi l’état actuel du classement du Cameroun dans le domaine de “obtention des permis de construire” est encourageant ou non.\nSi les procédures d’obtention d’un permis de construire au Cameroun sont complexes\, et si c’est une pilule amère à avaler par les demandeurs.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un permis de construire au Cameroun sont favorables ou non aux investisseurs étrangers.\nSi les conditions d’obtention d’un permis de construire sont souvent difficiles à remplir pour les femmes. \nINSCRIVEZ VOUS ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/diffusion-des-resultats-de-recherche-sur-lobtention-des-permis-de-construire-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
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SUMMARY:Disseminating The Research Findings Of A Thematic Report On Dealing With Construction Permits In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Disseminating The Research Findings Of A Thematic Report On Dealing With Construction Permits In CameroonOctober 14\, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time) Background\nConstruction permit is an important urban planning document provided by city councils of municipalities. This document is issued to authorize individuals and companies to carry out their construction projects within a specified location. In Cameroon\, it is allotted to anyone craving to carry out a construction project\, or who intend to change the location of an existing structure\, amend its external appearance\, and even to construct additional levels. For this document to be granted\, the technical services have to confirm if there is compliance with the planned construction and the town planning regulations vis-à-vis the layout of the work\, their nature\, location\, architecture\, layout of their surroundings\, and respect the general rules of construction in force. They also verify if the work plan has been crafted by an architect who is a registered member of the National Order of Architects of Cameroon. The World Bank Doing Business Index consider many important facets of the regulatory environment impacting local businesses. It uses quantitative indicators related to starting a business\, obtaining construction permits\, access to electricity\, property registration system\, access to credit and protection of minority investors\, tax payments\, cross-border trade\, contract enforcement and\, insolvency resolution. It also measures employment issues and contracts with the government. A critical look at the World Bank Doing Business Indicator of Dealing with Construction Permit in Cameroon from 2007 to 2020 show that the country has been at the bottom tier of the rankings. Based on the data presented within the set time frame\, Cameroon has retrogressed by fifteen (15) places. That is\, the country has retained almost the same position in the ranking since 2007\, and has hardly ever moved up to 150th position in the overall ranking in this index. The big question which evoked concerns for this study is\, why is Cameroon always at the bottom tier of the ranking?\nPurpose of the event\nThe seminar is aimed at the following:\nTo disseminate the findings of a thematic report on dealing with construction permits in Cameroon;\nMake an evaluation of the current state as regards obtaining construction permits in Cameroon;\nPropose recommendations for policymakers that can help improve Cameroon’s position in the ranking.\nThe date\, host\, and method of the event\n The seminar is scheduled to take place online via Zoom on October 14\, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time). It will be hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Cameroonian think tank lodged at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. The discussions will be registered and shared with registered participants.\n Thematic concerns\n The discussion will be focused on four main issues that individuals and companies encounter in obtaining construction permits in Cameroon\, and are formulated as follows:\nIs the current state of Cameroon’s ranking in “dealing with the construction permit indicator\,” encouraging?\nAre the procedures to obtain construction permit in Cameroon be described as too complex? Is it a bitter pill for applicants to swallow?\nAre the conditions for obtaining a construction permit in Cameroon favorable to foreign investors?\nAre the conditions for obtaining a construction permit often difficult for women to meet? What are some of the recommendations that can be made to improve the situation of women in particular and the overall conditions in obtaining construction permits in Cameroon?\n Participation\n The event envisages to pull participants from various sectors including but not limited to potential investors in the construction sector\, individuals from the public and private sectors\, the media\, as well as construction economists and researchers. There is no participation fee\, and the only requirement is to register for the event and have access to internet.\nExpectations\n At the end of the event\, participants are expected to know:\nWhether the current state of Cameroon’s ranking in “dealing with the construction permit indicator\,” is encouraging or not.\nIf the procedures to obtain a construction permit in Cameroon is complex\, and whether it is a bitter pill to swallow by applicants.\nWhether the conditions for obtaining a construction permit in Cameroon are favorable to foreign investors or not.\nIf the conditions for obtaining a construction permit is often difficult for women to meet.\nPanelists\n The panel will be constituted of four speakers and a moderator. They include:\nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEUDirector of Nkafu Fellows at the Nkafu Policy Institute and Team Lead of the Cameroon DBI Project.\nBlaise MempouoResearch Fellow / Project Manager within Buildings\, Energy & Environment Research Group\, Nottingham-United Kingdom.\nMme Joyce Ursula PettangStructural Engineer ; Department of Civil Engineering National Advanced School of Engineering – University of Yaoundé I.\nWANDUM Cyprian BAIMENDAHSenior Rural Engineering Technician at Programme Agropoles Cameroun\, Ministry of Economy Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT).\nModerator:\nMr. Henri Kouam\nEconomic Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute; Yaoundé-Cameroon.\n                                REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/disseminating-the-research-findings-of-a-thematic-report-on-dealing-with-construction-permits-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 Pilot Project Symposium: Community Engagement In The Fight Against Covid-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 2nd 2020 – Time: 2pm (GMT+1)Venue: Online via Zoom platformBACKGROUND\nThe world since 2019 has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and this has affected the healthcare sector including socio-economic\, cultural\, and the environmental systems and Cameroon being one of the most affected in Africa is not exempted from this crisis. In response to this pandemic\, the government of Cameroon together with WHO\, prescribed preventive measures ranging from closure of the land\, air and sea borders\, the respect of basic hygiene and sanitation as well as social distance. The response strategy of the government of Cameroon to the COVID-19 pandemic has been made public through audio visual and print media\, social medial and other informal channels. The biggest challenge remains translating this measures to a simple and practical manner that is clearly understood by the man in the streets.  Civil society organisations through a series of projects have been engaged in the fight against this pandemic at both rural and urban levels.\nThe Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has been very active in the fight against this pandemic through its COVID-19 community project.  It is imperative to use existing grassroots structures\, institutions\, religious and traditional rulers in the sensitization campaign which must take into account the social and cultural dynamics of the communities in order to obtain significant results.\nOBJECTIVE OF THE SYMPOSIUM\nTo highlight the importance of the community involvement in the fight against the pandemic.\nTo engage both community leaders and its member in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.\nMAIN THEME OF DISCUSSION\nRole of community involvement in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic\nImpact of poor community engagement\nChallenges faced by the community members from adhering the preventive measures\nWhat measures can be used to address the socio-cultural dynamics caused by the pandemic.\nTARGET PARTICIPANTS\nThe event will gather different actors like community members specifically Simbock community\, researchers\, experts on public policy and policy makers\, leaders of civil society organizations\, educationists\, leaders of NGOs and International Organizations\, and the general public.\nEXPECTED OUTCOME\nParticipants will have a clear understanding on the role of community in the fight against COVID-19\nHighlight the challenges faced by the community members from adhering the preventive measures\nPropose measures that can be used to address the socio-cultural dynamics caused by the pandemic.  \nPANELISTS\nDr. Gobina Ronald\nDirector of Nkafu COVID-19 Taskforce\nM. Tsoplefack Pierre Marie\nSecretary General-Block 10 of the Simbock Community\nMme Fegue Nathalie\nCOVID-19 Communicator\nCommunication Unit at MINSANTE\nMODERATOR\nDr. Vera KUM\nResearch Fellow at The Nkafu Policy Institute\n                                REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-pilot-project-symposium-community-engagement-in-the-fight-against-covid-19-pandemic/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201002T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
CREATED:20230824T084515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T120901Z
UID:10000238-1601647200-1601652600@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Covid-19 Pilot Project Symposium: Community Engagement In The Fight Against Covid-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 2nd 2020 – Time: 2pm (GMT+1)\nVenue: Online via Zoom platform \nBACKGROUND \nThe world since 2019 has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and this has affected the healthcare sector including socio-economic\, cultural\, and the environmental systems and Cameroon being one of the most affected in Africa is not exempted from this crisis. In response to this pandemic\, the government of Cameroon together with WHO\, prescribed preventive measures ranging from closure of the land\, air and sea borders\, the respect of basic hygiene and sanitation as well as social distance. The response strategy of the government of Cameroon to the COVID-19 pandemic has been made public through audio visual and print media\, social medial and other informal channels. The biggest challenge remains translating this measures to a simple and practical manner that is clearly understood by the man in the streets.  Civil society organisations through a series of projects have been engaged in the fight against this pandemic at both rural and urban levels.\nThe Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has been very active in the fight against this pandemic through its COVID-19 community project.  It is imperative to use existing grassroots structures\, institutions\, religious and traditional rulers in the sensitization campaign which must take into account the social and cultural dynamics of the communities in order to obtain significant results. \nOBJECTIVE OF THE SYMPOSIUM \nTo highlight the importance of the community involvement in the fight against the pandemic.\nTo engage both community leaders and its member in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. \nMAIN THEME OF DISCUSSION \nRole of community involvement in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic\nImpact of poor community engagement\nChallenges faced by the community members from adhering the preventive measures\nWhat measures can be used to address the socio-cultural dynamics caused by the pandemic. \nTARGET PARTICIPANTS \nThe event will gather different actors like community members specifically Simbock community\, researchers\, experts on public policy and policy makers\, leaders of civil society organizations\, educationists\, leaders of NGOs and International Organizations\, and the general public. \nEXPECTED OUTCOME \nParticipants will have a clear understanding on the role of community in the fight against COVID-19\nHighlight the challenges faced by the community members from adhering the preventive measures\nPropose measures that can be used to address the socio-cultural dynamics caused by the pandemic.   \nPANELISTS\nDR. GOBINA RONALD\nDirector of Nkafu COVID-19 Taskforce\nMME FEGUE NATHALIE\nCOVID-19 Communicator – Communication Unit at MINSANTE\nM. TSOPLEFACK PIERRE MARIE\nSecretary General-Block 10 of the Simbock Community\nMODERATOR\nDR. VERA KUM\nResearch Fellow at The Nkafu Policy Institute\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-pilot-project-symposium-community-engagement-in-the-fight-against-covid-19-pandemic-2/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Events,webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200917T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
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SUMMARY:Effective Decentralization: A sustainable solution to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon?
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Effective Decentralization: A sustainable solution to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon?\nDate: 17 September 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation. \nBackground  \nThe history of the modern state of Cameroon is replete with a number of constitutional issues\, some of which could be argued to be geared towards stabilizing the country by promoting the peaceful co-existence of Cameroonians be they Anglophones or Francophones). One of these constitutional issues is the adoption of the 1996 Constitution which made Cameroon a decentralized unitary state. By this 1996 constitution\, the political leadership thought that this will bring the government closer to the local population so that they can actively participate in their own individual and community development. Indeed\, Article 55 of the constitution\, stipulates that the  State will devolve upon regional and local authorities\, under conditions laid down by the Law\, powers over matters essential to their economic\, social\, health\, educational\, cultural and sports development in Cameroon. In this way\, it is assumed by proponents of decentralization that citizens will be economically and socially empowered.\nHowever\, since the adoption of this constitution in 1996 which clearly gave provisions for decentralization\, it was not until 2004 that the three main laws on decentralization were adopted. The stakes behind these three laws on decentralization are quite high as the decentralisation process forms part of the national policy on democratisation and state modernisation. The piece of legislation that emphasises the democratic governance dimension of decentralization is contained in Law No. 2004/017 of 22 July 2004 on the orientation of decentralisation.  Section 2 (1) states that decentralization shall consist of devolution\, by the State\, of special powers\, and appropriate resources to regional and local authorities and section 2 (2) stipulates that decentralisation shall constitute the basic driving force for the promotion of development\, democracy and good governance at the local level.  It is therefore\, clear that the 2004 decentralization law has the promotion of local development\, democracy and governance as its main impetus.\nHowever\, even after 2004 up till date\, many political and governance experts still think that the decentralization process in the country remains a government’s lip service venture with no realities on the ground. To them\, the outburst of the Anglophone crisis\, which has been going on for almost four years now\, would not have erupted in the first place if the decentralization process was effectively implemented. As a mater fact\, today\, the government more  seriously considers  the decentralisation’ strategy and process as a major way forward to help  address the current problems caused by increased complexity of governance\, growing demands for local empowerment\, intractable problems of local democracy ethno-regional conflicts and development etc.  This is evident in the Head of State\, H.E. President Biya’s New Year 2018 speech to the nation advocating for effective and efficient decentralization. In his words:\n My dear compatriots my conviction that our fellow citizens desire greater participation in managing their affairs\, especially at the local level\, has been strengthened by the consultations I have held and the many opinions and suggestions I have received. In this regard\, it is my firm belief that fast-tracking our decentralization process will enhance the development of our Regions. To that end\, I have ordered the implementation of the necessary measures to speedily give effect to this major reform…\nMoreover\, one of the key resolutions from the Major National Dialogue that took place from September 30 to October 4\, 2019 with the aim of looking for a peaceful and sustainable solution to the ongoing Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon\, was the proposal for a “special status” for the two conflict-affected regions due to their cultural and linguistic specifities. This subsequently led to the adoption by parliament of the Decentralisation Code of Regional and Local Authorities (Law No. 2019/024 of 24 December 2019). Nevertheless\, debates have continued till date over the role of decentralization in restoring peace and security especially in the restive Anglophone regions of the country.\nIt is within this framework that the Nkafu Policy Institute is creating avenues to encourage greater public participation in debates and discussions on the effectiveness of decentralization in bringing about the much needed peace and normalcy in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of the country.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage scholars\, youth leaders and the public on discussions and debates on how and to the extent to which effective decentralization can contribute to sustainable peace in the NW and SW regions in particular and Cameroon as a whole.\nThis is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a Think Tank of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, which pivots around carrying out independent research to provide in-depth and insightful evidence-based policy recommendations that advance the development of Cameroon and other Sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event is open to the general public both within and out of Cameroon. As such it aims to bring together  participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and scholars who have the potential to propose strategies to resolve the ongoing Anglophone crisis in Cameroon.\n Participation fees?\nNo participation fee is required. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on Decentralization trajectories in Cameroon in terms of prospects for peace and development\, stakes and challenges and the various possible strategies to contribute to the effective implementation of the decentralization policy as a governmental mechanism to achieving sustainable local development and peace and in the country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas \nDecentralization in Cameroon.\nOverview of the Decentralization process in Cameroon\nStakes and challenges of the Decentralization process in Cameroon\nEffective decentralization as an effective governmental mechanism to peacefully resolving the existing Anglophone crisis  and contributing to sustainable peace in the NW and SW regions in Particular and Cameroon  as a whole. \n.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-1 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-1:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-1:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-1:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-1:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover\, .fusion-button.button-1:focus\, .fusion-button.button-1:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/effective-decentralization-a-sustainable-solution-to-the-anglophone-crisis-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Surviving Beyond The Covid–19 Pandemic As An Entrepreneur In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: 11th September 2020 – Time: 3pm to 4:30pm – Venue: Online Zoom \nBackground\nSMEs represent about 90 percent of Africa’s businesses and provide about 60 percent of jobs on the continent. The COVID-19 pandemic does not only affect the health sector but it is also an economic crisis that could cause sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP growth rate to drop from 2.4% in 2019 to -5.1 percent in 2020 based on World Bank- 2020 report. The Cameroon economy is facing a lot of challenges due to the COVID -19 pandemic such as a significant loss in income which could affect the quality of goods and services produced\, a sharp contraction of activity in rural areas\, drop in export and import\, unemployment and drop in turnover based on the report published by the Nkafu Policy Institute on “Cameroon’s Informal Sector put to test by the Corona Virus (June 1\, 2020)”\nIt is against this backdrop that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a webinar on the theme “Surviving Beyond the Covid-19 Pandemic as an Entrepreneur in Cameroon” so as to enable entrepreneurs know how to strive in their businesses despite the economic threats that has been posed by the COVID pandemic.\nGeneral objectives\nThe main objective of this webinar is to enlighten entrepreneurs on the different opportunities\, challenges/ strategies that other entrepreneurs have used and the various measures that have been put in place by the government to accompany small businesses in Cameroon during this COVID 19 pandemic.\nSpecific objectives\nThe specific objectives are to: \nSolve the problem of information asymmetry by bringing officials from the government and private sectors to share current information and opportunities accessible for SME’s during this COVID 19 Pandemic.\nDiscuss the various challenges faced by entrepreneurs and possible solution. \nTarget audience \nSBEC network members\nEntrepreneurs\,\nGeneral public \n Time/Venue\n 11th September 2020\, 3pm to 4:30pm\nEvent will be held on ZOOM\nPanelists \nCyrille Schouame\nAtem Emmanuel\nNji Mabih Helvisia\nYongwa Guilaine \nModerator \nUlrich D’Pola Kamdem \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/surviving-beyond-the-covid-19-pandemic-as-an-entrepreneur-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:Democracy and Leadership
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URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/democracy-and-leadership/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200826T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200826T163000
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SUMMARY:Disseminating The Research Findings Of A Thematic Report On Starting A Business In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 26\, 2020 – Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time)\nonline via Zoom \nBackground\nFor over a decade\, and within the construct of Cameroon Business Forum (CBF)\, Cameroon has carried out numerous reforms to ameliorate its business environment. The country aims to attract the local and foreign direct investment needed for its economic progress\, job creation\, and living conditions of its people. Nonetheless\, there are several blockages to enhance the business environment in Cameroon to encourage business creation. The ranking in Doing Business is a solemn recap of those obstacles each year. Starting a business in Cameroon is hampered by several barriers that can be diagnosed at different levels: 1) The legal aspect: the OHADA reforms to which Cameroon is a party have not yet thrived to motivate the formation of Limited Liability Companies but have preferred the creation of ‘Establishments’. Besides\, the essential documents to start a business is still many\, corruption and fiscal pressure remain an unfavorable element for business owners. 2) Concerning the governance aspect\, entrepreneurs still face several barriers such as tense relations between private sector actors and the state authorities in charge of taxation. 3) Regarding the gender aspect\, we notice that women still face a lot of challenges when they want to invest. Most of them do not have access to land easily and their desire to invest depends on the endorsement of their husbands. 4) Regarding trade agreements\, there is a lack of free competition and openness in the market\, the taxation policy is counter-productive\, and we have unfair economic policies. 5) Looking at impact investment\, government subventions are not restricted to the benefit of enterprises with social impacts.\n Purpose of the event\nThe seminar aims to report on the progress that Cameroon has made in the business environment as regards starting a business; and what is still expected to achieve an effective free-market society where business can thrive.\nThe date\, host\, and method of the event\nThe seminar is scheduled to take place online via Zoom on August 26\, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Cameroon Time). It will be hosted by the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a leading Cameroonian think tank lodged at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. The discussions will be registered and shared with registered participants.\n Panelists\nThe panel will be constituted of four speakers and a moderator. They include:\nPanelists: \nDr. Louis-Marie Kakdeu \nDirector of Nkafu Fellows at the Nkafu Policy Institute and Team Lead of the Cameroon DBI Project\, Yaoundé-Cameroon \nMr. Egoh Aziz \nDevelopment Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute and Team Member of the Cameroon DBI Project\, Yaoundé-Cameroon \nMr. Ngeh Edison Tamfu \nBusiness and Development Consultant – Director of EDOAN Enterprises\, Yaoundé-Cameroon\nModerator: \nDr. Fuein Vera Kum \nResearch Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute\, Yaoundé-Cameroon\nThematic concerns\nThe discussion will be focused on five main issues that act as impediments to business creation in Cameroon\, and are formulated as follows: \nIs the current legislation favorable to business creation in Cameroon?\nAre business creation structures fully operational?\nIs business creation free and equal for women?\nIs Market access free and competitive for all?\nIs there promotion of companies with social impacts? \n Participation\nThe event envisages to pull participants from various sectors including but not limited to potential business start-ups\, individuals from the public and private sectors\, the media as well as business scholars and researchers. There is no participation fee\, and the only requirement is to register for the event and have access to internet.\nExpectations\nAt the end of the event\, participants are expected to know: \nWhether the current legislation is conducive for business creation in Cameroon\nIf business creation structures are fully operational or not\nIf business creation is free and equal for women\nWhether market access is free and competitive for all or not\, and\nIf there are promotions of companies with social impacts in Cameroon. \nOnline PlatformThis event will be organized on ZOOM. There will be a Q&A session for participant engagement \n                                REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/disseminating-the-research-findings-of-a-thematic-report-on-starting-a-business-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 and African Economies: A Conversation with Charles Boamah
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 and African Economies: A Conversation with Charles Boamah(Former Senior Vice President at African Development Bank Group)\nDate: 14th August 2020\nTime: 3pm Ghana Time / 4pm Cameroon Time\n Background\nThe spread of COVID-19 is accelerating across the world. In Africa\, most countries have now confirmed cases and the number of fatalities is rising. If allowed to spread unmanaged\, the impact on African citizens and economies will be substantial. Just barely 4 months when Africa recorded its first corona virus case\, there has been an upsurge in the number of cases and fatalities.   According to the Africa CDC\, the continent has recorded 476\,200 COVID-19 cases\, which is considered very low when compared to other continents.\nHowever\, Africa may yet be worst hit by this invisible disease. It’s already fragile health systems\, poverty and very dense urban agglomerations are likely to increase the vulnerability of the continent and maybe the lethality of the virus. According to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization\, Africa should “wake up” to the COVID-19 threat and prepare for a worst-case scenario.\nIn the wake of this pandemic\, the African Development Bank has rolled out emergency response support which began in March to assist African countries and has provided packages for financial relief\, preparedness and response.\nOverall goal of this event\nThis event aims to present a clear and accurate picture\, highlighting where efforts can be concentrated in the management and mitigation of COVID-19 on the African continent.\nMain themes to be discussed during the event\nPreventing and responding to the international spread of disease while avoiding unnecessary disruption to traffic and trade.\nMobilization of International Economic Support to fight against COVID-19 in African.\nThe current health landscape and related challenges\, while considering the road ahead.\nHow the continent is dealing with the presence of armed conflicts and political instabilities amidst the COVID-19 given that both are economically demanding.\nProvide a comprehensive\, accurate\, country-level overview of how to raise funds to accompany the implementation of WHO and government requirements in order to develop capacities to detect\, monitor and maintain public health capacities and functions.\nThe criteria for funding by African Financial Institutions (case study the African Development Bank) during this pandemic.\nExpectations\nAt the end of this event\, the participants will understand the following:\nThe short\, medium and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on the continent.\nThe role financial institutions in Africa are playing during the pandemic as a whole and potential avenues to explore.\nThe role International Economic Support has played in fighting against COVID-19 in Africa.\nThe impact of COVID-19 on various economic activities such as investments\, production\, distribution\, and international trade.\nDate and Venue\nDate: 14th August 2020\nTime: 3pm Ghana Time / 4pm Cameroon Time\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\nPanelists/Speakers\nMain Guest\nMr. Charles Boamah\nFormer Senior Vice President at African Development Bank Group\nModerator\nDr. 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\, 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 NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-and-african-economies-a-conversation-with-charles-boamah/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 and African Economies: A Conversation with Charles Boamah
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 and African Economies: A Conversation with Charles Boamah\n(Former Senior Vice President at African Development Bank Group)\n Date: 14th August 2020\nTime: 3pm Ghana Time / 4pm Cameroon Time \n \nBackground\nThe spread of COVID-19 is accelerating across the world. In Africa\, most countries have now confirmed cases and the number of fatalities is rising. If allowed to spread unmanaged\, the impact on African citizens and economies will be substantial. Just barely 4 months when Africa recorded its first corona virus case\, there has been an upsurge in the number of cases and fatalities.   According to the Africa CDC\, the continent has recorded 476\,200 COVID-19 cases\, which is considered very low when compared to other continents.\nHowever\, Africa may yet be worst hit by this invisible disease. It’s already fragile health systems\, poverty and very dense urban agglomerations are likely to increase the vulnerability of the continent and maybe the lethality of the virus. According to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization\, Africa should “wake up” to the COVID-19 threat and prepare for a worst-case scenario.\nIn the wake of this pandemic\, the African Development Bank has rolled out emergency response support which began in March to assist African countries and has provided packages for financial relief\, preparedness and response.\nOverall goal of this event\nThis event aims to present a clear and accurate picture\, highlighting where efforts can be concentrated in the management and mitigation of COVID-19 on the African continent.\nMain themes to be discussed during the event \nPreventing and responding to the international spread of disease while avoiding unnecessary disruption to traffic and trade.\nMobilization of International Economic Support to fight against COVID-19 in African.\nThe current health landscape and related challenges\, while considering the road ahead.\nHow the continent is dealing with the presence of armed conflicts and political instabilities amidst the COVID-19 given that both are economically demanding.\nProvide a comprehensive\, accurate\, country-level overview of how to raise funds to accompany the implementation of WHO and government requirements in order to develop capacities to detect\, monitor and maintain public health capacities and functions.\nThe criteria for funding by African Financial Institutions (case study the African Development Bank) during this pandemic. \nExpectations\nAt the end of this event\, the participants will understand the following: \nThe short\, medium and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on the continent.\nThe role financial institutions in Africa are playing during the pandemic as a whole and potential avenues to explore.\nThe role International Economic Support has played in fighting against COVID-19 in Africa.\nThe impact of COVID-19 on various economic activities such as investments\, production\, distribution\, and international trade. \nDate and Venue\nDate: 14th August 2020\nTime: 3pm Ghana Time / 4pm Cameroon Time\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\nPanelists/Speakers \nMr. Charles Boamah \nFormer Senior Vice President at African Development Bank Group \nDr 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\, 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 NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-and-african-economies-a-conversation-with-charles-boamah-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Assessing Cameroon’s Response To The Covid 19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Theme:  Assessing Cameroon’s Response To The Covid 19 Pandemic \nJuly 30\, 2020\n2PM – 4PM Cameroon time (9AM – 11AM D.C Time)\nBackground\nSince the outbreak of the novel corona virus\, Cameroon has had its own bitter portion of this disease as so many lives have been lost and still counting. As reported by Africa CDC\, Cameroon has had over 380 deaths as of the 26th of July. Like most other countries around the globe the country has been struggling to appropriately respond to the pandemic. The pandemic has affected virtually all sectors of the economy and stands to dramatically exacerbate the current sociopolitical crises. The scientific community continues to make progress in understanding the virulence\, available treatment options and possible vaccine candidates. It is increasingly evident that COVID-19 will be around for a long time\, hence it is imperative for Cameroon to better calibrate re-opening the economy while better controlling spread of new cases.\nObjectives \nEvaluate interventions taken by Government of Cameroon as a response to the pandemic\nDiscuss the challenges the country has faced while responding to the pandemic\nDiscuss the way forward for Cameroon’s growth and development amidst the pandemic and new strategies that policymakers and the executive should put in place \nExpected Results\nThe assessment will yield recommendations which will be used to inform and update the response to the pandemic. It will also highlight possible ways for the country to make progress amidst  this pandemic.\nTime/Venue\n30th July 2020\, + 2pm (GMT + 1)\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\nFocus areas \nCameroon’s response to the pandemic\nChallenges in responding to the pandemic\nEffect of the pandemic on Cameroon’s growth and development\nHow Cameroon can ensure its growth and development in the COVID era \n Panelists/Speakers \nDr. Etoudi Mballa George Alain \nDirector of Disease Control\nMinistry of Public Health\, Cameroon \nProf. Charles Wiysonge \nDirector: South African Cochrane Centre\nSouth African Medical Research Council \nProf. Emeritus Rose Gana Fomban Leke \nBiotechnology Center\, University of Yaoundé 1\nQUEEN MOTHER Cameroon Medical Community\nHeroine of Health 2018 \nProf. Mbacham Wilfred \nProfessor of Public Health Biotechnology\nFellow of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences\nFellow of the African Academy of Sciences \nProf. Nsagha Dickson Shey \nAssociate professor of Epidemiology:\nInfectious Diseases of Poverty/NTD\nUniversity of Buea\nModerator \nDr. Gobina Ronald \nPublic Health Fellow\nCoordinator of the Corona Virus Taskforce\nNkafu Policy Institute\nOnline Platform\nThis event will be organized on ZOOM. There will be a Q&A session for participant engagement \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-cameroons-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200729T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200729T120000
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CREATED:20230824T084533Z
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SUMMARY:Guide Pratique De Comptabilité
DESCRIPTION:Date : 29 Juillet 2020
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/guide-pratique-de-comptabilite/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200729T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
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SUMMARY:Practical Guide To Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:Date; 29th July 2020Venue: Online\n \nBackground:\nSmall businesses dominate most economies in the world. According to the report published by the Nkafu Policy Institute on the State of Small Businesses in Cameroon (June 2019)\, Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) contribute around 36% of Cameroon’s GDP\, make-up over 90% of businesses in Cameroon\, and employ above 60% of the population.\nUnfortunately\, most of these firms do not always make appropriate use of bookkeeping which is often described as “the language of business” and this results to inventory shortages\, unreported or under reported expenses such as rental income\, difficulties to maintain banking records\, shortage of stock\, loss of valuable tax deductions\, poor filling system and poor business decisions thus have a negative impact on the development and sustainability of SMEs.\nBook keeping involves analyzing and using financial information in a systematic manner to understand and evaluate the financial position of an organization\, or a business. The availability of accurate accounting information benefits businesses by easing their activities in terms of planning\, organizing\, leading and controlling. Hence\, it is recognized that\, appropriate bookkeeping and financial statements are important for a successful management of a business be it large or small without which it may lead to failure.\nIt is against this backdrop that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a workshop on the theme “A Practical Guide for Bookkeeping” so as to enable members of the SBEC network to keep complete and accurate business records\, which are essential for decision making and growth.\nGeneral objectives\nThe main objective of this training is to provide members of the SBEC network with the skills and knowledge necessary   to carry out effective bookkeeping in their businesses.\nSpecific objectives\nThe specific objectives are to train entrepreneurs on how to record business transactions on \nSales book\nCash book\nPurchase book\nDebtors book\nSuppliers book\nInventory book\nExpense book\nDifferent filling systems \nTarget audience:\nThis event is opened to SBEC Network members only\nClick here to join the SBEC Network
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/practical-guide-to-bookkeeping/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200717T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
CREATED:20230824T084540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T124529Z
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SUMMARY:Public Debate On Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Public Dialogue on:\n Governance Quality and the Crisis in Cameroon (WEB SEMINAR) \nDate: July 17\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nBackground    \nCameroon is often described as a microcosm of Africa not just because of its physical and ecological diversity\, but also due to its dual colonial inheritance of British and French sub-systems since independence and reunification. Though characterized by cultural diversities\, the severing of the country between Anglophones and Francophones is the most visible diversity that have over the years attracted various attentions. The country is divided into ten administrative regions. Since independence\, many pundits quickly criticize the quality of governance by the dominantly centralized governments as responsible for security and other development challenges. Ironically\, the country is endowed with rich natural resources\, including oil and gas\, minerals\, timber\, and agricultural products. Despite this rich natural endowment\, it would seem that the existing governance dispensation in the country since its independence from colonial rule has generated divisions\, injustice\, prejudice\, growing inequalities among the citizenry on the basis of ethnicity\, language and other class principles. Some ethnic groups seem to have been favoured over others in terms of appointments and resource allocation. The theory of regional balance in resource allocation and distribution of state resources as preached by the government is selective and discriminatory\, this is possible because centralization gave the government of Cameroon tremendous authority over most aspects of politics and economic control. Therefore\, that linguistic and cultural heritage that once contributed to making Cameroon a peaceful\, prosperous and stable country\, are today the root causes of the crisis that escalated from the 2016 lawyers’ and teachers strike in the Anglophone Regions of the country. To many non-partisan actors\, the crisis which has been on for four years today is symptomatic of poor governance that have not been able to usher in socio-economic developments to make the population lead better lives. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears there is urgency to debate and propose solid measures that will promote good governance and development. It is in this light that the Nkafu Policy Institute through its Governance and Democracy programme is creating avenues to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, on how good governance can be achieved in Cameroon in particular and Africa at large.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage scholars\, youth leaders and the public in the search for sustainable solutions to existing governance lapses in Cameroon. The Anglophone crisis which is now in the 4th year and continues to make national and international headlines in the wake of government’s efforts demands continuous engagements from other sectors of the Cameroonian society such as think tanks to contribute to good governance which essential in resolving the crisis. The COVID 19 has also added a new dimension to the crisis.\nThis event which hopes to provide Scholars\, Youth Leaders and Citizens a platform to amplify their voices would significantly contribute to good governance in Cameroon especially through the promotion of a democracy that works “. this is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, is to carry out independent research and provide in-depth and insightful evidence based recommendations that advance the development of Cameroon and other sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and scholars who have the potential to propose strategies and to deepen Good Governance in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo participation fees fee is required. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the history of Cameroon and the various possible strategies to attain good governance and democracy in the country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in Good Governance and democracy in Cameroon. \nOverview of the Governance in Cameroon\nThe link between governance practices and conflicts in Cameroon.\nAccountability as the fundamental requirement of Good Governance\nA path to good governance in Cameroon and the restoration of lasting peace and security. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/public-debate-on-democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
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SUMMARY:Governance Quality and the Crisis in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Public Dialogue on: Governance Quality and the Crisis in Cameroon (WEB SEMINAR)\nDate: July 17\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nBackground    \nCameroon is often described as a microcosm of Africa not just because of its physical and ecological diversity\, but also due to its dual colonial inheritance of British and French sub-systems since independence and reunification. Though characterized by cultural diversities\, the severing of the country between Anglophones and Francophones is the most visible diversity that have over the years attracted various attentions. The country is divided into ten administrative regions. Since independence\, many pundits quickly criticize the quality of governance by the dominantly centralized governments as responsible for security and other development challenges. Ironically\, the country is endowed with rich natural resources\, including oil and gas\, minerals\, timber\, and agricultural products. Despite this rich natural endowment\, it would seem that the existing governance dispensation in the country since its independence from colonial rule has generated divisions\, injustice\, prejudice\, growing inequalities among the citizenry on the basis of ethnicity\, language and other class principles. Some ethnic groups seem to have been favoured over others in terms of appointments and resource allocation. The theory of regional balance in resource allocation and distribution of state resources as preached by the government is selective and discriminatory\, this is possible because centralization gave the government of Cameroon tremendous authority over most aspects of politics and economic control. Therefore\, that linguistic and cultural heritage that once contributed to making Cameroon a peaceful\, prosperous and stable country\, are today the root causes of the crisis that escalated from the 2016 lawyers’ and teachers strike in the Anglophone Regions of the country. To many non-partisan actors\, the crisis which has been on for four years today is symptomatic of poor governance that have not been able to usher in socio-economic developments to make the population lead better lives. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears there is urgency to debate and propose solid measures that will promote good governance and development. It is in this light that the Nkafu Policy Institute through its Governance and Democracy programme is creating avenues to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, on how good governance can be achieved in Cameroon in particular and Africa at large.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage scholars\, youth leaders and the public in the search for sustainable solutions to existing governance lapses in Cameroon. The Anglophone crisis which is now in the 4th year and continues to make national and international headlines in the wake of government’s efforts demands continuous engagements from other sectors of the Cameroonian society such as think tanks to contribute to good governance which essential in resolving the crisis. The COVID 19 has also added a new dimension to the crisis.\nThis event which hopes to provide Scholars\, Youth Leaders and Citizens a platform to amplify their voices would significantly contribute to good governance in Cameroon especially through the promotion of a democracy that works “. this is in line with the mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, is to carry out independent research and provide in-depth and insightful evidence based recommendations that advance the development of Cameroon and other sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and scholars who have the potential to propose strategies and to deepen Good Governance in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nNo participation fees fee is required. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the history of Cameroon and the various possible strategies to attain good governance and democracy in the country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in Good Governance and democracy in Cameroon.\nOverview of the Governance in Cameroon\nThe link between governance practices and conflicts in Cameroon.\nAccountability as the fundamental requirement of Good Governance\nA path to good governance in Cameroon and the restoration of lasting peace and security.\n.fusion-button.button-62 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/governance-quality-and-the-crisis-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200707T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200727T153500
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
CREATED:20230824T084540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121314Z
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SUMMARY:The Nkafu Weekly Seminar Series – July
DESCRIPTION:The purpose is to enhance the interactive learning environment at the Nkafu Policy Institute by stimulating academic and subject specific debate and knowledge exchange activities.This is an Internal Event
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-nkafu-weekly-seminar-series-july/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200629T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
CREATED:20230824T084540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T124729Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 & Africa’s Health Sector – A Conversation with Dr John Nkengasong
DESCRIPTION:June 29\, 202011am – 12 noon EDT (6PM East African Time) \n1. Background\nSince the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Egypt in February 2020\, the pandemic has spread to every nation on the African continent. As of May 12th\, 2020\, Africa had 66\,373 confirmed infections\, over 2\,344 deaths\, and 23\,095 recoveries\, according to the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The rapid spread of COVID-19 threatens to overwhelm the health systems around the world\, especially in Africa. If the novel Coronavirus is allowed to spread unmanaged\, the impact on African citizens\, communities\, and economies will be devastating. Africa might be the region hardest hit by this disease. Africa’s already fragile healthcare systems\, coupled with a growing number of respiratory and diabetic diseases and densely packed urban agglomerations\, are likely to increase the vulnerability and the lethality of the virus. According to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus\, Director of the World Health Organization (WHO)\, Africa should “wake up” to the COVID-19 threat and prepare for a worstcase scenario. There are no proven medications or vaccines Against COVID-19\, despite some claims of miracle treatments.\nTo slow the spread of the pandemic\, many African countries halted international inbound travel\, mandated physical distancing and use of face masks in public\, mounted WASH campaigns\, and in some cases\, implemented partial or total lockdown measures. In spite of these actions\, the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to rise significantly in some countries\, including Cameroon and Central African Republic.\nWith the virus now present in all African countries\, will health systems in the region\, many of which are severely lacking healthcare professionals\, necessary infrastructure\, and equipment cope with this pandemic? It is against this framework that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation intends to evaluate Africa’s health sector’s ability to respond to this pandemic in this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. John Nkengasong.\n2. Objectives:\nThe main objective of this conversation is to evaluate Africa’s health care system’s response strategy to the pandemic.This event will– Evaluate how COVID-19 patients are treated in African hospitals– Evaluate the material and human resources available to fight the pandemic and the current continental-wide strategies– Analyse the challenges faced by the African Health sector and possible solutions necessary to better respond to this pandemic and prepare for the future.\n3. Expected Results:\nAt the end of the conversation\, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of:– How COVID-19 patients are treated in African hospitals– Material and human resources available to fight the pandemic– The challenges faced by African health sectors and possible solutions necessary to respond to this pandemic.\n4. Date and Venue:\nJune 29\, 202011am – 12 noon EDT (6PM East African Time)Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n5. Panelists/Speakers\nMain GuestDr John Nkengasong\nDirector – Africa Center for Disease Control and PreventionAddis Ababa – Ethiopia\nModerator Dr Denis Foretia\nExecutive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\n6. 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 NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-africas-health-sector-a-conversation-with-dr-john-nkengasong/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
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SUMMARY:Promoting Peace And Democracy In Cameroon Part 1
DESCRIPTION:First public dialogue on Peace and Democracy in Cameroon (WEB SEMINAR)\nPromoting Peace And Democracy In Cameroon Part 1\nDate: June 25\, 2020 / Time: 3pm (Cameroon time)/ Duration: 90 minutes\nOrganizer: Nkafu Policy Institute\, Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia foundation\nBackground    \nCameroon is Located at the heart of Central Africa\, it is a country whose ethnic\, social and cultural richness and diversity are no longer to be demonstrated. British and French colonial rule are the two main imperialist systems that Cameroon has experienced before gaining its independence in 1960\, leaving the country with two linguistics heritages that are English and French. However\, these ethnic\, cultural and linguistic heritages that once contributed to making Cameroon a peaceful\, prosperous and stable country\, are today at the root of the many conflicts that the country is currently facing. An upsurge of violence witnessed by various regions seem to put Cameroon at crossroads in its history. The consequences of these conflicts are so devastating that it appears urgent to propose solid strategies to peace building and democracy. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach to encourage greater participation of the citizens in giving their views\, in order to achieve peace in their community and attain democracy in our nation.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to engage scholars\, youth leaders and the public in the search for sustainable solutions to the major conflicts in Cameroon (The Anglophone Crisis in the NW and SW regions\, the Boko Haram War activities in the Far North Region and the refugee’s crisis in the East Region). The Anglophone crisis which for example is now in the 4th year and continues to make national and international headlines due to its perpetuation and devastating consequences despite the holding of the Major National dialogue organized by the Cameroon Government from the 30th to 4th October 2019. The COVID 19 has also added a new dimension to the crisis.\nThis event which hopes to provide Scholars\, Youth Leaders and Citizens a platform to amplify their voices not only in the search of peaceful solutions to conflicts in Cameroon\, but also in the promotion of a democracy that works “for all “(the rich and the poor\, women and men\, youths and the elderly\, boys and girls etc.). The mission of the NKAFU Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora FORETIA Foundation\, is to carry out independent research and provide in-depth and insightful evidence based recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nWho should participate?\nThis event aims to bring together participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including youth leaders\, journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and scholars who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon and to deepen the Cameroonian democracy.\nParticipation fees?\nNo participation fees or per diem. However\, all participants are required to register online free of charge on our website by clicking the registration button below.\nThematic focus areas of the Public Dialogue\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about history and current crises in Cameroon and the various possible strategies to promote peace and democracy in the Country.  The event will consist of a 90 minutes’ open discussion.\nThe discussions will be organized around the following key thematic focus areas in promoting peace and democracy in Cameroon. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon\nThe role of Democratic institutions such as Media and civil society organizations in conflict management and resolution\nCitizens proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/promoting-peace-and-democracy-in-cameroon-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200617T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
CREATED:20230824T084540Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Social and Economic Shock of COVID-19 on African Economies:  A Conversation with Dr. Albert Zeufack
DESCRIPTION:Addressing the Social and Economic Shock of COVID-19 on African Economies:A Conversation with Dr. Albert Zeufack\nJune 17\, 2020 at 3 – 4PM Washington D.C Time\n8-9PM Cameroon Time\nBackground\nThe Covid-19 pandemic is the worse health crisis that has plagued the world since the outbreak of the Spanish Flu of 1918-1919\, and the most challenging crisis the world has faced since the Second World War. The pandemic has caused severe economic repercussions in many countries\, in addition to the health consequences with regards to mortality and morbidity. It has brought the global economy to a standstill as all forms of economic activity have been significantly interrupted to curtail the spread of the virus.  Unfortunately\, the African continent has not escaped the health and economic devastation of the pandemic.\nIn Africa\, the economic\, social\, and health problems brought by this pandemic further strain economies which have been struggling to recover from the impacts of a drastic fall in oil and commodity prices since 2014.  According to the World Bank’s biannual Africa’s Pulse report\, economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa\, for example\, is expected to decline from 2.4% in 2019 to between -2.1 and -5.1% in 2020. The region\, the report predicts\, will experience its first economic recession in the last 25 years. If adequate macroeconomic measures are not taken and quickly\, the recession will undoubtedly lead to an economic depression. However\, the depth of the recession will depend on the success of measures taken to mitigate its effects.  Thus\, critical analysis of the macroeconomic state of African economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic and brainstorming on the most effective policy options are urgently needed to not only cushion the economic pain but also lay the framework for a robust and inclusive recovery.\nThe overall goal of this event\nTo better understand how Africa is coping with COVID-19 and the short\, medium- and long-term socio-economic ramifications on the continent\n Main themes to be discussed during the event\nEconomic impact of COVID-19 on the global economy with emphasis on African economies\nWhat various countries\, multilateral partners and development finance institutions have done to respond so far\nUnderstanding the gaps in response\, what more needs to be done\nHow is the pandemic and the current responses being experienced by various sectors (agriculture\, manufacturing\, services\, etc)?\nWhat must be done by African leaders and friends of Africa to maximize the opportunities the pandemic offers to ensure the continent comes out stronger in the Post-COVID World?\n Expectations\nAt the end of this event\, participants will understand the following:\nEven though COVID-19 is a health crisis\, it has serious economic consequences all over the world.\nThe macroeconomic effects of COVID-19 on the global economy at large and African economies in particular.\nThe state of the African economies before the COVID-19 Pandemic.\nAccurate statistics concerning the economic impact of COVID-19 on the African and world economy.\nThe impact of COVID-19 on various economic activities such as investments\, production\, distribution\, and international trade.\nThe different macroeconomic options that could tackle the consequences of the pandemic on African economies.\n Date and Venue\nJune 17\, 2020 from 3-4PM Washington D.C Time\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n      6. Panelists/Speakers\nMain Guest Main Guest – Dr Albert Zeufack\nChief Economist for the Africa Region\nWorld Bank Group – Washington D.C\nModeratorDr 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.\n.fusion-button.button-65 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/addressing-the-social-and-economic-shock-of-covid-19-on-african-economies-a-conversation-with-dr-albert-zeufack/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200617T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200617T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
CREATED:20230824T084550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121329Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Social and Economic Shock of COVID-19 on African Economies:  A Conversation with Dr. Albert Zeufack
DESCRIPTION:Addressing the Social and Economic Shock of COVID-19 on African Economies:\nA Conversation with Dr. Albert Zeufack \nJune 17\, 2020 at 3 – 4PM Washington D.C Time\n9 – 10PM Cameroon Time \nBackground \nThe Covid-19 pandemic is the worse health crisis that has plagued the world since the outbreak of the Spanish Flu of 1918-1919\, and the most challenging crisis the world has faced since the Second World War. The pandemic has caused severe economic repercussions in many countries\, in addition to the health consequences with regards to mortality and morbidity. It has brought the global economy to a standstill as all forms of economic activity have been significantly interrupted to curtail the spread of the virus.  Unfortunately\, the African continent has not escaped the health and economic devastation of the pandemic.\nIn Africa\, the economic\, social\, and health problems brought by this pandemic further strain economies which have been struggling to recover from the impacts of a drastic fall in oil and commodity prices since 2014.  According to the World Bank’s biannual Africa’s Pulse report\, economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa\, for example\, is expected to decline from 2.4% in 2019 to between -2.1 and -5.1% in 2020. The region\, the report predicts\, will experience its first economic recession in the last 25 years. If adequate macroeconomic measures are not taken and quickly\, the recession will undoubtedly lead to an economic depression. However\, the depth of the recession will depend on the success of measures taken to mitigate its effects.  Thus\, critical analysis of the macroeconomic state of African economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic and brainstorming on the most effective policy options are urgently needed to not only cushion the economic pain but also lay the framework for a robust and inclusive recovery. \nThe overall goal of this event \nTo better understand how Africa is coping with COVID-19 and the short\, medium- and long-term socio-economic ramifications on the continent \nMain themes to be discussed during the event \nEconomic impact of COVID-19 on the global economy with emphasis on African economies\nWhat various countries\, multilateral partners and development finance institutions have done to respond so far\nUnderstanding the gaps in response\, what more needs to be done\nHow is the pandemic and the current responses being experienced by various sectors (agriculture\, manufacturing\, services\, etc)?\nWhat must be done by African leaders and friends of Africa to maximize the opportunities the pandemic offers to ensure the continent comes out stronger in the Post-COVID World? \nExpectations \nAt the end of this event\, participants will understand the following: \nEven though COVID-19 is a health crisis\, it has serious economic consequences all over the world.\nThe macroeconomic effects of COVID-19 on the global economy at large and African economies in particular.\nThe state of the African economies before the COVID-19 Pandemic.\nAccurate statistics concerning the economic impact of COVID-19 on the African and world economy.\nThe impact of COVID-19 on various economic activities such as investments\, production\, distribution\, and international trade.\nThe different macroeconomic options that could tackle the consequences of the pandemic on African economies. \nDate and Venue \nJune 17\, 2020 from 3-4PM Washington D.C Time  / 9-10PM Cameroon Time\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n      6. Panelists/Speakers\nMain Guest \nMain Guest – Dr Albert ZeufackChief Economist for the Africa Region World Bank Group – Washington D.C\nModerator \nDr Denis ForetiaExecutive 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. \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/addressing-the-social-and-economic-shock-of-covid-19-on-african-economies-a-conversation-with-dr-albert-zeufack-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200617T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T100752
CREATED:20230824T084550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T124729Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Social and Economic Shock of COVID-19 on African Economies:  A Conversation with Dr. Albert Zeufack
DESCRIPTION:June 17\, 2020 at 3 – 4PM Washington D.C Time8 – 9PM Cameroon Time \nBackground \nThe Covid-19 pandemic is the worse health crisis that has plagued the world since the outbreak of the Spanish Flu of 1918-1919\, and the most challenging crisis the world has faced since the Second World War. The pandemic has caused severe economic repercussions in many countries\, in addition to the health consequences with regards to mortality and morbidity. It has brought the global economy to a standstill as all forms of economic activity have been significantly interrupted to curtail the spread of the virus.  Unfortunately\, the African continent has not escaped the health and economic devastation of the pandemic.\nIn Africa\, the economic\, social\, and health problems brought by this pandemic further strain economies which have been struggling to recover from the impacts of a drastic fall in oil and commodity prices since 2014.  According to the World Bank’s biannual Africa’s Pulse report\, economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa\, for example\, is expected to decline from 2.4% in 2019 to between -2.1 and -5.1% in 2020. The region\, the report predicts\, will experience its first economic recession in the last 25 years. If adequate macroeconomic measures are not taken and quickly\, the recession will undoubtedly lead to an economic depression. However\, the depth of the recession will depend on the success of measures taken to mitigate its effects.  Thus\, critical analysis of the macroeconomic state of African economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic and brainstorming on the most effective policy options are urgently needed to not only cushion the economic pain but also lay the framework for a robust and inclusive recovery.\n2. The overall goal of this event \nTo better understand how Africa is coping with COVID-19 and the short\, medium- and long-term socio-economic ramifications on the continent \n3. Main themes to be discussed during the event: \nEconomic impact of COVID-19 on the global economy with emphasis on African economies\nWhat various countries\, multilateral partners and development finance institutions have done to respond so far\nUnderstanding the gaps in response\, what more needs to be done\nHow is the pandemic and the current responses being experienced by various sectors (agriculture\, manufacturing\, services\, etc)?\nWhat must be done by African leaders and friends of Africa to maximize the opportunities the pandemic offers to ensure the continent comes out stronger in the Post-COVID World? \n4. Expectations \nAt the end of this event\, participants will understand the following:\nEven though COVID-19 is a health crisis\, it has serious economic consequences all over the world.\nThe macroeconomic effects of COVID-19 on the global economy at large and African economies in particular.\nThe state of the African economies before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Accurate statistics concerning the economic impact of COVID-19 on the African and world economy.\nThe impact of COVID-19 on various economic activities such as investments\, production\, distribution\, and international trade.\nThe different macroeconomic options that could tackle the consequences of the pandemic on African economies. \n5. Date and Venue \nJune 17\, 2020 from 3-4PM Washington D.C Time  / 9-10PM Cameroon Time\nEvent will be held on ZOOM and streamed live       \n6. Panelists/Speakers\nMain GuestDr Albert ZeufackChief Economist for the Africa Region World Bank Group – Washington D.C\nModeratorDr Denis ForetiaExecutive 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 NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/addressing-the-social-and-economic-shock-of-covid-19-on-african-economies-a-conversation-with-dr-albert-zeufack-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 and the Future of Work – A Global Perspective
DESCRIPTION:June 16\, 2020 at 10AM Washington D.C(2PM Ghana\, 3PM Cameroon\, 4PM South Africa\, 7:30PM India) \n BACKGROUND\nApproximately half of the world’s population is under varying levels of restricted movement in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19\, a public health emergency that has claimed thousands of lives and sparked fears of the worst global recession since the Great Depression. This sudden decrease in movement has had a profound impact on the way we work\, our mental\, and physical well-being. As a result\, many social scientists and psychologists around the world are keenly observing the implications of this enforced global experiment on work behaviors\, hours\, and locations\, to name a few. While these restrictions have forced employees in many organizations to work from their homes\, thereby managing their tasks and time with little supervision\, it has also caused a steep rise in unemployment rates in sectors such as hospitality and entertainment that require workers to physically deliver the services.\nHome-based work has not been without challenges. Some workers report similar or improved performance at home\, compared to working in an office\, while others report reduced performance from struggling to balance work and other commitments such as dependent care. Companies\, on the other hand\, are recording financial gains from reduced travel\, utility\, sometimes rent expenses in the short run\, but the long-term trade-off in potential productivity\, culture\, and profitability decline are unknown. Though we cannot predict the future\, one thing is sure\, the pandemic and the emergency measures that were taken by most organizations will completely change the perception and nature of work in the future. These changes may include redesigning job performance expectations\, travel requirements\, and working hours to reconcile newly developed work habits with post-pandemic norms. According to Adam Grant\, a professor of Management and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School\, leaders could take the opportunity to give their employees more control and\, hopefully\, discover that they can trust them to manage their schedules. Leaders may want to become more hands-on in learning about their employees’ values\, interests\, strengths\, and motivations.\nAfter the pandemic\, many organizations will continue to experiment with different ways of working\, including shorter workdays or may embrace long-term work from home for most or all employees. The pandemic has hastened the evolution of work to a more virtual workforce than the world was prepared for. As the world scrambles to adapt to the current work situation\, what should governments\, policymakers\, organizations\, and workers expect in the post pandemic world?\nPurpose of the event \nIdentify the changes and challenges to how workers participate in the workforce\nIdentify the effects of the changes in work on organizations\, governments\, policymakers\, and workers.\nForecast the post-pandemic work environment and propose recommendations on how various employers and employees can quickly adapt and reconcile past working habits with new developments and experiences from the pandemic. \nWho will attend? \nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise\, including head of organizations\, government and policymakers\, workers in different areas\, managers\, entrepreneurs\, labor officials\, researchers\, students\, and the general public. \n Date\nJune 16\, 2020 at 10AM Washington D.C (2PM Ghana\, 3PM Cameroon\, 4PM South Africa\, 7:30PM India)\nAreas of concern\nThere will be presentations on key facts about the current pandemic\, and the changes that are occurring with structured work. The major areas of concern will be economic and technological development\, labour law\, public policies\, psychology\, and social welfare and any other areas not mentioned but the panelists think could greatly contribute to the discussion.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, \nChanges brought about in work as a result of the current pandemic will be outlined.\nAll the effects of the pandemic on organisations\, government\, policy makers and workers will be identified.\nThere will be a forecast on the post pandemic work environment and concrete recommendations will be given for organisations\, government and policy makers\, workers and other participants as concerns the future of work. \nSPEAKERS \nDr. Jonathan Westover\nAssociate Professor and Chair – UVU\, Non-Resident Fellow – Nkafu Policy Institute \nFranklin Cudjoe\nFounder and Chief Executive Officer – IMANI Africa \nViola A. Llewellyn\nCo-founder and President of Ovamba Solutions\, Inc. \nMohd. Haleem Khan (IAS\, Rtd.)\nFormer SecretaryMinistry of Finance\, Government of India\nModerator \nMr. Pooran Pandey\nNon-Resident Fellow – Nkafu Policy Institute\nOnline PlatformThis event will be organized on ZOOM. There will be a Q&A session for participant engagement\n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/covid-19-and-the-future-of-work-a-global-perspective/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Flattening the COVID-19 Curve: Perspectives of Clinicians and Researchers
DESCRIPTION:NKAFU CORONA TASKFORCE WEBINAR \nFLATENNING THE COVID-19 CURVE IN CAMEROON: PERSPECTIVES OF RESEARCHERS AND CLINICIANS \nBackground \nIn the World and Cameron in particular\, the impact of COVID-19 has been tremendous due to the high concentration of people\, economic activities and resource consumption. Coronavirus threatens economic\, social and medical well-being of millions and there is an urgent need to act now to protect Cameroonians against this virus.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic is primarily a health shock. Since the 6th of March 2020\, Cameroon has been experiencing an upsurge in the number of new cases. Recognizing that this is a health emergency as the main objective\, countries including Cameroon have been responding to the global health emergency with a range of critical interventions to address the current pandemic. However\, the curve still keeps rising.\nThis webinar will be focused on discussing what type of activities should the government place priority on\, what and how should researchers and clinicians contribute towards  the flattening of the COVID curve\, and what rapid interventions are needed to help flatten the curve.\nPanelists  \nMazou N Temgoua MD\, MPH\, PhDc \nMedical Researcher\, Clinical Epidemiologist and Biostatistician \nMrs Jennet Atem  \nNurse Clinician at Emergency Department\, Lakeshore General Hospital\, Montreal\, Canada \nMark Keboa \nMigration Health Consultant Montreal\, Canada \nKevine Laure Nkaghere Mbuembue\, MD\, MPH \nDistrict Medical Officer of Diedo Littoral\nModerator \nDr. Gobina Ronald \nRapporteur \nOdette Kibu \n  \n.fusion-button.button-9 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-9 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-9:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-9:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-9:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-9:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-9:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9:hover\, .fusion-button.button-9:focus\, .fusion-button.button-9:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-9:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-9:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-9{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/flattening-the-covid-19-curve-perspectives-of-clinicians-and-researchers/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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