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SUMMARY:Concertations Citoyennes Pour La Promotion De La Paix Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:NOTE  CONCEPTUELLE Contexte               \nLe Cameroun est à la croisée des chemins de son histoire. Depuis près d’une décennie\, le pays\, autrefois qualifié de havre de paix en Afrique\, sombre dans une spirale des conflits. Les solutions institutionnelles ont été engagées en vue de donner une suite favorable à la sortie de crise. L’urgence est à l’adoption des approches contemporaines de la démocratie qui insistent sur l’importance de  la   participation   citoyenne   comme   vecteurs   de   légitimité   politique dans l’élaboration de politiques publiques et de lois. En principe\, d’un point de vue démocratique\, il semblerait que l’on doive toujours militer pour une plus grande participation des citoyens à la recherche des solutions.\nObjectif de l’évènement\nL’objectif de cet événement est de proposer des solutions citoyennes par lesquelles le Cameroun peut accélérer ses progrès vers la résolution des conflits actuels. Cet événement s’inscrit en droite ligne de la mission du Nkafu Policy Institute\, un groupe de réflexion (centre de recherche) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia qui est de catalyser la transformation économique des pays africains en se concentrant sur l’entrepreneuriat social\, la science et la technologie\, la santé et la mise en œuvre de politiques de développement qui créent des opportunités économiques pour tous.\nL’audience cible\nCet événement réunira 60 participants des secteurs public\, privé et de la société civile\, y compris des journalistes\, des chercheurs\, des personnes déplacées\, des représentants traditionalistes\, et des étudiants qui ont le potentiel pour proposer des solutions de bon sens aux crises actuelles au Cameroun.\nFrais de participation ?\nIl n’y aura pas de frais d’inscription\, ni de per diem.\nDomaines de prédilection du débat\nAu cours de l’événement\, il y aura des présentations sur des faits majeurs concernant les crises actuelles au Cameroun. L’événement consistera en une discussion ouverte d’une durée de 90 minutes. Les questions suivantes seront abordées pendant l’événement. \nVue d’ensemble des conflits actuels au Cameroun.\nDes solutions citoyennes aux conflits actuels au Cameroun. \nLieu de l’évènement\nDK HOTEL\n  \n.fusion-button.button-20 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-20:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-20:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-20:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover\, .fusion-button.button-20:focus\, .fusion-button.button-20:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-20:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-20:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-20{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/concertations-citoyennes-pour-la-promotion-de-la-paix-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T133000
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SUMMARY:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEBackground\nCameroon is at a crossroads in its history. For nearly a decade\, the country\, once described as a haven of peace in Africa\, has been sinking into a spiral of conflict. Institutional solutions have been initiated to ensure a favorable response to the end of the crisis. There is an urgent need to adopt contemporary approaches to democracy that emphasize the importance of citizen participation as vectors of political legitimacy in the development of public policies and laws. In principle\, from a democratic point of view\, it would seem that we should always advocate for greater participation of citizens in the search for solutions.\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\, to catalyze the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health and the implementation of development policies that create economic opportunities for all.\nTarget audience\nThis event aims to bring together 60 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditionalist representatives\, 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. The following thematics will be addressed during the event. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon \nLocation of the event\nDK HOTEL\, Douala-Bonaberi\n  \n.fusion-button.button-21 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-21:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-21:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-21:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover\, .fusion-button.button-21:focus\, .fusion-button.button-21:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-21:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-21:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-21{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/community-involvement-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:DK Hotel\, Bonaberi\, Opposite Complexe Boulangerie Sawa\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T133000
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SUMMARY:2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Forum
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL FORUM COMMEMORATING THE NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY – FOR FREEDOM\, JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD.CONTEXT \nWe at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation join the international community every year to celebrate the Nelson Mandela International Day\, to shine light on the legacy of a man who positively influenced the 20th century and helped shape the 21st. Nelson Mandela played an influential role in the promotion of democracy\, peace and reconciliation and in unifying and inspiring people from all walks of life across the world. The UN General Assembly and the Assembly of the African Union have recognized Nelson Mandela as the embodiment of human rights\, democracy and peace\, and a champion of the global poor and their dignity. In its resolution 64/13 of 10 November 2009\, the General Assembly has designated 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day to commemorate annually his life and contribution to peace\, international justice and democracy. Moreover\, the Assembly of the African Union declared 2014–2024 the Madiba Nelson Mandela Decade of Reconciliation in Africa.\nIn times of turbulence and national crises as depicted today in many parts of Africa (including Cameroon) where violent conflicts have resulted from struggles for effective and inclusionary governance; perceived sense of  marginalisation and injustice; lack of fundamental freedoms; weak electoral processes and corrupt politico-administrative practices; the rise in intolerance\, social media hate speech and violent extremism\,  Nelson Mandela’s legacy shows us the power of positively resisting oppression\, of justice over inequality\, of dignity over humiliation\, of forgiveness over hatred.  In fact\, this legacy has never been so critically important as today when the international community is committed to promoting a peaceful\, just and inclusive world as depicted in the UN 2030 Sustainable Development agenda which states in its preamble:  “we are determined to foster peaceful\, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.” It suffices for us to recall here the essential humanism that guided Nelson Mandela: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains\, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela stood for the fundamental rights of all human beings\, regardless of gender\, nationality or race. The Nelson Mandela International day is also an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of his life and legacy. Also\, it is a catalyst to encourage everyone to change the world through voluntary community work.\nMandela’s Legacy resonates with the mission of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, innovation\, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that together creates economic opportunities for all. Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy will be celebrated this year at the foundation on the 17thand 18thJuly 2019. While the official ceremony takes place on July 17\, July 18 will be reserved for community humanitarian activities to be carried out by all Foundation staff.The year’s conference will follow the tradition laid last year by awarding the 2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Award to recognize an individual whom by virtue of his/her actions exemplifies the character and commitment to human rights as espoused and practiced by President Mandela. The Forum will be held under the theme “Nelson Mandela – A Fighter for Justice and Human Rights”.\nPURPOSE OF THE EVENT\n      This event aims at celebrating Nelson Mandela’ life and legacy\, in the context of promoting and protecting human rights and human dignity through social justice\, reconciliation and democratic ideals. Depending on the theme of the year to be adopted\, participants will reflect on Mandela’s lifelong struggle for democracy and peace in the context of the current struggle for sustainable peace in Cameroon through an inclusive and democratic national dialogue.\nEXPECTED OUTCOME\nA summary report on the discussion and recommendation will be published by the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Foundation and be submitted to relevant government and international stakeholders interested in the struggle for sustainable peace and development in Cameroon.\nWHO CAN TAKE PART?\nThe foundation invites to the event\, for their participation\, eminent persons (from the government\, international community\, diplomatic corps\, academia\, civil society representative\, the media) that embody the virtues of Nelson Mandela  on various national and global platforms for the advancement of human rights\, democracy and peace in Cameroon and the world. The event is also open to the general public pending timely registration on the event’s website. In all\, the foundation expects 70-100 people. \n.fusion-button.button-22 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-22:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-22:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover\, .fusion-button.button-22:focus\, .fusion-button.button-22:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-22:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2019-nelson-mandela-memorial-forum-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Forum
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL FORUM COMMEMORATING THE NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY – FOR FREEDOM\, JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD.Concept NoteCONTEXT \nWe at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation join the international community every year to celebrate the Nelson Mandela International Day\, to shine light on the legacy of a man who positively influenced the 20th century and helped shape the 21st. Nelson Mandela played an influential role in the promotion of democracy\, peace and reconciliation and in unifying and inspiring people from all walks of life across the world. The UN General Assembly and the Assembly of the African Union have recognized Nelson Mandela as the embodiment of human rights\, democracy and peace\, and a champion of the global poor and their dignity. In its resolution 64/13 of 10 November 2009\, the General Assembly has designated 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day to commemorate annually his life and contribution to peace\, international justice and democracy. Moreover\, the Assembly of the African Union declared 2014–2024 the Madiba Nelson Mandela Decade of Reconciliation in Africa.\nIn times of turbulence and national crises as depicted today in many parts of Africa (including Cameroon) where violent conflicts have resulted fromstruggles for effective and inclusionary governance; perceived sense of  marginalisation and injustice; lack of fundamental freedoms; weak electoral processes and corrupt politico-administrative practices; the rise in intolerance\, social media hate speech and violent extremism\,  Nelson Mandela’s legacy shows us the power of positively resisting oppression\, of justice over inequality\, of dignity over humiliation\, of forgiveness over hatred.  In fact\, this legacy has never been so critically important as today when the international community is committed to promoting a peaceful\, just and inclusive world as depicted in the UN 2030 Sustainable Development agenda which states in its preamble:  “we are determined to foster peaceful\, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.” It suffices for us to recall here the essential humanism that guided Nelson Mandela: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains\, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela stood for the fundamental rights of all human beings\, regardless of gender\, nationality or race. The Nelson Mandela International day is also an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of his life and legacy. Also\, it is a catalyst to encourage everyone to change the world through voluntary community work.\nMandela’s Legacy resonates with the mission of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation-to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, innovation\, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that together creates economic opportunities for all. Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy will be celebrated this year at the foundation on the 17thand 18thJuly 2019. While the official ceremony takes place on July 17\, July 18 will be reserved for community humanitarian activities to be carried out by all Foundation staff.The year’s conference will follow the tradition laid last year by awarding the 2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Award to recognize an individual whom by virtue of his/her actions exemplifies the character and commitment to human rights as espoused and practiced by President Mandela. The Forum will be held under the theme “Nelson Mandela – A Fighter for Justice and Human Rights”.\nPURPOSE OF THE EVENT.\n      This event aims at celebrating Nelson Mandela’ life and legacy\, in the context of promoting and protecting human rights and human dignity through social justice\, reconciliation and democratic ideals. Depending on the theme of the year to be adopted\, participants will reflect on Mandela’s lifelong struggle for democracy and peace in the context of the current struggle for sustainable peace in Cameroon through an inclusive and democratic national dialogue.\nEXPECTED OUTCOME\nA summary report on the discussion and recommendation will be published by the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Foundation and be submitted to relevant government and international stakeholders interested in the struggle for sustainable peace and development in Cameroon.\nWHO CAN TAKE PART?\nThe foundation invites to the event\, for their participation\, eminent persons (from the government\, international community\, diplomatic corps\, academia\, civil society representative\, the media) that embody the virtues of Nelson Mandela  on various national and global platforms for the advancement of human rights\, democracy and peace in Cameroon and the world. The event is also open to the general public pending timely registration on the event’s website. In all\, the foundation expects 70-100 people.\nConcept Note\n.fusion-button.button-88 {border-radius:25px;}REGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2019-nelson-mandela-memorial-forum/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
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SUMMARY:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon \nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground   \nCameroon is at a crossroads in its history. For nearly a decade\, the country\, once described as a haven of peace in Africa\, has been sinking into a spiral of conflict. Institutional solutions have been initiated to ensure a favourable response to the end of the crisis. There is an urgent need to adopt contemporary approaches to democracy that emphasize the importance of citizen participation as vectors of political legitimacy in the development of public policies and laws. In principle\, from a democratic point of view\, it would seem that we should always advocate for greater participation of citizens in the search for solutions.\nPurpose of Event\nThe objective of this event is to propose community solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards   resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research centre) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyse the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health and the implementation of development policies that create economic opportunities for all.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together 60 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditionalist representatives\, and students who have the potential to propose  solutions to the current crises in Cameroon. This conclave will provide an opportunity for dialogue between the public and private sectors and between government officials and civil society.\nParticipation fee\nThere will be no registration fees.\nArea of concern\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on key facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a round table of 4 or 5 panelists lasting 90 minutes. The following questions will be addressed during the event. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon. \nLocation of the event\nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation headquarter (Simbock)\, Yaoundé Cameroon. \n.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-23:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-23:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover\, .fusion-button.button-23:focus\, .fusion-button.button-23:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-23:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/community-involvement-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
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SUMMARY:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon-Yaounde
DESCRIPTION:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon \nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground   \nCameroon is at a crossroads in its history. For nearly a decade\, the country\, once described as a haven of peace in Africa\, has been sinking into a spiral of conflict. Institutional solutions have been initiated to ensure a favourable response to the end of the crisis. There is an urgent need to adopt contemporary approaches to democracy that emphasize the importance of citizen participation as vectors of political legitimacy in the development of public policies and laws. In principle\, from a democratic point of view\, it would seem that we should always advocate for greater participation of citizens in the search for solutions.\nPurpose of Event\nThe objective of this event is to propose community solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards   resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research centre) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyse the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health and the implementation of development policies that create economic opportunities for all.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together 60 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditionalist representatives\, and students who have the potential to propose  solutions to the current crises in Cameroon. This conclave will provide an opportunity for dialogue between the public and private sectors and between government officials and civil society.\nParticipation fee\nThere will be no registration fees.\nArea of concern\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on key facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a round table of 4 or 5 panelists lasting 90 minutes. The following questions will be addressed during the event.\n 	Overview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\n 	Citizen solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon.\nLocation of the event\nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation headquarter (Simbock)\, Yaoundé Cameroon.\n.fusion-button.button-90 {border-radius:25px;}REGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/community-involvement-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon-yaounde/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121904Z
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SUMMARY:Concertations Citoyennes Pour La Promotion De La Paix Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:Concertations Citoyennes Pour La Promotion De La Paix Au Cameroun NOTE  CONCEPTUELLE\nContexte               \nLe Cameroun est à la croisée des chemins de son histoire. Depuis près d’une décennie\, le pays\, autrefois qualifié de havre de paix en Afrique\, sombre dans une spirale des conflits. Les solutions institutionnelles ont été engagées en vue de donner une suite favorable à la sortie de crise. L’urgence est à l’adoption des approches contemporaines de la démocratie qui insistent sur l’importance de  la   participation   citoyenne   comme   vecteurs   de   légitimité   politique dans l’élaboration de politiques publiques et de lois. En principe\, d’un point de vue démocratique\, il semblerait que l’on doive toujours militer pour une plus grande participation des citoyens à la recherche des solutions.\nObjectif de l’évènement\nL’objectif de cet événement est de proposer des solutions citoyennes par lesquelles le Cameroun peut accélérer ses progrès vers la résolution des conflits actuels. Cet événement s’inscrit en droite ligne de la mission du Nkafu Policy Institute\, un groupe de réflexion (centre de recherche) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia qui est de catalyser la transformation économique des pays africains en se concentrant sur l’entrepreneuriat social\, la science et la technologie\, la santé et la mise en œuvre de politiques de développement qui créent des opportunités économiques pour tous.\nL’audience cible\nCet événement réunira 60 participants des secteurs public\, privé et de la société civile\, y compris des journalistes\, des chercheurs\, des personnes déplacées\, des représentants traditionalistes\, et des étudiants qui ont le potentiel pour proposer des solutions de bon sens aux crises actuelles au Cameroun.\nFrais de participation ?\nIl n’y aura pas de frais d’inscription\, ni de per diem.\nDomaines de prédilection du débat\nAu cours de l’événement\, il y aura des présentations sur des faits clés concernant les crises actuelles au Cameroun. L’événement consistera en une table ronde composée de 4 ou 5 panélistes d’une durée de 90 minutes. Les questions suivantes seront abordées pendant l’événement.\nVue d’ensemble des conflits actuels au Cameroun.\nDes solutions citoyennes aux conflits actuels au Cameroun.\nLieu de l’évènement\nSiège de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia (Simbock)\, Yaoundé-Cameroon\n \n.fusion-button.button-89 {border-radius:25px;}REGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/concertations-citoyennes-pour-la-promotion-de-la-paix-au-cameroun-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121918Z
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SUMMARY:Nkafu Debates: Economic Freedom vs Foreign Aid
DESCRIPTION:ECONOMIC FREEDOM SHOULD BE VALUED OVER DEVELOPMENT AIDCONCEPT NOTEFor more than 60 years\, international agencies and donor organizations/countries have given aid to developing countries to stimulate economic development\, yet poverty has been persistent in many of these recipient nations. Nowadays\, economists and development agencies have recognized the importance of institutions that support economic freedom and property rights in promoting development. However\, nations and developing agencies continue to provide aid to developing countries. This raises two important questions: should economic freedom be valued over development aid or vice versa?\nCombining data available on The 2018 Index of Economic Freedom and The World Bank Poverty Indicators suggests that countries most lacking in economic freedom are about 30 times more likely to live below the poverty threshold when compared with countries ranking top in the economic freedom index. South Korea and Ghana for example had the same GDP per capita in 1957\, but the former later embraced economic freedom (foreign investment\, trade liberalization\, etc.)\, while the latter instead went down another path\, with a socialist government sustained by foreign aid. By 1990\, South Korea’s GDP was 10 times that of Ghana.\nSub-Saharan Africa is an aid magnet and more than $400 billion has flowed into this sub-region since 1970. If foreign aid worked\, then Africa would be booming in prosperity. Contrarily\, countries that were once poorer than much of Africa (South Korea\, Singapore\, Taiwan and Hong Kong) but adopted free markets and globalism in trade developed much more than Africa. This prompts one to insinuate that economic freedom- and not development aid- is the proven escape hatch from an otherwise never-ending loop of intergenerational poverty.\nEven though Cameroon is dominated by a strong central government with persistent human rights problems\, and ranks 145th out 180 countries in The 2019 Index of Economic Freedom\, the net official development assistance and official aid received in the country was reported at $756\,460\,000 in 2016\, (World Bank\, 2017). As a welfare state\, it falls under the category of “mostly unfree” countries with high tax rates (the government wage bill is a 1/5 of the annual budget\, VAT 19.25% and corporate tax rate of 33% – higher than Nigeria’s 30%). There are several state-owned enterprises operating on deficits and sometimes depending on bailout money and subsidies from the state. The country continues to suffer from endemic corruption\, weak rule of law\, poor infrastructure\, top-heavy civil service and a large inefficient parastatal system. Cameroon has a bloated government (66 ministers and state secretaries) for an economy with a GDP of $35 billion\, while South Africa with a GDP of $350 billion has 33 ministerial portfolios. There exists several regulations and it ranks 166th out of 190 countries in The Doing Business Index for 2017.\nIntent of Event\nThe aim of this debate is to bring together experts in the fields of economic freedom\, economic development and development aid to exchange their different views on prioritizing economic freedom over development or vice versa.\nThis is live-streamed public debate on the subject “Economic Freedom ought to be valued over Development Aid”. The unfavorable business climate in Cameroon is trigger by frequent administrative bottlenecks and red tape- and prevalence of public enterprises limits foreign investment. Prices remain heavily regulated and enforcement of contracts is neither timely nor efficient. Cronyism is systemic and corruption is endemic in all sectors. These experts will explore and analyze their views on the right development model for Cameroon- economic freedom or aid?\n \nWho will attend?\nThis event will bring together participants across various areas of expertise\, economists\, members of government\, lecturers\, entrepreneurs\, donor organizations\, humanitarian organizations\, NGO’s\, university students\, the general public and other civil society actors.\nParticipation Fee\nThere will be no registration fee.\nAreas of concern\nDevelopment Aid; Economic Freedom; Economic Development; Aid Effectiveness\, Rule of Law; Public Policy; International Trade and Competition.\nLocation\nThe event shall take place at Mansel Hotel\, Quartier Fouda – Yaoundé.\nTarget participants: 60\nExpected outcomes\nAt the end of this event\, participants should be able to:\nUnderstand the notions of development aid and economic freedom vis-à-vis\nUnderstand the nexus between economic freedom and development aid.\nUnderstand why economic freedom should be prioritize over development aid or vice versa.\n \nPanelists:\nHon. Soub Lazare (Economic Freedom) – Member of parliament Wouri – East .\nMr. Emmanuel Chesami (Development Aid) – Director of Communication\, Promotion and Capacity Development- Standards and Quality Agency (ANOR).\nProf. Alain Ndedi– Former Senior Consultant at the World Bank.\n \n.fusion-button.button-92 {border-radius:25px;}REGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debates-economic-freedom-vs-foreign-aid/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T121919Z
UID:10000197-1561021200-1561032000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Debat NKAFU: Privilégier la liberté économique a l’aide au développement
DESCRIPTION:PRIVILEGIER LA LIBERTE ECONOMIQUE A L’AIDE AU DEVELOPPEMENTNOTE CONCEPTUELLEDepuis plus de 60 ans\, les bailleurs de fonds (les organismes internationaux et les pays donateurs) aident les pays pauvres à stimuler leurs développements économiques\, mais la pauvreté persiste toujours dans un certain nombre de ces pays bénéficiaires. Aujourd’hui\, les économistes et les agences de développement ont reconnu l’importance des institutions qui soutiennent la liberté économique et les droits de propriété dans la promotion du développement. Toutefois\, les pays développés et les institutions internationales continuent de fournir de l’aide aux pays pauvres. Cela soulève une question importante : la liberté économique doit être privilégiée par rapport à l’aide au développement?\nLa combinaison des données disponibles sur l’Indice de liberté économique en 2018 et les Indicateurs de pauvreté de la Banque mondiale suggère que les pays qui manquent le plus de liberté économique sont environ 30 fois plus susceptibles de vivre en dessous du seuil de pauvreté que les pays qui se classent en tête dans l’indice de liberté économique. La Corée du Sud et le Ghana\, par exemple\, avaient le même PIB en 1957\, mais la Corée du sud a embrassé la liberté économique (investissement étranger\, libéralisation du commerce\, etc.)\, tandis que le second s’est engagé dans une autre voie\, avec un gouvernement socialiste soutenu par l’aide au développement. En 1990\, le PIB de la Corée du Sud était dix fois supérieur à celui du Ghana.\nL’Afrique subsaharienne est un pôle d’attraction de l’aide et plus de 400 milliards de dollars ont afflué dans cette sous-région depuis 1970. Si l’aide étrangère était efficace à réduire la pauvreté\, l’Afrique connaîtrait une prospérité florissante. Au contraire\, les pays qui étaient autrefois plus pauvres que la plupart des pays africains (Corée du Sud\, Singapour\, Taiwan et Hong Kong) mais qui ont adopté la libre entreprise et la libéralisation du commerce sont développés beaucoup plus que l’Afrique. Cela incite à insinuer que la liberté économique – et non l’aide au développement – est l’échappatoire éprouvée à une boucle sans fin de pauvreté intergénérationnelle.\nMalgré que le Cameroun reste dominé par un fort gouvernement central avec des problèmes persistants en terme de droits de l’homme et qu’il se classe 145e sur 180 pays dans l’Indice de liberté économique de 2019\, l’aide publique au développement nette et l’aide publique reçue dans le pays sont élevées à 756 460 000 $ en 2016 (Banque mondiale\, 2017). En tant qu’Etat providence\, il fait partie de la catégorie des pays “pour la plupart non libres” avec des taux d’imposition élevés (la masse salariale de l’Etat représente 1/5 du budget annuel\, la TVA de 19\,25% et le taux d’imposition des entreprises 33% – supérieur aux 30% du Nigeria). Plusieurs entreprises d’État sont déficitaires et dépendent parfois de l’argent des plans de sauvetage et des subventions de l’État. Le pays continue de souffrir d’une corruption endémique\, d’un État de droit faible\, d’infrastructures médiocres\, d’une fonction publique très lourde et d’un vaste système parapublic inefficace\, et pire encore\, se classe 166e sur 190 pays dans l’indice Doing Business Index pour 2017.\nObjectif de l’événement\nL’objectif de ce débat est de réunir des experts dans les domaines de la liberté économique\, du développement économique et de l’aide au développement pour échanger leurs différents points de vue sur la priorité de la liberté économique sur le développement ou vice versa.\nIl s’agit d’un débat public en direct sur le thème “La liberté économique doit être privilégiée à l’aide au développement”. Le climat défavorable des affaires au Cameroun est déclenché par de fréquents goulots d’étranglement administratifs et par la lourdeur administrative et la prédominance des entreprises publiques qui limitent les investissements étrangers. Les prix restent fortement réglementés et l’exécution des contrats n’est ni opportune ni efficace. Le copinage est systémique et la corruption est endémique dans tous les secteurs. Ces experts exploreront et analyseront leurs points de vue sur le bon modèle de développement pour le Cameroun – liberté économique ou aide au développement?\nParticipants cibles:\nCet événement rassemblera des participants de divers domaines d’expertise\, des économistes\, des membres du gouvernement\, des conférenciers\, des entrepreneurs\, des organismes donateurs\, des organisations humanitaires\, des étudiants et universitaires\, le grand public et d’autres acteurs de la société civile.\nCoût de participation:\nIl n’y aura pas de frais de participation.\nDomaines de discussion:\nAide au développement; Liberté économique; Développement économique; Efficacité de l’aide; Etat de droit; Politiques publiques; Commerce international et la concurrence.\nVenue: Mansel Hotel\, – Yaoundé.\nNombre prévu de participants: 60\nRésultats Attendus:\n– Comprendre les notions d’aide au développement et de liberté économique vis-à-vis du Cameroun.\n– Comprendre le lien entre liberté économique et aide au développement.\n– Comprendre pourquoi la liberté économique devrait avoir la priorité sur l’aide au développement ou vice versa.\n \nPanélistes:\nHon. Soub Lazare (liberté économique) – Député du Wouri Est.\nMr. Emmanuel Chesami (Aide au Developement) – Director of Communication\, Promotion and Capacity Development- Standards and Quality Agency (ANOR).\nProf. Alain Ndedi (liberté économique) – Ancien consultant senior à la banque mondiale\n \n.fusion-button.button-91 {border-radius:25px;}INSCRIVEZ VOUS POUR Y PARTICIPER
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/debat-nkafu-privilegier-la-liberte-economique-a-laide-au-developpement/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190430T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122940Z
UID:10000200-1556618400-1556631000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Impact of Digital Technologies on Cameroon’s Democratization Process
DESCRIPTION:The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is very pleased to announce the 2019 Democratic Governance Symposium to be held under the theme \nThe Impact of Digital Technologies on Cameroon’s Democratization Process.\nThis event will take place on Tuesday 30th April 2019 from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the Foundation’s headquarters – Opposite College Jesus Marie\, Simbock – Yaounde. \nThe purpose of this event is to critically analyse the effects and challenges of digital technologies on democratic governance in Cameroon. We are particularly interested in addressing issues regarding the evolution of the Cameroonian democracy since the advent of a digital manner of doing politics.\nThis event revolves around the Nkafu Policy Institute’s mandate to create platforms for academics and policymakers to engage and promote a culture of democratic values that allows Africans to effectively identify and tackle the governance issues confronting their continent. Engagement with these issues will give academics\, policy-makers and activists a tool for reforming electoral practices to deepen democracy in the country.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/impact-of-digital-technologies-on-cameroons-democratization-process/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190417T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
UID:10000203-1555495200-1555513200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fostering Vocational Skills and Entrepreneurship for Youth Empowerment In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/fostering-vocational-skills-and-entrepreneurship-for-youth-empowerment-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190414T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
UID:10000206-1555236000-1555250400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Information Management During National Crises
DESCRIPTION: Register to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/information-management-during-national-crises/
LOCATION:Hotel Douala\, Douala\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190414T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
UID:10000208-1555232400-1555250400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Transformational Leadership Training Program for Youths
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 2019 Emerging Leaders program\, the Emerging Leaders based in the South West Region of Cameroon shall organize a one day Transformational Leadership Training Program for Youthson Saturday April 06\, 2019 at the Buea Mountain Hotel. The purpose of this training is to provide youths with knowledge and skills that will equip them to become effective and functional participants in the socio-economic development of Cameroon.Register to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/transformational-leadership-training-program-for-youths/
LOCATION:Buea Mountain Hotel\, Buea\, 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:20190410T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
UID:10000313-1554886800-1554908400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on Conflict Related Sexual Violence for Internally Displaced Women and Girls in NWR Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Building on the United Nation’s Security Council’s Resolution 1820 which pertains directly to sexual violence in conflict situations\, the 2019 emerging leaders based in the North West Region will in partnership with other stake holder organizations host an advocacy workshop on Conflict Related Sexual Violence for internally displaced women and girls in Bamenda. This workshop is aimed generally at raising awareness and advocating against conflict related sexual violence in the North West Region.Register to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/workshop-on-conflict-related-sexual-violence-for-internally-displaced-women-and-girls-in-nwr-cameroon/
LOCATION:Blue Pearl Hotel Nkwen\, Bamenda\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190409T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122053Z
UID:10000314-1554800400-1554813000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Challenges to Attaining Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:The Denis & Lenora FORETIA Foundation is pleased to inform you that we will be organizing an event on Universal Health Coverage at the Foundation’s headquarters – Opposite College Jesus Marie\, Simbock \, on Tuesday 2019 from 10:00am to 12:30pm.Universal Health Coverage basically involves providing essential\, and quality health services\, from health promotion to prevention\, treatment\, rehabilitation\, and palliative care to everyone irrespective of their societal status. However\, this is far from the reality in Cameroon due to a number of challenges such as limited funds available to finance healthcare\, and the critical shortage of qualified health personnel in Cameroon as classified by the WHO.The purpose of this event therefore\, is to propose policy prescriptions that if implemented\, can contribute to the provision of essential and quality health services and reduce impoverishment associated with payment for health services. The objective of this event is to propose solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.\nModerator\nOdette Kibu\, MPH\nHealth Policy Analyst – Nkafu\nPanelists\nProf. Mbacham Wilfred\nProfessor of Public Health & Chair\, Graduate Programs – Univ of Yaounde 1\nDr. George Bwelle\nGeneral Surgeon & President of the Association of Competencies for a Better Life (ASCOVIME)\nMme. Alice Ketchaji\nSenior Manager\, Ministry of Public Health (MINSANTE)\nDr. Epie Terrence \nPhysician\, Founder/CEO at Donate For life Afrika \nREGISTER 
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/challenges-to-attaining-universal-health-coverage-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122053Z
UID:10000315-1552568400-1552582800@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the 2019 National Budget Priorities
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/understanding-the-2019-national-budget-priorities/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190228T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122740Z
UID:10000316-1551346200-1551360600@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Roundtable – Growing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:To further assess the challenges facing small business operators in Cameroon and help small business owner navigate the regulatory environment\, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) is organizing a Roundtable Workshop on the 28th of February 2019at the Foundation’s headquarters in Simbock- Yaounde. Panel participants will include: \nVersuiriwo Sidonie Epse Bulewa\nFounder and Managing Director of VS Collections\nPesijo Merime\nClub Manager of Cameroon Enterprises Development\nGilbert Ewehmeh\nFounder/Executive Director of Youth Employment Service (YES) Cameroun\nMvondo Becky Mac\nNational Employment Fund (NEF)\nSandra Achare Batey\nProject Manager of Entreprises du Cameroun (ECAM)\nPatu Ndango\nFounder/Managing Director of Closed Loop System Ventures\nJosiane Sylvie Mbakop Noukeu\nFounder/General Manager of MUDEF COOP CA\nArnaud Yombo\nNkafu Policy Institute — moderator of panel\nUlrich D’pola Kamdem\nNkafu Policy Institute — moderator of panel\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-roundtable-growing-your-business/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, 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:20190131T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122108Z
UID:10000317-1548925200-1548950400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Why FACTS and Think Tanks Matter
DESCRIPTION:CONCEPT NOTEThink tanks are public-policy research analysis and engagement organizations that generate policy-oriented research\, analysis\, and advice on domestic and international issues\, thereby enabling policy makers and the public to make informed decisions about public policy (Credit: Jim McGann). Think Tanks play big roles in transforming our societies. They are involved in promoting research-based decision-making in the areas of education\, entrepreneurship\, economic development\, leadership\, healthcare innovation\, governance and democracy\, to name but a few. For example\, they produce policy briefs for decision-makers that are in fact\, findings and recommendations from research papers in an easy-to-read and short document (2\,500 words maximum).The 2017 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report\, listed 7\,815 think tanks around the world. 8.5% (of 7\,815) are based in Sub-Sahara Africa i.e.\, 665 think tanks. Cameroon has 22 think tanks that are listed\, and\, the first Cameroonian think tank comes in the 88thposition\, out of 90 in Sub-Sahara Africa.\nThe purpose of this event is to highlight the critical role Think Tanks play in Cameroon. This is also an opportunity to explore the think tank landscape in Cameroon. An objective is to create a platform that engages and mobilizes think tanks which have demonstrated their ability to produce independent and cutting-edge analysis on a wide range of topics.\nThis event is in line with the vision and mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. Our mission is to catalyze the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health\, and the implementation of development policies which will create economic opportunities for all.\nParticipation\nThe event is open to the public. However\, specific interests include:\nThink tanks;\nResearchers and Analysts;\nPolicy makers;\nNon-governmental organizations & civil societies;\nJournalists\, etc.\nFee\nThere is no registration fee.\nAreas of concern\nThe event consists of two panel discussions of two (2) hours each. Each panel is composed of four think tank representatives and one individual from the Ministry of research and innovation. They will be addressing the general question: “Why Facts and Think Tanks Matter in Cameroon’’. Specific discussions will target the following topics:\nPanel 1:  The Role Think Tanks Play in Cameroon\nPanel 2:  The Think Tank Landscape in Cameroon\nExpected outcomes\nAt the end of this event\, participants should be able to:\nUnderstand the role Think Tanks play in Cameroon and why facts are relevant in policy;\nEvaluate the current impact of Think Tanks in Cameroon;\nKnow the challenges Think Tanks face in undertaking their mission in the country;\nPropose policies that can help Think Tanks have greater outreach in Cameroon.\nDate: Thursday 31stJanuary 2019.\nTime: 9:00 am to 4:00pm.\nVenue: Conference Hall\, Muna Foundation (724-742 Rue de Narvick\, across the General Directorate of Taxation and adjacent to the Ministry of Public Contracts in the Yaoundé City Center).\nTentative Programme\n9:00 – 9:30                  Arrival and registration of participants.\n9:30 – 9:45                  Opening remarks.\n9:45 – 10:45                First panel discussion on ‘The Role Think Tanks Play in Cameroon’.\n10:45 – 11:15              Questions – Answers.\n11:15 – 11:30              Coffee break.\n11:30 – 12:30              Second panel discussion on ‘The Think Tank Landscape in Cameroon’.\n12:30 – 13:00              Questions – Answers.\n13:00 – 13:15              Vote of thanks and closing remarks.\n13:15 – 14:00              Finger food break and networking.\n14:00                           End of the event & departure.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/why-facts-and-think-tanks-matter/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181221T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122109Z
UID:10000190-1545400800-1545411600@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:2018 Media Engagement Day
DESCRIPTION:ContextSince its creation in 2012\, the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is committed to making significant contributions to the building of the Cameroonian society. The foundation aims to impact and ameliorate the lives of millions of people in the African continent. Its mission is to catalyze Africa’s Economic Transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, innovation\, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that together creates economic opportunities for all. As an independent think-tank focused on research\, the Foundation’s Nkafu Policy Institute is leading the way in providing in-depth\, original and innovative policy recommendations on development issues in the Central African region and in Cameroon in particular. Our reputation is based on our independence\, high quality research and innovative policy prescriptions. The Institute’s mission is to advance public policies that help all Africans prosper in free\, equitable and sustainable economies. This media event hopes to increase the visibility of the foundation and its activities. It is also aimed at creating a long lasting relationship with the media and building partnerships with them.Target audience\nThe target for this ceremony is solely the different media organs (TV\, Radio\, Newspapers\, Online news sites…)\nExpected Outcome\nThe discussions during this event will focus on the presentation of the Foundation’s activities in the course of 2018 and a projection of the activities for 2019. The ceremony will allow the Foundation to renew its partnership with the press and to jointly define better prospects for the future in the context of its activities. Also\, the evaluation forms filled out by journalists will be used either in adjusting existing policies or creating new ones\nNumber of expected participants: 50\nAttendance Requirements: Event attendance is FREE for all invited media who must first confirm their attendance. The Foundation will offer refreshments and a take home gift at the end of discussions.\nFor additional information kindly contact our Communications Manager\, Ancel Langwa (ALangwa@foretiafoundation.org)
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2018-media-engagement-day/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181218T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122109Z
UID:10000193-1545138000-1545152400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Can Cameroon Industrialize?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/can-cameroon-industrialize/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181212T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122109Z
UID:10000195-1544619600-1544634000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Implementing Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/implementing-universal-health-coverage-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181122T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122123Z
UID:10000198-1542891600-1542902400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:SBEC – Growing and Sustaining Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Small and medium enterprises in Cameroon make up more than 90 percent of all businesses in the country. They are estimated to employ more than 60 percent of Cameroonians\, but unfortunately more than 70 percent of SMEs are in the informal sector. Businesses thrive in countries with significant economic freedoms and according to the 2017 Economic Freedom Report published by the Fraser Institute\, Cameroon is classified as least free. This means the regulatory framework to allow innovation and SME growth must be addressed in order to SMEs to grow and create jobs.How can we create the environment that will ensure that small and medium sized enterprises have the framework and opportunities to thrive? How do you grow and sustain your business? These and many more are some of the issues to be addressed during the SBEC Roundtable.PARTICIPANTS\nThis Roundtable is opened to the general public. Those of specific concerns include\nSmall business owners both in the formal and informal sectors\nTax advisors\nBusiness consultants\nEducators especially those with focus on entrepreneurship\nFarmers\nOwners of professional services such as lawyers\, accountants\, independent consultants etc\nGovernment representatives\nREGISTER BELOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/sbec-growing-and-sustaining-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181027T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181027T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122123Z
UID:10000201-1540663200-1540681200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:2018 STEM Prize Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2018-stem-prize-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180919T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122124Z
UID:10000205-1537347600-1537376400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:2018 Small Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Foretia Foundation is pleased to inform you that we will be organizing the 2018 Small Business Forum in Yaoundé at Maison Provincial Centre D`Accueil Mvolye on September 19thprecisely at 9:00 a.m. This forum comes up not only to present the business landscape in Cameroon but also\, highlight the challenges small businesses face and how these setbacks could be overcome.Businesses thrive in countries with significant economic freedoms and according to the 2017 Economic Freedom Report published by the Fraser Institute\, Cameroon’s economy is classified as least free for businesses to thrive. Reason why\, the regulatory framework that allows innovation and Small and Medium Size Enterprise (SMEs)growth must be addressed in order for SMEs to grow and create jobs. Pertinent questions such as how can we create a conducive environment to enable businesses to thrive\, why SMEs in the formal sector pay close to 57 percent in taxes\, how can the legal system be improved to ensure a respect of property rights and the enforcement of contracts will be dissected in a hall full of businesspersons\, tax advisors\, legal and financial consultants amongst others. This rich and interesting forum will be handled by two panels consisting of erudite keynote speakers who will examine how to overcome regulatory challenges\, reforms to boost SMEs amongst other pertinent issues.Due to the hostile business environment in Cameroon and the challenges most of these SMEs face\,  it is our hope that you find this interesting and make time out off your busy schedule to attend this event. Worthy of note is the fact that\, this event is FREE to members who have registered in the SBEC network. However\, this event is strictly on invitation so kindly confirm your attendance by reaching out to us through the email; info@foretiafoundation.orgor call us through the number (+237) 698 645 524/653 782 581/2223 11584\nWe look forward to meeting you at the event.\nThanks for your continuous  support\nThe Foretia team
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2018-small-business-forum/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180905T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122124Z
UID:10000207-1536152400-1536159600@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Cameroon’s Tax Policy
DESCRIPTION:Assessing Cameroon’s Tax Policy – What Implications for Economic Growth & Job Creation
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-cameroons-tax-policy/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180802T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122124Z
UID:10000210-1533196800-1533229200@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Reforming Cameroon’s Higher Education Sector
DESCRIPTION:Reforming Cameroon’s Higher Education Sector – What Strategies?
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/reforming-cameroons-higher-education-sector/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180530T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122139Z
UID:10000212-1527685200-1527692400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Medical Errors in Cameroon’s Health Sector
DESCRIPTION:Goal of the Event A medical error is a preventable adverse effect (PAE) of care\, whether or not it is evident or harmful to the patient. This might include an inaccurate or incomplete diagnosis or treatment of a disease\, injury\, syndrome\, behavior\, infection\, or another ailment. Medical error is a silent killer and it contributes greatly to the public health problems in Cameroon. There is paucity of data and effective strategies that can be put in  order to prevent and control medical error in Cameroon. Lack of data and policies is restraining the development of evidence-based strategies and relevant effective solutions for improving patient safety and quality of care in Cameroon. This event shall help the health sector to be aware of the impact of Medical error on patient’s safety and what policies can the government put in place to effectively prevent and control medical error in Cameroon.REGISTER HERE\nParticipants\nParticipants shall be made up of health personnel of different categories. These participants shall represent health personnel from the following fields;\nMedical Doctors (Non-specialised)\nSpecialised Medical Doctors\nNurses\nLaboratory technicians\nMidwives\nEvent FACILITATOR\nFacilitator: Dr. Nkwescheu Armand S.\nModerator: Prof. Nsagha Dickson Shey\nDate: Wednesday 30th May 2018\nVenue: Foretia Foundation Headquarter – Yaoundé\nDuration: Two hours\nParticipation Fee: Free to invited participants\nEXPECTED OUTCOMES\nAt the end of the event\, we shall be able to create an awareness about medical error and its impact.\nDiscuss the challenges faced by health personnel in preventing and controlling medical error\nPropose policies that can help in the prevention and control of medical error\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/addressing-medical-errors-in-cameroons-health-sector/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180427T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122139Z
UID:10000214-1524823200-1524837600@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable with Women Entrepreneurs in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Goal of RoundtableThe main goal of this workshop is to understand the most pressing problems faced by women small business owners and entrepreneurs in Cameroon. Understanding these challenges will allow SBEC to better craft home-grown solutions to assist women business owners stabilize and grow their businesses.The workshop will allow us to understand the circumstances under which women business owners will be willing to become part of the SBEC Network and what the SBEC Network could provide that Common Initiative Groups do not currently provide. Therefore\, the workshop will fully flesh out their expectations of SBEC.\nPARTICIPANTS\nWe will specifically invite 30 women business owners and entrepreneurs for this 4-hours workshop session. These women business owners will represent the following sectors:\nRetail (Bayam Sellam\, small shop owners)\nBeauty shops\nFarmers (agriculture)\nOwners of professional services such as lawyers\, accountants\, independent consultants etc\nWORKSHOP FACILITATOR: Mme Kah Walla\, CEO – Strategies\nDATE: Friday 27 April 2018;\nVENUE: Foretia Foundation Headquarter – Yaounde\nPARTICIPATION FEE: Free to invited participants\nEXPECTED OUTCOMES\n100 percent completion of the Small Business Survey by workshop attendees\nEstablish preliminary guidelines for membership into the SBEC Network and member benefits\n90 percent of workshop participants to sign up and join the SBEC Network
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/roundtable-with-women-entrepreneurs-in-cameroon/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180402T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122139Z
UID:10000318-1522670400-1522688400@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Politics Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Stories are powerful marketing toolsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident\, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit id est laborum.Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium\, totam rem aperiam\, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit\, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est\, qui dolorem ipsum quia sit amet.\nIt’s as ancient as we are\nSed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium\, totam rem aperiam\, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit\, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt.\nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetuer adipiscing elit.\nAliquam tincidunt mauris ficilis eu risus.\nVestibulum auctor dapibus et ons neque.\nVestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia Curae; Duis quis suscipit metus. Praesent suscipit purus nec efficitur interdum. Morbi eget vulputate massa. Etiam consequat dolor eget maximus dapibus. Ut tellus dolor\, dignissim sed sagittis sit amet\, vehicula non dui.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/politics-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180327T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T002628
CREATED:20230824T084801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T122140Z
UID:10000319-1522137600-1522170000@www.foretiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Mbalmayo Small Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/mbalmayo-small-business-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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