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SUMMARY:Is Market Competition Good For Cameroon’s Industrialization?
DESCRIPTION:Organization Name: Nkafu Policy Institute (Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation)CONCEPT NOTE\n Competition is a major pillar of free-market systems. Competition policy is about applying rules to make sure businesses and companies compete fairly with each other. It encourages efficiency\, creates a wider choice for consumers and helps reduce prices and improve quality.\nAccording to liberals\, competition is inevitable and good for countries. They believe an important advantage of competition is innovation. Indeed\, innovation spurs the invention of new and better products\, or it helps to create lower-cost manufacturing processes. As a result\, it drives economic growth\, creates more employment opportunities and increases standards of living. Another advantage of competition is economies of scale and technology transfers. Companies can increase their global presence by operating in more and more overseas markets. Finally\, competition can also help businesses identify consumers’ needs – and then develop new products or services to meet those needs.\nContrary to the above arguments\, protectionists believe competition is not good for an economy.  They support that only big companies survive in a competition (i.e. small companies struggle or die). According to them\, small companies do not have all the extra benefits or capital to expand and outsource like large companies. In addition\, protectionists argue that competition decreases market share and shrinks customer base\, especially if demand for products or services is limited from the start. Consequently\, companies are forced to lower their prices to stay competitive hence decreasing their return on each item they produce and sell.\nIn 2019\, the government of Cameroon has drafted the National Strategy for Development 2020-2030. This strategy lays more emphasis on industrialization and the structural transformation of the economy. Indeed\, the secondary sector is only 15.6% of companies while the tertiary sector represents 84.2% of companies according to the second General Census of Companies (2016). Also\, small businesses dominate the economic fabric in Cameroon as they represent 98.5% of the total of companies.\nHowever\, Cameroon faces major structural challenges and negative shocks including an alarming poverty level\, government remaining the largest employer\, the worsening security situation in the Nord West and South West Regions\, the conflict with Boko Haram in the North Region\, and the recent currency crisis as a result of excessive imports. In addition\, small businesses in Cameroon face major obstacles that prevent them from growing. These obstacles include high tax rates\, financial exclusion\, corruption\, and administrative tracasseries just to name but a few.\nThis debate will\, therefore\, discuss the place of competition in Cameroon’s industrialization process. The main question to be answered is: Should Cameroon prioritize market competition to spur industrialization in the country?\n Purpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best way to spur industrialization in Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Is Market Competition Good for Cameroon’s Industrialization?’’. Indeed\, the limited numbers of industrialization projects in the country and their inefficient management drastically reduce their effects on people’s life. That is why some observers believe the economy should be opened to competition in all sectors in order to spur industrialization\, economic growth and development. Others\, on the other hand\, support that Cameroon should protect its embryonic industries given the fact that 80% of companies die before 5 years.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 80 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee. \nAreas of concern\nIndustrialization; Structural Transformation; Market Competition; Economic Development; International Trade; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of industrialization;\nRecognize the best path for an industrialized Cameroon;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of market competition;\nComprehend the profits and problems of protectionism and liberalism;\nApprehend the reforms needed for a successful industrialization strategy. \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/is-market-competition-good-for-cameroons-industrialization/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:L’ouverture À La Concurrence Est-Elle Bonne Pour L’industrialisation Du Cameroun ?
DESCRIPTION:Theme: L’ouverture À La Concurrence Est-Elle Bonne Pour L’industrialisation Du Cameroun ? \nOrganisé Par : Nkafu Policy Institute (Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia) \n.fusion-button.button-16 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-16:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-16:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-16:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover\, .fusion-button.button-16:focus\, .fusion-button.button-16:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-16:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-16:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-16{width:100%;}\nENREGISTREZ-VOUS\n \nNOTE CONCEPTUELLE\nLa concurrence est un pilier majeur des systèmes de marché libre. La politique de la concurrence consiste à appliquer des règles pour s’assurer que les entreprises et les sociétés se font une concurrence loyale. Cette politique encourage l’efficacité\, crée un choix plus large pour les consommateurs\, contribue à réduire les prix et à améliorer la qualité.\nSelon les libéraux\, la concurrence est inévitable et bénéfique pour les pays. Ils estiment qu’un avantage important de la concurrence est l’innovation. En effet\, l’innovation stimule l’invention de nouveaux et meilleurs produits\, ou elle contribue à créer des processus de fabrication à moindre coût. Par conséquent\, elle stimule la croissance économique\, crée davantage de possibilités d’emploi et augmente le niveau de vie. Les économies d’échelle et les transferts de technologie constituent un autre avantage de la concurrence. Les entreprises peuvent accroître leur présence mondiale en opérant sur des marchés étrangers de plus en plus nombreux. Enfin\, la concurrence peut également aider les entreprises à identifier les besoins des consommateurs\, puis à développer de nouveaux produits ou services pour répondre à ces besoins.\nContrairement aux arguments ci-dessus\, les protectionnistes estiment que la concurrence n’est pas bonne pour une économie.  Ils soutiennent que seules les grandes entreprises survivent dans la concurrence (c’est-à-dire que les petites entreprises luttent ou meurent). Selon les tenants de cette thèse\, les petites entreprises ne disposent pas de tous les avantages ou capitaux supplémentaires pour se développer et s’externaliser comme les grandes entreprises. Aussi\, les protectionnistes affirment que la concurrence diminue la part de marché et la clientèle\, surtout si la demande de produits ou de services est limitée dès le départ. Par conséquent\, les entreprises sont obligées de baisser leurs prix pour rester compétitives\, ce qui diminue leur rendement sur chaque article ou service qu’elles produisent et vendent.\nEn 2019\, le gouvernement du Cameroun a élaboré la Stratégie Nationale de Développement 2020-2030. Cette stratégie met davantage l’accent sur l’industrialisation et la transformation structurelle de l’économie car\, dans les chiffres\, le secteur secondaire ne représente que 15\,6% des entreprises alors que le secteur tertiaire représente 84\,2% des entreprises selon le deuxième Recensement Général des Entreprises (2016). Par ailleurs\, les petites entreprises dominent le tissu économique camerounais puisqu’elles représentent 98\,5% du total des entreprises.\nCependant\, le Cameroun est confronté à des défis structurels majeurs et à des chocs négatifs\, notamment un niveau de pauvreté alarmant\, une grosse présence de l’Etat dans l’économie\, la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest\, le conflit avec Boko Haram dans la région du Nord ; et la récente crise des devises causée par des importations excessives. Davantage\, les petites et moyennes entreprises camerounaises sont confrontées à des obstacles majeurs qui les empêchent de se développer. Parmi ces obstacles\, citons les taux d’imposition élevés\, l’exclusion financière\, la corruption et les tracasseries administratives\, pour n’en citer que quelques-uns.  \nCe débat portera donc sur la place de la concurrence dans le processus d’industrialisation du Cameroun. La principale question à laquelle il convient de répondre est la suivante : Le Cameroun doit-il donner la priorité à la concurrence sur le marché pour stimuler l’industrialisation du pays ?\n \nObjectif de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de comparer les points de vue de différents experts camerounais sur la meilleure façon de stimuler l’industrialisation au Cameroun.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public sur le thème : ‘‘L’ouverture à la concurrence est-elle bonne pour l’industrialisation du Cameroun ?’’ En effet\, le nombre limité de projets d’industrialisation dans le pays et leur gestion inefficace réduisent considérablement leurs effets sur la vie des populations. C’est pourquoi certains observateurs estiment que l’économie devrait être ouverte à la concurrence dans tous les secteurs afin de stimuler l’industrialisation\, la croissance économique et le développement. D’autres\, en revanche\, soutiennent que le Cameroun devrait protéger ses industries embryonnaires étant donné que 80% des entreprises créées meurent avant 5 ans. \n \nPublic cible\nCet événement réunira des participants de différents domaines d’expertise : économistes\, fonctionnaires\, orateurs\, entrepreneurs\, organisations humanitaires\, organisations non gouvernementales\, universitaires et chercheurs\, étudiants\, grand public et acteurs de la société civile.\n \nNombre de participants\nNous attendons 80 participants.\n \nFrais de participation\nCet événement est ouvert au public cible sans frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nDomaines de préoccupation\nIndustrialisation ; Transformation structurelle ; Concurrence sur le marché ; Développement économique ; Commerce international ; Émergence économique ; Politiques publiques.\n \nLieu\nHôtel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroun.          \n \nRésultats escomptés\nÀ la fin de cet événement\, les participants devraient : \nComprendre la signification de l’industrialisation ;\nReconnaître la meilleure voie pour un Cameroun industrialisé ;\nComprendre les avantages et les défis de la concurrence sur le marché ;\nComprendre les bénéfices et les problèmes du protectionnisme et du libéralisme ;\nAppréhender les réformes nécessaires pour une stratégie d’industrialisation réussie. \n \nPanélistes \nDr. Louis-Marie KAKDEU – Economiste et Chercheur Associé au Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroun. (POUR)\nDr. Lamine HIMBE – Administrateur Civil et Chercheur au Ministère des Mines\, de l’Industrie et du Développement Technologique (MINDMIT). (POUR)\nDr. Joel MOUDIO MOTTO – Economiste et Chercheur à l’Université de Yaoundé II. (CONTRE)\nM. René MEZENE – Entrepreneur et PDG de ProxyServices. (CONTRE) \n \nModérateur\nDr. Fabien SUNDJO – Économiste et Chercheur Associé au Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroun.\n  \n.fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-17:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-17:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-17:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover\, .fusion-button.button-17:focus\, .fusion-button.button-17:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-17:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-17:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-17{width:100%;}\nENREGISTREZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/louverture-a-la-concurrence-est-elle-bonne-pour-lindustrialisation-du-cameroun/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:2020 Regional SBEC Forum – Douala
DESCRIPTION:2020 REGIONAL BUSINESS-NETWORKING EVENT (Regional Forum) Theme: ‘The Pivotal Role of Business Networking to Entrepreneurs in Cameroon’’. \nOrganized in partnership with the Canadian Fund for the Local Initiative Project in Cameroon.\n Concept Note\nThe literature on entrepreneurial and small business networking has substantially increased in volume during the last years. The interest has been driven both from the entrepreneurial side\, where businesses inter-link rapidly and form network configurations and from the policy side\, where governments have implemented a variety of policies to encourage economic growth through self-employment and to support small businesses. The active positioning of entrepreneurial firms in the business arena coincides with building effective business relationships with customers and suppliers\,  government bodies and large corporations\, or with professional bodies and lead clients. This makes small firms embedded in an intricate set of business relationships\, connecting local\, national and international partners\, government agencies\, financial institutions\, or consumer and professional associations. Entrepreneurial networks can be defined as organized systems of relationships with customers\, suppliers\, and other entrepreneurs\, with relatives\, external consultants and other agents\, or potential partners. Entrepreneurial and small business networks usually represent dispersed and varied networks with uncertain boundaries and resource-based or role-based division of labor. They are comprised of autonomous agents that are linked to each other via various formal and informal contracts\, who design collective strategies and share information. In addition\, create partnerships with government agencies\, banks\, and Micro-finance Institutions to access finance.  The network is governed by the allocation of specific roles to individual members\, which are inscribed in contractual relationships. The division of labor in the network stems from the specialization and unique capabilities of individual firms\, and embody resource-based input-output dependencies that emerge with the evolution of the network.\n \nGeneral objectives\nThe main objective of this Event (Regional Forum) is to provide opportunities to entrepreneurs  to network with Government Agencies\, Banks and Micro-finance Institutions\, Consultants\, Companies \, and other Entrepreneurs.\nThe purpose of this paper is to explore how cohesive/diverse networks affect entrepreneurial activities. In particular\, an interest is shown in how cohesion and diversity may affect entrepreneurial outcomes like survival\, pro?tability\, innovation and efficiency\n \nSpecific objectives \nDiscuss governmental  policies in promoting  entrepreneurship\nEstablish business partnership\nNetwork with Financial Institutions\, Companies\, Consultants and Government Agencies\nInvite 60 participants from diverse backgrounds to participate \n \nTarget audience: \nBanks and Micro-finance Institutions\nEntrepreneurs\nGovernment agencies\nBusiness Consultants\nCompanies\nPolicymakers\nMinistries\nBusiness Trainers \n \nTopics of round table discussion \nGovernmental support to entrepreneurs in Cameroon.\nAccess to finance\nTax Registration requirements and declaration procedures for SMEs in Cameroon. \nAccessibility of business  Consultants to Entrepreneurs in Cameroon. \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2020-regional-sbec-forum-douala/
LOCATION:Active Spaces\, Immeuble Tecno\, Boulevard de la Liberte Akwa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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SUMMARY:Will More Taxes Increase Fiscal Revenues In Cameroon?
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTETaxation is a means by which governments finance their expenditures by imposing charges on citizens and corporates entities. In general\, taxes can be either direct or indirect. For example\, income taxation is a direct tax while the value-added tax (VAT) on goods sold is an indirect tax.\nAccording to Arthur Laffer\, there exists a limit to which an increase in taxes leads to more government revenue. His thesis demonstrated by the Laffer curve says: “Too much tax kills to tax.” In other words\, if tax rates are too high people would not work as hard leading to less income and profits for the government to tax.\nBased on the Laffer curve\, two schools of thought can be derived. The first school supports that a favorable taxation regime acts as a catalyst for the development of start-ups\, foreign direct investment and private investment. The second school demonstrates that an unfavorable tax rate negatively affects investment decisions\, economic growth and employment.\nIn Africa\, governments tend to increase taxes in order to gain more revenues. Indeed\, falling prices in oil exports and poor economic structures have led to a rapid cycle of indebtedness hence reducing available resources to finance public goods and services. Taxation then becomes an internal strategic tool used by governments to solve this situation. However\, African countries face a dilemma. Indeed\, an excessively heavy tax burden might crush activity while an excessively low one can starve an economy of the ‘oxygen’ it needs to advance.\nIn Cameroon\, taxation remains the first obstacle to the development of entrepreneurial activities (General Census of Enterprises\, 2016). Indeed\, high taxes prevent entrepreneurs to fully establish and flourish their activities. The corporate tax (33% in total) and the value-added tax (19.25%) remains high compared to countries like Nigeria or Rwanda.\nIn addition\, each year the government of Cameroon creates ‘new taxes’. For example\, in the 2019 Budget\, a flat rate of 200 F CFA per application was created for software and application that are downloaded online via phone or tablet. Moreover\, the 2020 Budget bill projects to increase taxes on cosmetics and artificial hair just to name but a few.\nThe above situation has led to the development and the predominance of the informal sector in Cameroon. Indeed\, the majority of businesses prefer to remain informal (i.e. approximately 89% of small enterprises) to avoid being charged high taxes. Consequently\, the government cannot fully collect the projected amounts.\nThis debate will discuss the best way for governments in Africa to increase fiscal revenues with a focus on Cameroon. However\, the main question remains: Should Cameroon prioritize more taxes or high tax rates to increase fiscal revenues?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best method for optimizing fiscal revenues in Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Will More Taxes Increase Fiscal Revenues in Cameroon?’’. Indeed\, some observers believe the government can maximize fiscal receipts with low tax rates (i.e. the efficient thinking). Others\, on the other hand\, support that governments should increases taxes and tax rates in order to have more fiscal revenues (i.e. the effective thinking).\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 80 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee.\n \nAreas of concern\nTaxation; Fiscal Revenues; Tax System; Small Business; Entrepreneurship; Economic Development; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\n \nLocation\nHotel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroon.\n \nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of taxation;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of high tax rates;\nRecognize the best path for fiscal mobilization in Cameroon;\nComprehend the profits and problems related to tax compliance;\nApprehend the reforms needed for a good tax system in Cameroon. \n  \n.fusion-button.button-18 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-18:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-18:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-18:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover\, .fusion-button.button-18:focus\, .fusion-button.button-18:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-18:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-18:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-18{width:100%;}\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/will-more-taxes-increase-fiscal-revenues-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:L’augmentation Des Taxes Va-T-Elle Accroitre Les Revenus Fiscaux Au Cameroun ?
DESCRIPTION:L‘imposition est un moyen par lequel les gouvernements financent leurs dépenses en prélevant des frais aux citoyens et aux entreprises. En général\, les impôts peuvent être directs ou indirects. Par exemple\, l’impôt sur le revenu est un impôt direct tandis que la taxe sur la valeur ajoutée (TVA) sur les biens vendus est un impôt indirect.Selon Arthur Laffer\, toute augmentation des impôts n’entraîne pas nécessairement une augmentation des recettes publiques. Sa thèse\, démontrée par la courbe de Laffer\, dit : ” Trop d’impôts tue l’impôt “. Autrement dit\, si les taux d’imposition sont trop élevés dans une économie\, les agents économiques sont découragés et ne travaillent pas avec ardeur. Ceci entraîne une diminution des revenus anticipés par le gouvernement.En se basant sur la courbe de Laffer\, on peut en déduire deux écoles de pensée. La première école soutient qu’un régime fiscal favorable\, avec des taux bas\, agit comme un catalyseur pour le développement des start-ups\, des investissements directs étrangers et des investissements privés. La deuxième école démontre qu’un taux d’imposition défavorable\, avec des taux élevés\, a un effet négatif sur les décisions d’investissement\, la croissance économique et l’emploi.\nEn Afrique\, les gouvernements ont tendance à augmenter les impôts afin de gagner plus de revenus. En effet\, la chute des prix des produits de base et les mauvaises structures économiques ont entraîné un cycle rapide d’endettement\, réduisant ainsi les ressources disponibles pour financer les biens et services publics. La fiscalité devient alors un outil stratégique interne utilisé par ces gouvernements pour résoudre cette situation. Cependant\, les pays africains sont confrontés à un dilemme. En effet\, un fardeau fiscal trop lourd peut écraser l’activité alors qu’un régime fiscal trop faible peut priver une économie de l’oxygène dont elle a besoin pour progresser.\nAu Cameroun\, la fiscalité reste le premier obstacle au développement des activités entrepreneuriales (Recensement Général des Entreprises\, 2016). En effet\, une fiscalité élevée empêcherait les entrepreneurs de s’établir et de s’épanouir pleinement. Par exemple\, l’impôt sur les sociétés (33 % au total) et la taxe sur la valeur ajoutée (19\,25 %) restent élevés par rapport à des pays comme le Nigeria ou le Rwanda.\nDavantage\, le gouvernement du Cameroun crée de ” nouvelles taxes ” chaque année. Par exemple\, dans le Budget 2019\, une taxe de 200 F CFA par application a été créée pour les logiciels et les applications qui sont téléchargés en ligne par téléphone ou par tablette. En outre\, le projet de loi de finances pour 2020 prévoit d’augmenter les taxes sur les cosmétiques et les cheveux artificiels entre autres.\nLa situation décrite ci-dessus a conduit au développement et à la prédominance du secteur informel au Cameroun. En effet\, la majorité des entreprises préfèrent rester informelles (environ 89% des petites entreprises) pour éviter de subir une fiscalité élevée. En conséquence\, le gouvernement ne peut pas percevoir la totalité des montants prévus.\nCe débat portera sur la meilleure façon pour les gouvernements en Afrique d’augmenter les recettes fiscales\, en mettant un accent sur le Cameroun. Cependant\, la question principale demeure : Le Cameroun devrait-il donner la priorité à plus d’impôts ou à des taux d’imposition élevés pour augmenter les recettes fiscales ?\nObjectif de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de comparer les points de vue de différents experts camerounais sur la meilleure méthode d’optimisation des recettes fiscales au Cameroun.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public sur le thème : ‘‘L’augmentation des taxes va-t-elle accroitre les revenus fiscaux au Cameroun ?’’. En effet\, certains observateurs pensent que le gouvernement peut maximiser les recettes fiscales avec de faibles taux d’imposition (c’est la pensée efficiente). D’autres\, en revanche\, soutiennent que le gouvernement devrait augmenter les impôts et les taux d’imposition afin d’avoir plus de recettes fiscales (c’est la pensée efficace).\nPublic cible\nCet événement réunira des participants de divers domaines d’expertise : économistes\, agents du secteur public\, conférenciers\, entrepreneurs\, travailleurs des organisations humanitaires\, organisations non gouvernementales\, universitaires et chercheurs\, étudiants\, grand public et acteurs de la société civile.\nNombre de participants\nNous attendons 80 participants.\n \nFrais de participation\nCet événement est ouvert au public cible sans frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nDomaines de préoccupation\nFiscalité ; Revenus fiscaux ; Régime fiscal ; Petites entreprises ; Entrepreneuriat ; Développement économique ; Émergence économique ; Politiques publiques.\n \nRésultats escomptés\nA la fin de cet événement\, les participants doivent :\nComprendre la signification de la fiscalité ;\nComprendre les avantages et les défis des taux d’imposition élevés ;\nReconnaître la meilleure voie pour la mobilisation fiscale au Cameroun ;\nComprendre les bénéfices et les problèmes liés à la conformité fiscale ;\nAppréhender les réformes nécessaires pour un bon système fiscal au Cameroun.\nPanélistes\nProf. Alain Florentin ZOUGA KOUNA\, Chercheur Associé en Politiques Publiques au Centre d’Analyse et de Recherche sur les Politiques du Cameroun – CPARC. (POUR).\nUn Représentant de la Direction Générale des Impôts – Cameroun (à déterminer). (POUR).\nProf. Alain NDEDI\, Professeur d’Université et Consultant Senior au Groupe de la Banque Mondiale. (CONTRE).\nM. Niguel NDIKOMBUI\, Auditeur et Expert Fiscal Senior chez GoodWill Consulting. (CONTRE).\nModératrice\nDr. Vera KUM – Economiste et Chercheure Associée au Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroun.\n.fusion-button.button-75 {border-radius:0px;}ENREGISTREZ VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/laugmentation-des-taxes-va-t-elle-accroitre-les-revenus-fiscaux-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:ATLAS,Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191219T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123424Z
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SUMMARY:Bamenda: Common sense solutions to promote peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  \nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 2 hours open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon\nThe role of civil society organizations in conflict management\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/bamenda-common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Mansfield Hotel\, Bamenda\, Bamenda\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191212T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191212T080000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123424Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Small Business & Entrepreneurship Forum
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTES – SBEC 2019 Forum on the Theme :\n“HARMONIZATION OF THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM IN CAMEROON FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH”.   \nBACKGROUND:\n In the Cameroon economy\, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are regarded as vectors for job and wealth creation. According to statistics from the Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises\, Social Economy and Handicrafts\, there are more than 400\,000 companies in the informal sector and out of these\, 99% are SMEs. This dynamic presence helps generate growth and redistribute wealth in society. Their important role in reducing poverty in Cameroon is also gaining recognition. 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. Notwithstanding\, evident realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.\n    However\, the incubation and capacity building process of existing and potential entrepreneurs requires an enabling environment that provides sufficient quantities and qualities of physical\, financial\, human\, information and relationship resources. The business environment in Cameroon is good but the lack of resource harmonization in the Cameroon Entrepreneurship sphere is considered to be among the main causes of short-run business failure and poor competitive capacity. SMEs in Cameroon face significant challenges in terms of Managerial skills\, lack of capital\, networking and lack of dedicated agencies to assist the existing and potential entrepreneurs. The Agency and Bank for the Promotion SMEs in Cameroon are yet to produce the expected results. The incubation process\,   growth\, and sustainability of most entrepreneurs in Cameroon can be greatly improved through  networking especially in business management and entrepreneurship skills. The first complain of every entrepreneur in Cameroon center around lack of capital while the rest of the component needs follow.\n  Taxation is not a hindrance to Entrepreneurship development in Cameroon per say. Taxes are paid when value chains are created\, No business no taxation.  Notwithstanding\, the knowledge of taxation and registration of business cannot be underrated. Cameroon is an environment that has plenty of resources but is deficient in terms of organization\, resource access\, and stakeholder behavior constitutes an additional challenge for entrepreneurs in Cameroon. In most cases\, they lack access to information despite the existence of the internet and relevant media plat forms.  Moreover\, Cameroon has enormous Human Resources\, Capital\, big market outlets\, the death rates of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises remain high in Cameroon. It ranges range from two to five years span.\n  It is because of the above interwoven problems that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\,  organizes  the 2019 Forum on the  harmonization of Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Cameroon for a sustainable growth  within the framework of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative project in Cameroon\, and has as objectives the following:\nGENERAL OBJECTIVES \nTo hold a forum on how to nurture growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Cameroon. \nSPECIFIC OBJECTIVES \nOpen panel discussions on the sustainability and growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Cameroon.\nBig Opportunity for SMEs to Network with national and international stakeholders.\nGive SMEs the opportunity to exhibit their products and services during and after the Forum\, and gain new market outlets for their products and services\nDiscuss the challenges faced by SMEs in Cameroon and share best practices to overcome them.\nIdentify the various promoters of SMEs in Cameroon and the various products and services they offer.\nNetwork with Financial Institutions and other funding bodies to finance SMEs of the SBEC network.\nInvite 150 participants of Small Businesses\, and other stakeholders to build a powerful network of entrepreneurs in Cameroon. \n \nTOPICS OF PANEL DISCUSSION \nTransformation of Agricultural Produce\, a strategic value chain to Agripreneurs;\nMarketing and branding for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises/Attracting Customers and Investments;\nAccess to funding and finances;\nThe path to Sustainable growth for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Cameroon. \n \nWHO WILL PARTICIPATE? \nSmall and medium size enterprises;\nBanks & Microfinance Institutions;\nFarmers & Farming cooperatives\nprospective Entrepreneurs;\nBusiness Associations. \nParticipant + Exhibition: 2000 FCFA    /     Simple Participant: 1000 FCFA\n /  Speaker: Free\nBe a Speaker \n                                          SPEAKERS \n                                REGISTRATION FOR SPEAKERS\n                                × \n                            Close                         \nParticipation + Exhibition \n                                          EXHIBITION \n                                REGISTRATION FOR EXHIBITION\n                                ×\nRegistration Fee: 2000 fcfa – (Participation + Exhibition)\nThis fee is paid only through mobile money – SBEC Official Number: +237 672 31 43 10.\nPlease make sure you call after your paiement to confirm. (+237 654 86 72 54 / +237 698 64 55 24 / +237 672 31 43 10) \n                            Close                         \nSimple Participation \n                                          PARTICIPANTS \n                                REGISTRATION FOR PARTICIPANTS\n                                ×\nRegistration Fee: 1000 fcfa – (Participation only)\nThis fee is paid only through mobile money – SBEC Official Number: +237 672 31 43 10.\nPlease make sure you call after your paiement to confirm. (+237 654 86 72 54 / +237 698 64 55 24 / +237 672 31 43 10) \n                            Close
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2019-small-business-entrepreneurship-forum/
LOCATION:Centre International de L’artisanat\, Yaounde\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191205T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123424Z
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SUMMARY:Bamenda: Training Of Peace Advocates For The Peaceful Resolution Of Conflicts In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING OF PEACE ADVOCATES FOR THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS IN CAMEROON. Background and Context.\n     Cameroon has experienced political and economic stability for decades and continue to play a key role in Central Africa’s regional integration. The country has been widely praised for its ability to maintain the calm and peaceful coexistence of its numerous cultural\, ethnic and religious groups – it has been called a bastion off   stability – notable when compared to numerous conflicts in neighbouring countries. For example\, the Cameroonian community and institutions have demonstrated great resilience in response to the massive refugee crises on their various borders (e.g with Chad\, CAR and Nigeria) including the terrorist attacks imposed on them in the Far-North by the Nigerian home-grown and deadly terrorist group Boko Haram. Cameroonians have called themselves ‘peaceful’ and tolerant’ people. However\, since October 2016\, with the emergence of the current Armed conflict in North- West (NW) and South-West (SW) Regions\, this image of the country as an island of peace among many troubled countries and Cameroonians as ‘tolerant and peace-loving people’ has dramatically changed not for the good.\nRationale for the Training Workshop\n    In joining voices and to move the talk for the need for a peaceful resolution of the current violent conflict in the NW and SW Regions of Cameroon\, The Nkafu Policy Institute (NPI) of The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation (DLF) has recently instituted a project titled: “Promoting lasting peace in Cameroon.” Within this broad project\, NPI plans to host two leadership and capacity-building workshops for peace advocates. The organization will identify fifty (50) influential community leaders from all ten regions of Cameroon. The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation believes this diverse group of peace advocates will be able to bridge Cameroon’s tribal\, cultural\, political\, and linguistic divides and promote peace in their communities.\nOverall objective\n   To give participants the opportunity to inspire their communities as Peace Advocates/Agent: A Peace Advocate is an active peace builder who guides others in the endeavour of building sustainable peace starting with their own practice and community sharing.\n \nSpecific Objectives\n    \n        Specifically\, this training workshop will: \ngive participants the tools and connections necessary to advocate for tolerance\, justice\, the rule of law\, and respect for democratic principles.\nempower and enable participants to actively engage in local level decision-making processes and to the monitoring\, prevention\, management\, resolution and transformation of conflicts in order to promote peace outcomes and social cohesion.\nencourage the peace advocates to speak publicly with the aim of contributing to peace\nconduct a conflict critical analysis to understand best strategies in implementing peace process in affected regions \nWho can participate?\n      This training opportunity gives equal chance to both men and women\, from all the 10 regions of Cameroon.  It particularly targets youth and women leaders who have so far influence their communities through their work for peace and development; civil society advocates\, community leaders (including traditional authorities and church leaders)\, the media\, students and all those interested in contributing to  peaceful and sustainable solution to the current destructive conflict in the Anglophone NW and SW Regions in particular and  Cameroon at large.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting to build the capacity of 50 peace advocates (Who have registered online through our call for application).
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/bamenda-training-of-peace-advocates-for-the-peaceful-resolution-of-conflicts-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191205T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191205T235900
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121443Z
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SUMMARY:Bamenda: Training Of Peace Advocates For The Peaceful Resolution Of Conflicts In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING OF PEACE ADVOCATES FOR THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS IN CAMEROON.  Background and Context.     Cameroon has experienced political and economic stability for decades and continue to play a key role in Central Africa’s regional integration. The country has been widely praised for its ability to maintain the calm and peaceful coexistence of its numerous cultural\, ethnic and religious groups – it has been called a bastion off   stability – notable when compared to numerous conflicts in neighbouring countries. For example\, the Cameroonian community and institutions have demonstrated great resilience in response to the massive refugee crises on their various borders (e.g with Chad\, CAR and Nigeria) including the terrorist attacks imposed on them in the Far-North by the Nigerian home-grown and deadly terrorist group Boko Haram. Cameroonians have called themselves ‘peaceful’ and tolerant’ people. However\, since October 2016\, with the emergence of the current Armed conflict in North- West (NW) and South-West (SW) Regions\, this image of the country as an island of peace among many troubled countries and Cameroonians as ‘tolerant and peace-loving people’ has dramatically changed not for the good.\nRationale for the Training Workshop\n    In joining voices and to move the talk for the need for a peaceful resolution of the current violent conflict in the NW and SW Regions of Cameroon\, The Nkafu Policy Institute (NPI) of The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation (DLF) has recently instituted a project titled: “Promoting lasting peace in Cameroon.” Within this broad project\, NPI plans to host two leadership and capacity-building workshops for peace advocates. The organization will identify fifty (50) influential community leaders from all ten regions of Cameroon. The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation believes this diverse group of peace advocates will be able to bridge Cameroon’s tribal\, cultural\, political\, and linguistic divides and promote peace in their communities.\nOverall objective\n   To give participants the opportunity to inspire their communities as Peace Advocates/Agent: A Peace Advocate is an active peace builder who guides others in the endeavour of building sustainable peace starting with their own practice and community sharing.\n \nSpecific Objectives\n    \n        Specifically\, this training workshop will:\ngive participants the tools and connections necessary to advocate for tolerance\, justice\, the rule of law\, and respect for democratic principles.\nempower and enable participants to actively engage in local level decision-making processes and to the monitoring\, prevention\, management\, resolution and transformation of conflicts in order to promote peace outcomes and social cohesion.\nencourage the peace advocates to speak publicly with the aim of contributing to peace\nconduct a conflict critical analysis to understand best strategies in implementing peace process in affected regions\nWho can participate?\n      This training opportunity gives equal chance to both men and women\, from all the 10 regions of Cameroon.  It particularly targets youth and women leaders who have so far influence their communities through their work for peace and development; civil society advocates\, community leaders (including traditional authorities and church leaders)\, the media\, students and all those interested in contributing to  peaceful and sustainable solution to the current destructive conflict in the Anglophone NW and SW Regions in particular and  Cameroon at large.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting to build the capacity of 50 peace advocates (Who have registered online through our call for application).
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/bamenda-training-of-peace-advocates-for-the-peaceful-resolution-of-conflicts-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,NED
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191203T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123409Z
UID:10000164-1575360000-1575392400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Buea: Training Of Peace Advocates For The Peaceful Resolution Of Conflicts In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING OF PEACE ADVOCATES FOR THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS IN CAMEROON. Background and Context.\n     Cameroon has experienced political and economic stability for decades and continue to play a key role in Central Africa’s regional integration. The country has been widely praised for its ability to maintain the calm and peaceful coexistence of its numerous cultural\, ethnic and religious groups – it has been called a bastion off   stability – notable when compared to numerous conflicts in neighbouring countries. For example\, the Cameroonian community and institutions have demonstrated great resilience in response to the massive refugee crises on their various borders (e.g with Chad\, CAR and Nigeria) including the terrorist attacks imposed on them in the Far-North by the Nigerian home-grown and deadly terrorist group Boko Haram. Cameroonians have called themselves ‘peaceful’ and tolerant’ people. However\, since October 2016\, with the emergence of the current Armed conflict in North- West (NW) and South-West (SW) Regions\, this image of the country as an island of peace among many troubled countries and Cameroonians as ‘tolerant and peace-loving people’ has dramatically changed not for the good.\nRationale for the Training Workshop\n    In joining voices and to move the talk for the need for a peaceful resolution of the current violent conflict in the NW and SW Regions of Cameroon\, The Nkafu Policy Institute (NPI) of The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation (DLF) has recently instituted a project titled: “Promoting lasting peace in Cameroon.” Within this broad project\, NPI plans to host two leadership and capacity-building workshops for peace advocates. The organization will identify fifty (50) influential community leaders from all ten regions of Cameroon. The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation believes this diverse group of peace advocates will be able to bridge Cameroon’s tribal\, cultural\, political\, and linguistic divides and promote peace in their communities.\nOverall objective\n   To give participants the opportunity to inspire their communities as Peace Advocates/Agent: A Peace Advocate is an active peace builder who guides others in the endeavour of building sustainable peace starting with their own practice and community sharing.\n \nSpecific Objectives\n    \n        Specifically\, this training workshop will: \ngive participants the tools and connections necessary to advocate for tolerance\, justice\, the rule of law\, and respect for democratic principles.\nempower and enable participants to actively engage in local level decision-making processes and to the monitoring\, prevention\, management\, resolution and transformation of conflicts in order to promote peace outcomes and social cohesion.\nencourage the peace advocates to speak publicly with the aim of contributing to peace\nconduct a conflict critical analysis to understand best strategies in implementing peace process in affected regions \nWho can participate?\n      This training opportunity gives equal chance to both men and women\, from all the 10 regions of Cameroon.  It particularly targets youth and women leaders who have so far influence their communities through their work for peace and development; civil society advocates\, community leaders (including traditional authorities and church leaders)\, the media\, students and all those interested in contributing to  peaceful and sustainable solution to the current destructive conflict in the Anglophone NW and SW Regions in particular and  Cameroon at large.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting to build the capacity of 50 peace advocates (Who have registered online through our call for application).
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/buea-training-of-peace-advocates-for-the-peaceful-resolution-of-conflicts-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191203T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191203T235900
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121444Z
UID:10000165-1575331200-1575417540@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Buea: Training Of Peace Advocates For The Peaceful Resolution Of Conflicts In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING OF PEACE ADVOCATES FOR THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS IN CAMEROON.  Background and Context.     Cameroon has experienced political and economic stability for decades and continue to play a key role in Central Africa’s regional integration. The country has been widely praised for its ability to maintain the calm and peaceful coexistence of its numerous cultural\, ethnic and religious groups – it has been called a bastion off   stability – notable when compared to numerous conflicts in neighbouring countries. For example\, the Cameroonian community and institutions have demonstrated great resilience in response to the massive refugee crises on their various borders (e.g with Chad\, CAR and Nigeria) including the terrorist attacks imposed on them in the Far-North by the Nigerian home-grown and deadly terrorist group Boko Haram. Cameroonians have called themselves ‘peaceful’ and tolerant’ people. However\, since October 2016\, with the emergence of the current Armed conflict in North- West (NW) and South-West (SW) Regions\, this image of the country as an island of peace among many troubled countries and Cameroonians as ‘tolerant and peace-loving people’ has dramatically changed not for the good.\nRationale for the Training Workshop\n    In joining voices and to move the talk for the need for a peaceful resolution of the current violent conflict in the NW and SW Regions of Cameroon\, The Nkafu Policy Institute (NPI) of The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation (DLF) has recently instituted a project titled: “Promoting lasting peace in Cameroon.” Within this broad project\, NPI plans to host two leadership and capacity-building workshops for peace advocates. The organization will identify fifty (50) influential community leaders from all ten regions of Cameroon. The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation believes this diverse group of peace advocates will be able to bridge Cameroon’s tribal\, cultural\, political\, and linguistic divides and promote peace in their communities.\nOverall objective\n   To give participants the opportunity to inspire their communities as Peace Advocates/Agent: A Peace Advocate is an active peace builder who guides others in the endeavour of building sustainable peace starting with their own practice and community sharing.\n \nSpecific Objectives\n    \n        Specifically\, this training workshop will:\ngive participants the tools and connections necessary to advocate for tolerance\, justice\, the rule of law\, and respect for democratic principles.\nempower and enable participants to actively engage in local level decision-making processes and to the monitoring\, prevention\, management\, resolution and transformation of conflicts in order to promote peace outcomes and social cohesion.\nencourage the peace advocates to speak publicly with the aim of contributing to peace\nconduct a conflict critical analysis to understand best strategies in implementing peace process in affected regions\nWho can participate?\n      This training opportunity gives equal chance to both men and women\, from all the 10 regions of Cameroon.  It particularly targets youth and women leaders who have so far influence their communities through their work for peace and development; civil society advocates\, community leaders (including traditional authorities and church leaders)\, the media\, students and all those interested in contributing to  peaceful and sustainable solution to the current destructive conflict in the Anglophone NW and SW Regions in particular and  Cameroon at large.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting to build the capacity of 50 peace advocates (Who have registered online through our call for application).
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/buea-training-of-peace-advocates-for-the-peaceful-resolution-of-conflicts-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,NED
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191130T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123409Z
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SUMMARY:2019 STEM Prize Awards
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2019-stem-prize-awards/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,stem prize
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191123T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123409Z
UID:10000168-1574496000-1574524800@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Skills 3- Douala
DESCRIPTION: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. Yet\, glaring realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully-harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.It is against this backdrop that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is inviting small business owners in the formal and informal sectors\, Business Women Associations\, Farmers\, Agribusiness persons\, and all prospective business owners to apply to be a part of it’s Training Workshop on \n“Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship skills”. \nThis training organized within the framework of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) project in Cameroon\, will take place on Saturday November 23\, 2019 at SERENA HOTEL Akwa-Nord\, Douala Cameroon.\nThe Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) focuses on providing the tools for establishing and expanding businesses in the private sector to spur economic growth. The program also has a strong focus to empower women in the private sector and to grow small and medium size enterprises.\nPURPOSE OF TRAINING\nThis workshop is aimed at: \nFamiliarising entrepreneurs with the available options for financing their businesses and how to access finance\,\nEquipping Entrepreneurs with basic managerial and financial management tools\,\nAcquaint Entrepreneurs with the different tax systems in Cameroon\,\nDemonstrate the importance of moving from the informal to the formal sector. \nEXPECTED OUTCOMES\nThe participants of the workshop would be able to benefit from: \nUnderstanding how to Finance their businesses through loans from financial institutions;\nTransition from the informal to formal sectors by being registered and declare their taxes\,\nAdopt best practices in the management of their business ;\nRegister with the SBEC network and benefit from the services offered; \n \nCOST OF TRAINING\nThis training programme is funded by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative program in Cameroon. Hence\, there is no registration or participation fee.\nDEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2019\nHOW TO APPLY\nInterested applicants must apply online.\n APPLY NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-management-and-entrepreneurship-skills-3-douala/
LOCATION:Hotel Serena\, Akwa-Nord\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191123T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121444Z
UID:10000167-1574496000-1574524800@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Atelier de Formation 3: Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises – Douala
DESCRIPTION:Avec le soutien du Département des d’Affaires mondiales du Canada (AMC)\, le Centre ds petiites et moyennes entreprises et de l’entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia invite les propriétaires de petites entreprises des secteurs formels et informels\, les associations de femmes d’affaires\, les agriculteurs\, les agroentrepreneurs et tous les futurs propriétaires d’entreprises à participer à un atelier spécial de formation sur la\nGestion des Petites Entreprises et Compétences Entrepreneuriales \nCette formation aura lieu le Samedi 23 Novembre 2019 de 8h à 16h\, Akwa-Nord à SERENA Hotel\, Douala\, Cameroun.\nBUT DE LA FORMATIONCet atelier a pour objectif de : \nFamiliariser les jeunes entrepreneurs aux opportunités disponibles de financement de leurs entreprises\,\nDoter les entrepreneurs d’outils de gestion financière de base\,\nFamiliariser les entrepreneurs aux différents systèmes fiscaux du Cameroun\,\nDémontrer l’importance de passer du secteur informel au secteur formel. \nRÉSULTATS ATTENDUSLes participants à l’atelier doivent etre à mesure de : \nComprendre comment financer leur entreprise au moyen de prêts consentis par des institutions financières ;\nMesurer l’importance du passage du secteur informel au secteur formel en s’enregistrant et en déclarant leurs impôts\,\nAdopter les meilleures pratiques dans la gestion de leur entreprise\,\nS’inscrire au réseau SBEC et bénéficier des services offerts . \nCOÛT DE LA FORMATIONCette formation soutenue par Global Affairs Canada est financée par le Fonds Canadien d’Initiatives locales au Cameroun. Il n’y a donc pas de frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nNombre prévu de participants : 100\nDate limite : 23 Novembre 2019\n INSCRIVEZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/atelier-de-formation-3-competences-de-base-en-gestion-des-entreprises-douala/
LOCATION:Hotel Serena\, Akwa-Nord\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SBEC-canadian-grant-fb-fr-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123409Z
UID:10000284-1573723800-1573738200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates 3: Le Cameroun Devrait-Il Entièrement Devenir Une Société De Libre Marché ?
DESCRIPTION:Il existe un débat sur les paradigmes économiques à mettre en œuvre pour développer les pays dans le monde entier. Ce débat oppose les partisans du libre marché aux protectionnistes. Selon le premier groupe\, les principaux avantages d’une économie de libre marché sont : la présence d’une concurrence qui permet d’orienter les ressources dans les secteurs où elles sont le plus efficacement utilisées ; l’augmentation des choix et de l’utilité des consommateurs ; l’absence de la bureaucratie et des lourdeurs administratives. Une économie de libre marché réduirait aussi les coûts administratifs de l’entreprise. Par conséquent\, l’avantage découlant de cette réduction des coûts pourrait être injecté dans d’autres activités telles que la recherche et le développement.Davantage\, le système d’économie de marché aurait contribué à réduire la pauvreté dans le monde en ce sens que 80% des êtres humains vivaient dans l’extrême pauvreté au début du 20ème siècle\, contre un peu plus de 10% aujourd’hui. Pour finir\, dans les systèmes de libre marché\, les entreprises innovent\, développent de nouveaux produits et offrent de nouveaux services pour répondre à la demande des consommateurs.\nContrairement aux arguments évoqués ci-dessus\, les opposants au libre marché estiment que dans les économies de marché\, il est possible d’observer une monopolisation massive à une échelle beaucoup plus rapide. En d’autres termes\, les entreprises peuvent devenir assez puissantes au point où leur disparition ruinerait l’économie ainsi que la capacité des consommateurs à obtenir les produits dont ils ont besoin. Ces partisans affirment aussi que dans les économies de marché\, les entreprises sont en mesure de vendre leurs produits à des prix inférieurs à ceux de tous leurs concurrents et qu’elles peuvent\, en fin de compte\, facturer ce qu’elles veulent pour leurs produits. Par conséquent\, ce courant de pensée accorde une plus grande priorité aux interventions gouvernementales dans l’économie afin de promouvoir le bien-être économique.\nLe Cameroun est confronté à des défis structurels majeurs et à des chocs négatifs notamment un niveau de pauvreté alarmant ; un gouvernement qui reste le premier employeur dans le pays ; la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest ; le conflit avec Boko Haram dans la région du Nord ; et la récente crise des devises due à des importations excessives. Pour résoudre ces problèmes\, certains économistes camerounais estiment que les réformes de type libre marché devraient être prioritaires\, tandis que d’autres pensent que ces réformes ne peuvent pas sauver le pays\, mais au contraire\, aggraver la situation actuelle.\nAu regard de cette situation\, et dans un contexte de mise en œuvre de la zone de libre-échange continentale africaine\, une question majeure se pose : Quel est le meilleur paradigme économique pour le Cameroun : interventions gouvernementales ou réformes de type libre marché?\nObjet de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de comparer les points de vue de différents experts camerounais sur le meilleur paradigme économique à adopter pour le Cameroun.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public sur le thème : Le Cameroun doit-il entièrement devenir une société de libre marché? En effet\, certains observateurs estiment que seules des réformes de type  libre marché sauveront le Cameroun. D’autres\, en revanche\, pensent que des réformes orientées économie de marché ne feront qu’aggraver la situation actuelle dans le pays.\n Public cible\nCet évènement réunira des participants provenant de divers domaines d’expertise : économistes\, représentants gouvernementaux\, entrepreneurs\, organisations non gouvernementales\, universitaires et chercheurs\, étudiants\, grand public et acteurs de la société civile.\nNombre de participants attendus\nNous attendons un public de 90 personnes\nFrais de participation\nCet événement est ouvert au public. Il n’y a aucun frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nThématiques clés\nDéveloppement économique ; Commerce international ; Libre marché ; Paradigme économique ; Émergence économique ; Politiques publiques.\n Lieu\nHôtel Mansel (Quartier Fouda)\, Yaoundé-Cameroun\n Résultats attendus\nÀ la fin de cet événement\, les participants devraient pouvoir : \nComprendre la signification d’un paradigme économique ;\nReconnaître la meilleure voie pour un Cameroun émergent d’ici 2035 ;\nComprendre les avantages et les défis des économies de marché ;\nComprendre les avantages et les inconvénients des interventions gouvernementales dans l’économie ;\nAppréhender les réformes nécessaires pour un Cameroun émergent. \n ENREGISTREZ VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3-le-cameroun-devrait-il-entierement-devenir-une-societe-de-libre-marche/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123408Z
UID:10000285-1573723800-1573738200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates 3: Should Cameroon Become A Totally Free Market Society?
DESCRIPTION:There has always been a debate regarding economic paradigms to implement to develop countries around the world. A major debate opposes free market partisans and nationalists. According to the first group\, the main advantages of a free market economy is the presence of competition which enable resources to be oriented where there are most efficiently utilised\, increase in consumers choice which increases his utility\, the absence of bureaucracy and red tape. This reduces administrative costs to the business and hence the benefit from the reduced cost could be injected into other endeavors such as research and development. Besides\, market economies have helped to reduce poverty worldwide as 80% of human beings lived in extreme poverty during the early 20th century\, compared to just over 10% today reference . Moreover\, in free-market systems\, companies innovate\, develop new products\, and offer new services to meet consumers’ demands.Contrary to the above arguments\, non-free market partisans believe that in free-market systems\, it is possible to observe massive monopolization at a much faster scale. In other words\, companies can become so powerful that their demise will ruin the economy and the consumer’s ability to get the products that they need. They further argue that companies will also be able to undercut all of their competitors and end up being able to charge whatever they want for their products. Consequently\, this current of opinion gives more priority to government interventions in the economy to promote economic welfare.\nCameroon is facing major structural challenges and negatives shocks including an alarming poverty level\, government remaining the largest employer\, the worsening security situation in the Nord-West and South-West Regions\, the conflict with Boko Haram in the North Region\, and the recent currencies crisis as a result of excessive imports. To solve these issues\, some economists in Cameroon believe that free-market reforms should be prioritized; while others believe free-market reforms cannot save the country but instead worsen the current situation.\nBased on this background\, and in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area\, a question arises: What is the best economic paradigm for Cameroon: government interventions or free-market reforms?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best economic paradigm for Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Should Cameroon become a totally free-market society?’’. Indeed\, some observers believe that only free-market reforms will save Cameroon. Others\, on the other hand\, believe that free-market reforms will instead worsening the current situation in the country.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 90 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee.\n Areas of concern\nEconomic Development; International Trade; Free-Market; Economic Paradigm; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\nExpected results\nAt the end of this event\, participants should: \nUnderstand the meaning of an economic paradigm;\nRecognize the best path for an emerging Cameroon by 2035;\nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of free-market economies;\nComprehend the profits and problems of government interventions in the economy;\nApprehend the reforms needed for an emerging Cameroon. \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3-should-cameroon-become-a-totally-free-market-society/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121500Z
UID:10000286-1573722000-1574946000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates 3: Should Cameroon Become A Totally Free Market Society?
DESCRIPTION:There has always been a debate regarding economic paradigms to implement to develop countries around the world. A major debate opposes free market partisans and nationalists. According to the first group\, the main advantages of a free market economy is the presence of competition which enable resources to be oriented where there are most efficiently utilised\, increase in consumers choice which increases his utility\, the absence of bureaucracy and red tape. This reduces administrative costs to the business and hence the benefit from the reduced cost could be injected into other endeavors such as research and development. Besides\, market economies have helped to reduce poverty worldwide as 80% of human beings lived in extreme poverty during the early 20th century\, compared to just over 10% today reference . Moreover\, in free-market systems\, companies innovate\, develop new products\, and offer new services to meet consumers’ demands.Contrary to the above arguments\, non-free market partisans believe that in free-market systems\, it is possible to observe massive monopolization at a much faster scale. In other words\, companies can become so powerful that their demise will ruin the economy and the consumer’s ability to get the products that they need. They further argue that companies will also be able to undercut all of their competitors and end up being able to charge whatever they want for their products. Consequently\, this current of opinion gives more priority to government interventions in the economy to promote economic welfare.Cameroon is facing major structural challenges and negatives shocks including an alarming poverty level\, government remaining the largest employer\, the worsening security situation in the Nord-West and South-West Regions\, the conflict with Boko Haram in the North Region\, and the recent currencies crisis as a result of excessive imports. To solve these issues\, some economists in Cameroon believe that free-market reforms should be prioritized; while others believe free-market reforms cannot save the country but instead worsen the current situation.\nBased on this background\, and in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area\, a question arises: What is the best economic paradigm for Cameroon: government interventions or free-market reforms?\nPurpose of the event\nThe objective of this debate is to compare the views of different Cameroonian experts on the best economic paradigm for Cameroon.\nThis is a public debate on the theme: ‘‘Should Cameroon become a totally free-market society?’’. Indeed\, some observers believe that only free-market reforms will save Cameroon. Others\, on the other hand\, believe that free-market reforms will instead worsening the current situation in the country.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together participants from various fields of expertise: economists\, government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public and civil society actors.\nNumber of participants\nWe are expecting 90 participants.\nParticipation fees\nThis event is open to the target audience with no registration or participation fee.\n Areas of concern\nEconomic Development; International Trade; Free-Market; Economic Paradigm; Economic Emergence; Public Policies.\n.fusion-button.button-79 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3-should-cameroon-become-a-totally-free-market-society-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:ATLAS,Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121500Z
UID:10000287-1573722000-1574946000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates 3: Le Cameroun Devrait-Il Entièrement Devenir Une Société De Libre Marché ?
DESCRIPTION:Il existe un débat sur les paradigmes économiques à mettre en œuvre pour développer les pays dans le monde entier. Ce débat oppose les partisans du libre marché aux protectionnistes. Selon le premier groupe\, les principaux avantages d’une économie de libre marché sont : la présence d’une concurrence qui permet d’orienter les ressources dans les secteurs où elles sont le plus efficacement utilisées ; l’augmentation des choix et de l’utilité des consommateurs ; l’absence de la bureaucratie et des lourdeurs administratives. Une économie de libre marché réduirait aussi les coûts administratifs de l’entreprise. Par conséquent\, l’avantage découlant de cette réduction des coûts pourrait être injecté dans d’autres activités telles que la recherche et le développement.Davantage\, le système d’économie de marché aurait contribué à réduire la pauvreté dans le monde en ce sens que 80% des êtres humains vivaient dans l’extrême pauvreté au début du 20ème siècle\, contre un peu plus de 10% aujourd’hui. Pour finir\, dans les systèmes de libre marché\, les entreprises innovent\, développent de nouveaux produits et offrent de nouveaux services pour répondre à la demande des consommateurs.Contrairement aux arguments évoqués ci-dessus\, les opposants au libre marché estiment que dans les économies de marché\, il est possible d’observer une monopolisation massive à une échelle beaucoup plus rapide. En d’autres termes\, les entreprises peuvent devenir assez puissantes au point où leur disparition ruinerait l’économie ainsi que la capacité des consommateurs à obtenir les produits dont ils ont besoin. Ces partisans affirment aussi que dans les économies de marché\, les entreprises sont en mesure de vendre leurs produits à des prix inférieurs à ceux de tous leurs concurrents et qu’elles peuvent\, en fin de compte\, facturer ce qu’elles veulent pour leurs produits. Par conséquent\, ce courant de pensée accorde une plus grande priorité aux interventions gouvernementales dans l’économie afin de promouvoir le bien-être économique.\nLe Cameroun est confronté à des défis structurels majeurs et à des chocs négatifs notamment un niveau de pauvreté alarmant ; un gouvernement qui reste le premier employeur dans le pays ; la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest ; le conflit avec Boko Haram dans la région du Nord ; et la récente crise des devises due à des importations excessives. Pour résoudre ces problèmes\, certains économistes camerounais estiment que les réformes de type libre marché devraient être prioritaires\, tandis que d’autres pensent que ces réformes ne peuvent pas sauver le pays\, mais au contraire\, aggraver la situation actuelle.\nAu regard de cette situation\, et dans un contexte de mise en œuvre de la zone de libre-échange continentale africaine\, une question majeure se pose : Quel est le meilleur paradigme économique pour le Cameroun : interventions gouvernementales ou réformes de type libre marché?\nObjet de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de comparer les points de vue de différents experts camerounais sur le meilleur paradigme économique à adopter pour le Cameroun.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public sur le thème : Le Cameroun doit-il entièrement devenir une société de libre marché? En effet\, certains observateurs estiment que seules des réformes de type  libre marché sauveront le Cameroun. D’autres\, en revanche\, pensent que des réformes orientées économie de marché ne feront qu’aggraver la situation actuelle dans le pays.\nPublic cible\nCet évènement réunira des participants provenant de divers domaines d’expertise : économistes\, représentants gouvernementaux\, entrepreneurs\, organisations non gouvernementales\, universitaires et chercheurs\, étudiants\, grand public et acteurs de la société civile.\n \nNombre de participants attendus\nNous attendons un public de 90 personnes\nFrais de participation\nCet événement est ouvert au public. Il n’y a aucun frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nThématiques clés\nDéveloppement économique ; Commerce international ; Libre marché ; Paradigme économique ; Émergence économique ; Politiques publiques.\nRésultats attendus\nÀ la fin de cet événement\, les participants devraient pouvoir :\nComprendre la signification d’un paradigme économique ;\nReconnaître la meilleure voie pour un Cameroun émergent d’ici 2035 ;\nComprendre les avantages et les défis des économies de marché ;\nComprendre les avantages et les inconvénients des interventions gouvernementales dans l’économie ;\nAppréhender les réformes nécessaires pour un Cameroun émergent.\n.fusion-button.button-78 {border-radius:0px;}ENREGISTREZ VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3-le-cameroun-devrait-il-entierement-devenir-une-societe-de-libre-marche-2/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:ATLAS,Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191112T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121515Z
UID:10000289-1573545600-1573574400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Atelier de Formation 3: Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises – Yaoundé
DESCRIPTION:Avec le soutien du Département des d’Affaires mondiales du Canada (AMC)\, le Centre ds petiites et moyennes entreprises et de l’entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia invite les propriétaires de petites entreprises des secteurs formels et informels\, les associations de femmes d’affaires\, les agriculteurs\, les agroentrepreneurs et tous les futurs propriétaires d’entreprises à participer à un atelier spécial de formation sur la\nGestion des Petites Entreprises et Compétences Entrepreneuriales \nCette formation aura lieu le Mardi 12 Novembre 2019 de 8h à 16h\,  l’hotel MANSEL\, quartier Fouda – Yaoundé\, Cameroun.\nBUT DE LA FORMATIONCet atelier a pour objectif de : \nFamiliariser les jeunes entrepreneurs aux opportunités disponibles de financement de leurs entreprises\,\nDoter les entrepreneurs d’outils de gestion financière de base\,\nFamiliariser les entrepreneurs aux différents systèmes fiscaux du Cameroun\,\nDémontrer l’importance de passer du secteur informel au secteur formel. \nRÉSULTATS ATTENDUSLes participants à l’atelier doivent etre à mesure de : \nComprendre comment financer leur entreprise au moyen de prêts consentis par des institutions financières ;\nMesurer l’importance du passage du secteur informel au secteur formel en s’enregistrant et en déclarant leurs impôts\,\nAdopter les meilleures pratiques dans la gestion de leur entreprise\,\nS’inscrire au réseau SBEC et bénéficier des services offerts . \n \nCOÛT DE LA FORMATIONCette formation soutenue par Global Affairs Canada est financée par le Fonds Canadien d’Initiatives locales au Cameroun. Il n’y a donc pas de frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nNombre prévu de participants : 100 \n						INSCRIVEZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/atelier-de-formation-3-competences-de-base-en-gestion-des-entreprises-yaounde/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SBEC-canadian-grant-fb-fr.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191112T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123349Z
UID:10000288-1573545600-1573574400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Management and Entrepreneuship Skills 3 – Yaoundé
DESCRIPTION: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. Yet\, glaring realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully-harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.It is against this backdrop that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is inviting small business owners in the formal and informal sectors\, Business Women Associations\, Farmers\, Agribusiness persons\, and all prospective business owners to apply to be a part of it’s Training Workshop on \n“Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship skills”. \nThis training organized within the framework of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) project in Cameroon\, will take place on Tuesday November 12\, 2019 at MANSEL HOTEL\, quartier Fouda – Yaoundé\, Cameroon.\nThe Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) focuses on providing the tools for establishing and expanding businesses in the private sector to spur economic growth. The program also has a strong focus to empower women in the private sector and to grow small and medium size enterprises.\nPURPOSE OF TRAINING\nThis workshop is aimed at: \nFamiliarising entrepreneurs with the available options for financing their businesses and how to access finance\,\nEquipping Entrepreneurs with basic managerial and financial management tools\,\nAcquaint Entrepreneurs with the different tax systems in Cameroon\,\nDemonstrate the importance of moving from the informal to the formal sector. \nEXPECTED OUTCOMES\nThe participants of the workshop would be able to benefit from: \nUnderstanding how to Finance their businesses through loans from financial institutions;\nTransition from the informal to formal sectors by being registered and declare their taxes\,\nAdopt best practices in the management of their business ;\nRegister with the SBEC network and benefit from the services offered; \n \nCOST OF TRAINING\nThis training programme is funded by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative program in Cameroon. Hence\, there is no registration or participation fee.\nHOW TO APPLY\nInterested applicants must apply online. \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-management-and-entrepreneuship-skills-3-yaounde/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123349Z
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SUMMARY:BUEA: Common Sense Solutions To Promote Peace In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground\nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/buea-common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121515Z
UID:10000291-1573203600-1573218000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:BUEA: Common Sense Solutions To Promote Peace In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  Cameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases:\nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon\n.fusion-button.button-80 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/buea-common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:ATLAS,Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191031T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121516Z
UID:10000292-1572516000-1572528600@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates: 3
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-3/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,NED
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121615Z
UID:10000294-1571904000-1571932800@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Atelier de Formation: Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises 2- Douala
DESCRIPTION:Avec le soutien du Département des d’Affaires mondiales du Canada (AMC)\, le Centre ds petiites et moyennes entreprises et de l’entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia invite les propriétaires de petites entreprises des secteurs formels et informels\, les associations de femmes d’affaires\, les agriculteurs\, les agroentrepreneurs et tous les futurs propriétaires d’entreprises à participer à un atelier spécial de formation sur laGestion des Petites Entreprises et Compétences Entrepreneuriales\nCette formation aura lieu le Jeudi 24 Octobre 2019 de 8h à 16h\, Akwa à l’hotel LEWAT\, Douala\, Cameroun.\nBUT DE LA FORMATION\nCet atelier a pour objectif de : \nFamiliariser les jeunes entrepreneurs aux opportunités disponibles de financement de leurs entreprises\,\nDoter les entrepreneurs d’outils de gestion financière de base\,\nFamiliariser les entrepreneurs aux différents systèmes fiscaux du Cameroun\,\nDémontrer l’importance de passer du secteur informel au secteur formel. \nRÉSULTATS ATTENDUS\nLes participants à l’atelier doivent etre à mesure de : \nComprendre comment financer leur entreprise au moyen de prêts consentis par des institutions financières ;\nMesurer l’importance du passage du secteur informel au secteur formel en s’enregistrant et en déclarant leurs impôts\,\nAdopter les meilleures pratiques dans la gestion de leur entreprise\,\nS’inscrire au réseau SBEC et bénéficier des services offerts . \nCOÛT DE LA FORMATION\nCette formation soutenue par Global Affairs Canada est financée par le Fonds Canadien d’Initiatives locales au Cameroun. Il n’y a donc pas de frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nNombre prévu de participants : 100\nDate limite : 23 Octobre 2019 \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/atelier-de-formation-competences-de-base-en-gestion-des-entreprises-2-douala/
LOCATION:LEWAT HOTEL\, Akwa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123348Z
UID:10000293-1571904000-1571932800@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Skills 2- Douala
DESCRIPTION: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. Yet\, glaring realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully-harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.It is against this backdrop that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is inviting small business owners in the formal and informal sectors\, Business Women Associations\, Farmers\, Agribusiness persons\, and all prospective business owners to apply to be a part of it’s Training Workshop on \n“Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship skills”. \nThis training organized within the framework of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) project in Cameroon\, will take place on Thursday October 24\, 2019 at LEWAT HOTEL Akwa-Douala\, Cameroon.\nThe Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) focuses on providing the tools for establishing and expanding businesses in the private sector to spur economic growth. The program also has a strong focus to empower women in the private sector and to grow small and medium size enterprises.\nPURPOSE OF TRAINING\nThis workshop is aimed at: \nFamiliarising entrepreneurs with the available options for financing their businesses and how to access finance\,\nEquipping Entrepreneurs with basic managerial and financial management tools\,\nAcquaint Entrepreneurs with the different tax systems in Cameroon\,\nDemonstrate the importance of moving from the informal to the formal sector. \nEXPECTED OUTCOMES\nThe participants of the workshop would be able to benefit from: \nUnderstanding how to Finance their businesses through loans from financial institutions;\nTransition from the informal to formal sectors by being registered and declare their taxes\,\nAdopt best practices in the management of their business ;\nRegister with the SBEC network and benefit from the services offered; \n \nCOST OF TRAINING\nThis training programme is funded by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative program in Cameroon. Hence\, there is no registration or participation fee.\nDEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:\nWednesday\, October 23\, 2019\nHOW TO APPLY\nInterested applicants must apply online. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-management-and-entrepreneurship-skills-2-douala/
LOCATION:LEWAT HOTEL\, Akwa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121616Z
UID:10000295-1571304600-1571317200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Common Sense Solutions To Promote Peace In Cameroon – Limbe
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  Cameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases:\nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon\n \n.fusion-button.button-81 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon-limbe/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,NED
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123348Z
UID:10000296-1571304600-1571317200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Limbé: Common Sense Solutions To Promote Peace In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground  \nCameroon at crossroads in its history? For decades now\, while many other African countries have been engulfed in conflicts\, Cameroon had been admired by many as a peace loving and stable country. But it would appear events in recent times are fast eroding that notion as the country is being confronted with a series of challenges. It is in this light that we are embarking on contemporary approach trying to encourage greater participation of the citizens in promoting peace in their community and in finding solutions to their common problems.\nObjective of the event\nThe objective of this event is to propose citizen solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards the resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research center) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, whose mission is to provide independent\, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that advance the Cameroonian economy and the economies of other sub-Saharan African countries.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 80 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditional authorities\, and students who have the potential to propose common sense solutions to the current crises in Cameroon.\nParticipation fees?\nThere will be no registration fees or per diem.\nAreas of focus of the debate\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on major facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a 90-minutes open discussion.\nThe theme will be addressed in two phases: \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen proposed solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \n \n  \n						REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/limbe-common-sense-solutions-to-promote-peace-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121815Z
UID:10000298-1570089600-1570118400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Atelier de Formation 2: Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises – Yaoundé
DESCRIPTION:Atelier de Formation des PME : “Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises”————————\nLes Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (PME) contribuent pour environ 36% au PIB du Cameroun\, constituent plus de 90% des entreprises Camerounaises et emploient plus de 60% de la population. Pourtant\, des statistiques alarmantes indiquent que d’énormes potentialités inhérentes à ce secteur ne sont malheureusement pas pleinement exploitées – d’autant plus que plus de 70% des PME fonctionnent encore de manière informelle.\nL’accès au financement est un facteur clé de la croissance des PME. Cependant\, en raison des difficultés rencontrées par les institutions financières pour obtenir des informations sur les emprunteurs (solvabilité\, absence d’états financiers fiables des PME\, absence de garanties adéquates et absence de plan d’affaires détaillés)\, elles deviennent réticentes à accorder des prêts à ces PME. Selon le rapport d’étude 2009 du FMI\, les fortes taxes et le plafond de 15 % des intérêts sur les prêts aux PME découragent également la volonté de ces institutions de financer le secteur.\nLa plupart des PME sont gérées par des propriétaires qui ne possèdent généralement pas les compétences managériales nécessaires pour favoriser la croissance de ces entreprises.  La faible capacité à adopter les bonnes pratiques de gestion\, l’inadéquation du niveau de compétences\, l’absence de procédures comptables appropriées et une mauvaise planification financière entravent la performance et la croissance d’un grand nombre de petites et moyennes entreprises au Cameroun.\nEn plus de ces défis\, le non-respect de la réglementation fiscale est un facteur entravant le développement des PME. D’après le Recensement Général des Entreprises 2016 (RGE-2) réalisé en 2016 par l’Institut National de la Statistique (INS) du Cameroun\, la majorité des entreprises (78\,4%) sont des entreprises individuelles soumises au “Système d’imposition forfaitaire”. Les PME ignorent généralement l’importance du respect de la réglementation fiscale et ignorent très souvent l’existence des différents systèmes fiscaux.\nC’est dans ce contexte que le Centre pour la Petite Entreprise et l’Entrepreneuriat (en abrégé SBEC) de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia\, qui vise à doter les entrepreneurs de compétences organisationnelles et de gestion\, organise\, dans le cadre du Fonds Canadien d’Initiatives Locales au Cameroun\, un atelier de formation sur ” La gestion des petites entreprises et les compétences entrepreneuriales “.\nObjectif général :\nDoter les propriétaires/gestionnaires de petites et moyennes entreprises de compétences de base en gestion des entreprises.\nObjectifs spécifiques :\nLes objectifs spécifiques sont les suivants : \nFamiliariser les participants aux niches de financement disponibles pour leurs entreprises et aux mécanismes permettant d’accéder à ces financements ;\nDoter les participants d’outils de management et de gestion financière de base ;\nFamiliariser les participants aux différents systèmes fiscaux du Cameroun ;\nDémontrer l’importance de passer du secteur informel au secteur formel. \nPublic cible\nLa formation est ouverte aux personnes suivantes : \nPropriétaires de PME dans les secteurs formel et informel ;\nAssociations de femmes d’affaires ;\nAgriculteurs et agro-industriels. \nFormateurs :  \n JAVNYYUY Joybert : Co-fondateur / PDG de COSDEF Group Social Innovation Enterprise; Co-Fondateur & Coo de AFA Designs Software Development Firm ; Fondateur\, formateur principal et consultant principal du Center for Entrepreneurship\, Leadership and Business Management Development (CELBMD) Afrique…etc\n NGEH Edison Tamfu : Consultant en affaires et développement ; Directeur d’EDOAN Enterprise et coordinateur permanent de REO Group International ; directeur exécutif de Prison Fellowship International ; secrétaire général de CAYA Africa ; consultant auprès de plus de 20 sociétés et organisations au Cameroun et ailleurs….etc \nDate / Lieu / Durée :\nL’atelier aura lieu le jeudi 19 septembre 2019 à la salle de conférence de l’Hôtel Mansel situé au Quartier Fouda\, Yaoundé. L’événement aura lieu de 09h00 à 16h00.\nNombre prévu de participants : 100 \n						INSCRIVEZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/atelier-de-formation-2-competences-de-base-en-gestion-des-entreprises-yaounde/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T123348Z
UID:10000297-1570089600-1570118400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Management and Entrepreneuship Skills 2 – Yaoundé
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTESmall 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. Yet\, glaring realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully-harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.\n Access to finance is a key factor to the growth of SMEs but that notwithstanding\, because of the difficulties faced by financial institutions in obtaining information on the borrowers-solvency\, lack of reliable financial statements of SMEs\,\, absence of guarantee or inadequate collateral and lack detailed business plan \, they  become reluctant to award loans to these SMEs. According to the 2009 IMF study report heavy taxes and 15% interest ceiling on loans to SMEs also discourage these institutions from financing the sector.\nMost SMEs are managed by the owners who do not usually possess the right managerial skills to foster growth of these companies.  Failure to adopt best management practices\, lack of adequate managerial skills\, lack of proper accounting procedures and poor financial planning are constraining the performance and growth of a significant number of small and medium enterprises in Cameroon.\nIn addition to these challenges\, noncompliance with the Tax regulations are factors hindering the development of the SMEs. Based on the General Business Census 2016 (RGE-2) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics – Cameroon 2016\, the majority of companies (78.4%) are sole proprietorship which are subject to the “flat rate tax system”. The SMEs are usually ignorant on the importance of complying with tax regulations and are sometimes not aware of the different tax systems.\nIt is against this backdrop that\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of  the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, which focuses on equipping entrepreneurs with organizational and business management skills is organizing a training workshop on ‘Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Skills’\, within the framework of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) project in Cameroon.\nGeneral objective:\nTo equip owners /managers of Small and Medium size Enterprises with basic Managerial and Entrepreneurship Skills”.\nSpecific objectives: the specific objectives are to: \nFamiliarise participants with the available options for financing their businesses and how to access finance;\nEquip participants with basic managerial and financial management tools;\nAcquaint participants with the different tax systems in Cameroon;\nDemonstrate the importance of moving from the informal to the formal sector. \nTarget audience:\nThe training is open to the following: \nSmall business owners in the formal and informal sectors;\nBusiness Women associations;\nFarmers and agribusiness persons. \nDate /Venue/Duration:\nThe workshop will take place Thursday\, 03 October\, 2019 at the Conference hall of Mansel Hotel quartier Fouda\, Yaoundé. The Event will run from 09.00 am to 04.00 pm.\nExpected number of participants: 100 \n						APPLY NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-management-and-entrepreneuship-skills-2-yaounde/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190926T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T191816
CREATED:20230824T084652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121815Z
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SUMMARY:Atelier de Formation: Compétences de base en gestion des entreprises – Douala
DESCRIPTION:Avec le soutien du Département des d’Affaires mondiales du Canada (AMC)\, le Centre ds petiites et moyennes entreprises et de l’entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia invite les propriétaires de petites entreprises des secteurs formels et informels\, les associations de femmes d’affaires\, les agriculteurs\, les agroentrepreneurs et tous les futurs propriétaires d’entreprises à participer à un atelier spécial de formation sur laGestion des Petites Entreprises et Compétences Entrepreneuriales\nCette formation aura lieu le Jeudi 26 Septembre 2019 de 8h à 16h au DK Hôtel\, Bonaberi\, Douala\, Cameroun.\nBUT DE LA FORMATION\nCet atelier a pour objectif de : \nFamiliariser les jeunes entrepreneurs aux opportunités disponibles de financement de leurs entreprises\,\nDoter les entrepreneurs d’outils de gestion financière de base\,\nFamiliariser les entrepreneurs aux différents systèmes fiscaux du Cameroun\,\nDémontrer l’importance de passer du secteur informel au secteur formel. \nRÉSULTATS ATTENDUS\nLes participants à l’atelier doivent etre à mesure de : \nComprendre comment financer leur entreprise au moyen de prêts consentis par des institutions financières ;\nMesurer l’importance du passage du secteur informel au secteur formel en s’enregistrant et en déclarant leurs impôts\,\nAdopter les meilleures pratiques dans la gestion de leur entreprise\,\nS’inscrire au réseau SBEC et bénéficier des services offerts . \nCOÛT DE LA FORMATION\nCette formation soutenue par Global Affairs Canada est financée par le Fonds Canadien d’Initiatives locales au Cameroun. Il n’y a donc pas de frais d’inscription ou de participation.\nFORMATEURS \nEdmond M. Ekuh\nFormateur en  gestion des entreprises\, Coach & Consultant\, Lauréat du Prix de l’Innovation Goldsmiths 2018\, Directeur Exécutif de la Fondation Eddy Hope\, Formateur Certifié en Petites Entreprises et en Entrepreneuriat auprès du Centre Camerounais pour la Gestion de la Microfinance et le Développement Entrepreneurial (CCEMMMED);\nChristopher AWUNGJIA\nActionnaire Associé – ACN & Co\, Formateur Certifié du Système Comptable OHADA révisé (SYSCOHADA)\, Expert Comptable et Commissaire aux Comptes\, Membre de l’ONNECA Cameroun ; Comptables en exercice de la CEMAC et Membre de l’Institut des Comptes Agréés du Nigeria (ICAN). \nNombre prévu de participants : 100\nDate limite : 23 septembre 2019 \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/atelier-de-formation-competences-de-base-en-gestion-des-entreprises-douala/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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