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SUMMARY:Improving Access and Quality of Maternal Health Care for Pregnant Women in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Yaoundé\, April 11\, 2024Venue: Zoom (Register)\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n \nTheme:  Assessing the Quality of Maternal Healthcare Services in Cameroon\n 1. Background\nMany Cameroonians lose their lives every day due to the inability to access healthcare services because of financial constraints. Additionally\, the implementation of a health insurance system has encountered numerous challenges\, preventing it from being a viable option for the population. In March 2016\, Monique Koumatekel was one of those unfortunate victims. The 34-year-old pregnant woman underwent a surgical operation performed by a relative in a desperate attempt to rescue her twin unborn babies\, after being denied adequate care in a public hospital by hospital staff. She died in the process. This shocking event sparked outrage across national and international public opinion. It is largely believed that Monique and her two unborn babies could have been rescued if they had received adequate medical attention.\nEight years after this tragic incident\, women still die in the process of giving life due to medical negligence or inadequate medical attention. What could be the responsibilities of various stakeholders involved in the maternal health care chain of services? What improvements can we record in terms of quality of maternal health care chain of services since that unfortunate occurrence? What priority recommendations should be considered to minimize child bearing and delivery risks?\n2. Objectives\nThe objective of this webinar is to assess the state of progress in the quality of maternal health care services in Cameroon. More precisely\, we will: \nAppraise the feeling or perception of users of maternal health care services in Cameroon\nIdentify and troubleshoot priorities challenging areas\nMake recommendations for systemic policy change for a more responsive system \n3. Target audience\nThe target audience of this webinar includes users of maternal healthcare services\, opinion leaders\, media\, policy and decision makers\, civil society organizations (interest groups\, pressure groups\, etc.) international organizations interested and/or working in the field of maternal health care\, medical practitioners care with a focus on pregnant women.\n4. Event Format\nThe one-hour webinar will be articulated around two phases. The first phase will last for 40 minutes\, during which a moderator will lead discussions with a panel of experts. The last twenty minutes will be dedicated for Q&A with participating panelists.\n5. Panelists \nAlberts ZE\, Lecturer University of Yaounde I\, Researcher CAMERCAP-PARC\nMr Christian Ngoube\, Responsable des Programmes\, Opa Ayen\nMs Solange Dabou\, Research Associate\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nAyukmba Nkonghonyor\, Senior Communications Manager\, DLFF (Moderator) \n6. Expected outcome\nAt the end of this webinar\, we would have attained the following results: \nAppraised the feeling or perception of users of maternal healthcare services in Cameroon\nIdentified and troubleshot priority challenging areas\nMade recommendations for systemic policy change for a more responsive system \nContact: Javeline Claire Fenangi\, cfenangi@foretiafoundation.org. Yaounde\, Cameroon. Tel.: 654867254\nRegister
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/improving-access-and-quality-of-maternal-health-care-for-pregnant-women-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Job Preparedness Bootcamp Douala
DESCRIPTION:Douala\, Littoral region\nDate: 03th of April 2024\nVenue: Soft Hotel Akwa (REGISTER NOW) \nBackground\nThe employment situation in Cameroon is characterized by underemployment. The proliferation of the informal sector is one of the factors that explain this phenomenon. The informal sector employs about 90% of the active population. Youth are increasingly struggling to occupy decent positions within the various administrations because of a number of barriers\, including the inadequacy of the quality of the workforce in relation to the human resources required by the economy\, but much more because of the non-compliance of enterprises with the regulations on labor standards. In implementing its new National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30)\, the government’s main concern is to “achieve full and productive employment and guarantee all women and men\, including youths and people with disabilities\, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value. Indeed\, although they have appropriate levels of education for the jobs they want\, youths and women still need better trainings to prepare them for the job market. To support youths and women and help them access decent jobs\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is implementing a project titled “Powering Prosperity and Economic Freedom for Women and Youths in Cameroon”. This project offers in selected regions of Cameroon\, intensive Bootcamps that combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. This Job Preparedness Bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nObjectives and Conceptual Framework \nThe main objective of this job preparedness bootcamp is to harness and fine-tune the skills of youths\, women and Internally Displaced Persons and equip them with necessary skills for the job market.\nThe bootcamp will be organized on a quarterly basis in each of the four target regions.\nThis training is designed from a participatory process\, focuses on basic life skills\, technical skills development\, income generation skills and soft skills development.\nThe development of soft skills among women and young people will focus on five proven areas: self-control\, positive self-concept\, social skills\, communication and higher-order thinking (critical thinking\, problem solving\, and decision-making).\nThis training will combine technical training workshops\, job applications and interview strategies\, experiential work-based learning opportunities and skills to improve the overall work performance. \nTarget audience\nThis program is designed to target all age groups especially youth and women between the ages of 15 and 35 who have difficulties at accessing the job market or bringing to existence a business venture from their skills.\nOutcome of the Training\nBy the end of the program:\nMost of the participants feel more job ready\, show improvement in target areas and have better job situations within 6-12 months.\nLocation of the Training\nThe training shall take place in; \nCenter region\,\nLittoral region\,\nWest region\,\nSouth West region\, and\nNorth West region. \nFor more information\, please contact us at:\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54 \nOnsite Registration
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/job-preparedness-bootcamp-douala/
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Meeting : Providing Evidence-Based Policy Advice to Improve the Effectiveness of Monetary Policy in Francophone Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 28\, 2024Time: 10:00 pm –03:00 pm (Cameroon time)\,\nVenue: Djeuga Palace Hotel\, Yaoundé (Hybrid Event)\nBy invitation only\nBackground\nFrancophone Africa is home to two monetary unions. The West African Monetary Union (UMOA) and the Central African Monetary Union (UMAC). The currencies of these two monetary unions are\, respectively\, the Franc of the African Financial Community (XOF-CFA Franc) and the Franc of the Financial Cooperation in Central Africa (XAF-CFA Franc). Each currency zone has a fixed exchange rate and limited capital mobility\, and thus an independent short-term monetary policy in line with the Mundell-Fleming model. The monetary policies of the two central banks\, the Bank of West African States (BCEAO)\, the issuing institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)\, and the Bank of Central African States (BEAC)\, the issuing institution of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)\, are unique and primarily aimed at maintaining price stability and supporting economic growth. However\, the effectiveness of these two monetary policies remains weak\, with market interest rates and inflation showing little responsiveness to the actions of these two central banks. What’s more\, the transmission mechanisms of monetary policy remain limited\, such as the shallowness of financial markets\, the rigidity of inflexible interest rates\, and the limited diversification of economies\, despite the well-established institutional framework and appropriate instruments used by these central banks. In order to improve the contribution of monetary policy to the resilience of francophone economies\, the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is organizing a stakeholders’ meeting on the theme “Providing Evidence-Based Policy Advice to Improve the Effectiveness of Monetary Policy in Francophone Africa.”\nObjectives\nThe main objective of this workshop is to discuss strategies for strengthening the effectiveness of monetary policy in the franc zone. More specifically\, the workshop will focus on\nØ The role of monetary policy in the development of the Franc zone\nØ The nature and importance of exogenous shocks in CFA-franc countries\nØ Analyze and assess the reforms put in place\, especially their impact on monetary policy transmission mechanisms in the CFA franc zone.\nØ The reforms needed to strengthen the effectiveness of monetary policy decisions in CFA Franc zone countries.\nTarget audience\nThe meeting will bring together 20 experts on monetary policy and stakeholders from the following organizations: central banks\, ministries of finance and economic planning from French African countries\, commercial banks\, investors\, civil society organizations\, academia\, international organizations\, experts\, and observers from other regions and institutions.\nExpected outcome of the event\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants would have acquired a firm understanding of the place of monetary policy in Francophone Africa\, particularly the role of central banks in stabilizing economies. Participants will also have a good understanding of current challenges with the shared currencies at the macroeconomic level and possible reforms to enhance the impact of monetary policy on economic performance and the welfare of citizens.\nLogistics\nThis stakeholder meeting will be a hybrid session. It will be live-streamed on the websites and social media platforms of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and the Nkafu Policy Institute. Simultaneous interpretation in English and French will be provided for the meeting. Documentation for the meeting will be sent electronically to online participants and shared physically with onsite participants. Lunch will be offered at the event venue for all confirmed stakeholders.\nAbout the Nkafu Policy Institute\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is an African think tank dedicated to the mission of providing independent\, in-depth\, and insightful policy recommendations that facilitate the prosperity of all Africans within free\, fair\, democratic\, and sustainable economies. The Institute convenes leading analysts\, experts\, and contributors from around the world\, specializing in the fields of governance and democracy\, health and education\, peace and security\, science and technology\, and economic policy. Its reputation is built on the values of independence\, rigor\, and innovation.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org /\nTel: (+237) 654 86 72 54
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/stakeholder-meeting-providing-evidence-based-policy-advice-to-improve-the-effectiveness-of-monetary-policy-in-francophone-africa/
LOCATION:Djeuga Palace Hotel\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
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SUMMARY:Chronic kidney disease: Burden\, determinants and prevention
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time : March 27\, 2024 – 03 pm to 04 pmVenue : Zoom Online (Register now)\nBackground\nChronic Kidney Disease (CKD)\, has emerged as one of the most prominent causes of death and suffering in the 21st century. It is a progressive condition that affects 13.4% of the general population\, accounting for over 800 million individuals worldwide with between 4.90 and 7.08 million patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) needing kidney replacement therapy. In 2020\, the World Health Organization (WHO) ranked CKD as the 10th leading cause of death and is expected to become the fifth leading cause of life lost by 2040. This disease affects individuals from low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately\, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.  A study reported a CKD age-standardized prevalence of 8.6% and 9.6% in men and women\, respectively\, in high-income countries\, and 10.6% and 12.5% in men and women\, respectively\, in low- and middle-income countries. The results of a meta-analysis from 21 studies\, showed that the prevalence of CKD in LMIC was 13.9%\, and another study showed that Central Africa (16%)\, and West Africa (16.5%) had the highest prevalence’s in Africa. The burden of kidney disease in Africa is substantial\, growing\, and driven by complex and multifaceted interactions between communicable and noncommunicable diseases\, shaped by upstream environmental\, genetic factors\, and socioeconomic disparities such as poverty\, malnutrition\, and limited access to healthcare. In addition\, the magnitude of the attention attributed to CKDs in Africa is relatively low in view of the scope of the problem it represents. There have been few concerted efforts across Africa to produce accurate estimates that might sufficiently guide health care planning and policy development to address the effects of CKDs\, despite mounting evidence of an increasing incidence of the disease. The prevention\, detection\, risk factors mitigation and management of kidney disease should be enhanced to reduce the incidence of catastrophic health expenditure resulting from treatment of kidney disease. A comprehensive\, informed approach that considers all these factors is therefore necessary. This podcast will thus aim to throw more light on the actual situation of CKD in Africa\, analyzing the different factors contributing to its propagation and proposing possible solutions to reduce its burden in Africa.\nObjectives \nEnhance general knowledge on the onset of CKD\nDescribe the Burden of CKD in Africa (Socio economic and health related)\nDescribe the determinants and existing prevention strategies to combat CKD in Africa\nDiscuss on the challenges in accessing CKD care in Africa\nExplore health policies in place to tackle CKD in Africa\nPropose some possible milestones in attaining a better CKD management in Africa \nExpected results.\nWe are expecting to share information on the actual state of CKD in Africa with a target audience of 10\,000 people. In addition\, this podcast is expected to increase the visibility of the institute\, enable discussions with enthusiasts in the domain and create leadership in the field of kidney diseases management.\nTarget Audience\nThis podcast is intended for everybody in all domains who wish to know more about the actual situation of kidney disease in Africa.\nVenue\nThis podcast will be recorded in partnership with the communication department (graphics unit) of the foundation who will decide on the appropriate platform for the podcast.\nProposed speakers\n1) Dr Gobina Ronald\,\nNephrologist\, Director of Health Division\, Nkafu Policy Institute\, Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n2) Dr Tataw James\nConsultant Nephrologist\, Hopitaux Universitaires de Geneve\n3) Dr Maji Joseph Usman\, MWACP\nInternal medicine Nephrologist\, Federal Medical Centre\, Keffi\, Nigeria\n4) Dr. Nzana Victorine\nNephrologist\, Yaounde Central Hospital\n5) Dr Nolubabalo Unati Nqebelele\nConsultant Nephrologist\, South Africa\nModerator\nMrs. Ngwang Diana Joyce\nHealth Journalist and host of Health Update\, Vision 4 TV\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/chronic-kidney-disease-burden-determinants-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Health Policy and Research Division,webinar
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SUMMARY:SMEs flagship training – Akonolinga
DESCRIPTION:Venue : Akonolinga- Mairie Municipale (REGISTER NOW)Date : 27 & 28  Mar. 2024\nTime : 09:00 am to 03:00 pm\n \nBackground\nIn Cameroon\, 80% of the businesses created die before their first 5 years of existence. Moreover\, most of them remain in the informal sector. According to recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics\, about 90% of the labor force in Cameroon remains trapped in this sector. Women and youth are the most represented in this sector\, due to a number of challenges they still face. In the agricultural sector\, for example\, Cameroonian women represent 71.6% of workers in the informal agricultural sector. Unfortunately\, almost 52% of them still live below the poverty line and 79.2% of them are underemployed. This underemployment rate is estimated at 70% for youth. To address all the root causes of SME underperformance and access to employment in Cameroon\, foster economic freedom\, and empower both women and youth in the country\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is implementing a project titled “Powering Prosperity and Economic Freedom for Women and Youths in Cameroon”. This project offers a comprehensive training program for young entrepreneurs for a period of 6 months to enable them to acquire viable skills in management and business\, regulatory processes\, finance and other capabilities necessary for overall improvement.\nObjective\nThe main objective of this SME flagship business management training\, is to assist businesses establish a comprehensive small business strategy and grow. Specifically\, it will be a matter of: \nSupporting SMEs in the process of developing and delivering a comprehensive and complete business plan.\nGuiding SMEs in the establishment of an effective and efficient leadership.\nEnsuring that all SMEs in the informal sector smoothly move to the formal sector.\nEmpowering SMEs to develop and implement an effective and autonomous business management system.\nEquipping SMEs with up-to-date\, affordable marketing and sales strategies adapted to their sector of activity and level of development.\nEducating entrepreneurs on accounting practices and financial models adapted to their activities.\nEquipping SMEs with the means to recruit and manage the required HR for their business and adapted to their level of development.\nShowing SMEs\, the fundamental role of technology and innovation for business development. \nTarget audience\nThe training program is open to business owners/entrepreneurs\, Business managers\, especially women and youth.\nOutcome of the event\nAt the end of the training program there should be positive shift in the knowledge and application of the various modules in small businesses.\nLocation of the Training\nThe training shall take place in; \nCenter region\nLittoral region\,\nWest region\,\nSouth West region\, and\nNorth West region. \nFor more information\, please contact us at:\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/smes-flagship-training-akonolinga/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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SUMMARY:PREMIERE – MONIQUE KOUMATEKEL’S FILM
DESCRIPTION:PREMIERE – MONIQUE KOUMATEKEL’S FILM Date: 26th March 2024\nVenue: Muna Foundation (Register)\nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\n \nTopic: State of medical care for pregnant women in Cameroon: What progress since Monique Koumatekel?\nI- Background\nIn March 2016\, a tragic incident occurred at a renowned public hospital in Douala\, Cameroon’s economic capital. Monique Koumatekel\, a 35-year-old pregnant woman\, underwent a surgical operation performed by bystanders in a desperate attempt to rescue her twin unborn babies. She had been denied admission by medical staff for being unable to pay the required fees or provide an insurance card. Tragically\, Monique went unconscious during the operation and did not survive. This shocking event sparked outrage across national and international public opinion\, raising questions about the state of medical care for pregnant women in Cameroon.\nMonique’s story is unfortunately not an isolated case. Many Cameroonians lose their lives every day due to the inability to access healthcare services because of financial constraints. Additionally\, the implementation of a health insurance system has proven difficult\, preventing it from being a viable option for the population. Eight years after this harrowing incident\, what progress has been made to ensure that no woman in Cameroon faces a similar fate?\nII- Event Format\nThe premiere event will feature: \nScreening of the fifteen-minute documentary “Our Monique”.\nInteractive panel discussion with experts from media\, research centers\, and medical practitioners.\nQuestion-and-answer session with media representatives and attendees. \nIII- Objectives\n“Our Monique” aims at recounting the story of Monique Koumatekel\, and how access to a simple health insurance could have saved her life\, her twin babies\, and countless other Cameroonians.  Specifically\, the documentary seeks to: \nRaise awareness among the public\, especially women\, about the importance of medical follow-up during pregnancy and delivery.\nAdvocate for efficient and accessible medical care for pregnant women in Cameroon.\nDenounce unprofessional behavior and negligence exhibited by some medical staff towards patients.\nAddress barriers to private health insurance in Cameroon.\nHighlight obstacles hindering the implementation of a functional private health insurance system. \nIV- Target Audience\nThe Target audience of this event includes the media\, opinion leaders\, policy and decision makers\, international organizations interested and/or working in the field of medical care with a focus on pregnant women.\nRegister
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/premiere-monique-koumatekels-film/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:SMEs flagship training – Foumban
DESCRIPTION:Venue : Foumban – Salle de fête Mairie Municipale (REGISTER NOW)Date : 11 & 12  Mar. 2024\nTime : 09:00 am to 03:00 pm\n \nBackground\nIn Cameroon\, 80% of the businesses created die before their first 5 years of existence. Moreover\, most of them remain in the informal sector. According to recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics\, about 90% of the labor force in Cameroon remains trapped in this sector. Women and youth are the most represented in this sector\, due to a number of challenges they still face. In the agricultural sector\, for example\, Cameroonian women represent 71.6% of workers in the informal agricultural sector. Unfortunately\, almost 52% of them still live below the poverty line and 79.2% of them are underemployed. This underemployment rate is estimated at 70% for youth. To address all the root causes of SME underperformance and access to employment in Cameroon\, foster economic freedom\, and empower both women and youth in the country\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is implementing a project titled “Powering Prosperity and Economic Freedom for Women and Youths in Cameroon”. This project offers a comprehensive training program for young entrepreneurs for a period of 6 months to enable them to acquire viable skills in management and business\, regulatory processes\, finance and other capabilities necessary for overall improvement.\nObjective\nThe main objective of this SME flagship business management training\, is to assist businesses establish a comprehensive small business strategy and grow. Specifically\, it will be a matter of: \nSupporting SMEs in the process of developing and delivering a comprehensive and complete business plan.\nGuiding SMEs in the establishment of an effective and efficient leadership.\nEnsuring that all SMEs in the informal sector smoothly move to the formal sector.\nEmpowering SMEs to develop and implement an effective and autonomous business management system.\nEquipping SMEs with up-to-date\, affordable marketing and sales strategies adapted to their sector of activity and level of development.\nEducating entrepreneurs on accounting practices and financial models adapted to their activities.\nEquipping SMEs with the means to recruit and manage the required HR for their business and adapted to their level of development.\nShowing SMEs\, the fundamental role of technology and innovation for business development. \nTarget audience\nThe training program is open to business owners/entrepreneurs\, Business managers\, especially women and youth.\nOutcome of the event\nAt the end of the training program there should be positive shift in the knowledge and application of the various modules in small businesses.\nLocation of the Training\nThe training shall take place in; \nCenter region\nLittoral region\,\nWest region\,\nSouth West region\, and\nNorth West region. \nFor more information\, please contact us at:\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/smes-flagship-training-foumban/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 07\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Successfully designing a logical framework\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centers\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centers in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centers\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Foretia Foundation & Nkafu Policy Institute websites\, and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day: Progress\, challenges and prospects in Africa
DESCRIPTION:GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY DIVISIONPUBLIC DIALOGUE\nDate: Wednesday March 6\, 2024\nTime: 3 p.m.-4 p.m. (Cameroon time GMT+1)\nVenue : Online (Zoom)\nInternational Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day to celebrate political\, social\, economic and cultural achievements\, while calling for action to strengthen gender equality in all sectors (1 ) . The United Nations theme to celebrate IWD 2024 is: “ Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. Five key areas have been identified to encourage common action to achieve this objective\, namely: investing in women\, putting an end to poverty\, implementing gender-sensitive financing\, moving to a green economy and a society of care and supporting feminist change agents ( 2 ). But faced with several different socio-political contexts\, progress and challenges differ from one country or region to another. It is therefore a matter of finding adequate strategies to pool efforts by adopting an inter-sectional approach\, in order to reduce not only regional differences on the evolution of women’s rights in Africa\, but also the inequalities that persist between men and women. .\nObjectives\nThe general objective of this webinar is to take stock of gender equality in Africa\, by analyzing common and national progress as well as common and specific challenges on the areas identified by the United Nations.\nSpecifically the aim is to: \nAnalyse the contours and implications of what “investing in women” means\nAnalyse the progress and challenges of eradicating the feminisation of poverty\nAnalyse national progress and challenges in terms of gender-responsive budgeting\nAnalyse the participation of women in the green economy and the access of women and girls to the best health care\nIdentify and analyse the resources and challenges of African women’s civil society (Associations\, NGOs\, activists\, unions\, etc.) in carrying out its activities to promote women’s rights. \nEvent Format\nThe event will take place online\, via Zoom\, with panel discussions moderated by experts and will be broadcast live on the Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\nEvent date and time\nThe event will take place on Friday February 9\, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cameroon time –GMT+1).\nOrganizers\nThis event is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, the Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n5. Panelists\n6. Participants\nThis debate is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute. It is open to all without restriction.\n7. Contacts For more information\, please contact us by email at: info@foretiafoundation.org or by telephone at: (+237) 222 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/international-womens-day-progress-challenges-and-prospects-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Governance & Democracy Division
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SUMMARY:Operational Working Group: Leveraging on “Made in Cameroon” through AfCFTA
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 6\, 2024Time: 10:00 pm – 02:00 pm (GMT+1)\nVenue: Mansel Hotel\n \nBackground\nThe African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063\, which aims to create a single market for goods between African countries. By eliminating customs duties on 90% of goods traded between participating countries\, businesses will be able to access new markets\, expand their customer base\, and compete more effectively. Cameroon signed the agreement on March 21\, 2018\, and the nation ratified the agreement on October 31\, 2019. In accordance with Article 24(1) of the AfCFTA Agreement\, it became the 33rd state party by depositing its instrument of ratification with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on December 1\, 2020. The AfCFTA represents a significant opportunity for Cameroon\, but to fully benefit from this opportunity\, Cameroonian products must be visible and readily available in the regional market. This requires overcoming several challenges. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is organizing a stakeholders’ meeting to address the challenges of promoting Cameroonian products within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The meeting will explore the theme “Leveraging on “Made in Cameroon” through AfCFTA\,” with the objective of providing policymakers and other stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the issues involved and possible ways of addressing them. The meeting will seek to identify the various constraints hindering the visibility and availability of Made in Cameroon products\, propose solutions\, and make recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of these products in the regional and global markets.\nObjective \nThe main objective of this stakeholder meeting is to discuss and develop strategies to ensure the visibility and availability of products made in Cameroon under the AfCFTA. More specifically\, it aims to: \nRaise awareness of the AfCFTA and its potential benefits for Cameroon-made products.\nIdentify current challenges and barriers to the visibility and availability of Cameroon-made products in the AfCFTA market.\nDevelop actionable strategies to address these challenges and increase the competitiveness of Cameroon-made products in the AfCFTA market.\nBuild partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders to support the implementation of these strategies. \nExpected outcomes \nIncreased understanding and awareness of the AfCFTA agreement and its potential benefits for Cameroon-made products among key stakeholders.\nA clear identification of challenges and barriers to the visibility and availability of Cameroon-made products under the AfCFTA.\nA set of actionable strategies to address these challenges and increase the competitiveness of Cameroon-made products in the AfCFTA market.\nEstablished partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders to support the implementation of these strategies. \nTarget audience \nThe meeting will bring together 20 participants\, including distinguished think tank leaders and researchers\, policymakers\, representatives of regional economic communities\, customs officials\, and representatives of civil society organizations.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/operational-working-group-leveraging-on-made-in-cameroon-through-afcfta/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Dr Jacob KOTCHO
DESCRIPTION:Date: 5 March 2024Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm (GMT+1)\nVenue: Online event (Register Now)\nBackground  \nDuring the 14th Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) held in Kinshasa in October 2009\, a decision was made to accelerate the  rationalization process of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Central Africa. The Council of Ministers of the Steering Committee for the Rationalization of the Regional Economic Communities in Central Africa (Comité de Pilotage de la Rationalisation des Communautés Économiques Régionales en Afrique Centrale – COPIL/CER-AC)\, which met in Yaoundé on 11 and 12 August\, examined and validated the draft Constitutive Treaty of the new Regional Economic Community (REC)\, which will replace ECCAS and CEMAC. Several difficulties were identified and the Council recommended that the States\, ECCAS and CEMAC meet their financial obligations to COPIL/CER-AC in order to speed up the rationalization process. The Council also recommended that the institutions of the Communauté Économique des Pays des Grands Lacs (CEPGL) be integrated into the new structure of the future REC\, pending the decisions of its decision-making bodies. The aim is to align the integration process with the objectives of the AU and to address the low level of trade between Central African countries\, the small size of sub-regional markets and the existence of a multitude of different community organizations in a context of scarce resources. This implies absorbing and merging these RECs so that they are synchronized (African Union\, 2005). Streamlining should also include standardizing and harmonizing the strategies\, programs\, sectoral projects and cooperation instruments of existing institutions. To date\, some progress has been made\, including the unification of the ECCAS and CEMAC free trade areas; the drafting of a customs code\, a common external tariff and a common trade policy; the adoption of twelve priority areas for rationalization (trade\, health\, free movement of persons and goods\, mechanisms for financing integration\, security\, budgetary and monetary rules\, approximation of institutional frameworks\, etc.); the reorganization of the CEMAC and ECCAS action plans; and the adoption of a common trade policy); the reorganization of the COPIL/CER-AC Action Plan\, which now runs from 2018 to 2023. With the new REC which was supposed to come into operation in 2023\, it is time to take stock of the progress made\, the difficulties that remain and the means to overcome them.\nObjectives\nThe main objective of this conversation is to discuss the progress of the rationalization process of the Regional Economic Communities in Central Africa\, as well as strategies to facilitate and accelerate the process. More specifically\, the conversation will consist of: \nDiscussing the different types of rationalization of economic communities and their strengths and weaknesses in the Central African context.\nDiscussing the preconditions and challenges that are essential for the success of the process of rationalization of RECs in Central Africa.\nDiscussing the priority measures to be implemented by the countries in order to seize all the opportunities for the rationalization of Regional Economic Communities. \nExpected Outcomes\nCentral African States\, businesses\, organizations\, administrations\, academics and populations are urged to be aware of their key role in actively promoting the rationalization process between the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).\nTarget audience\nThe event targets public and private institutions\, international trade experts\, development partners\, political decision-makers\, entrepreneurs\, traders\, academia and members of civil society\, as well as private sector players in Central Africa.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/conversation-with-dr-jacob-kotcho/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Stakes\, and Challenges in Reducing Unemployment and Underemployment of Youths in Cameroon.
DESCRIPTION:SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER (SBEC) WEBINARMarch 1st 2024\, 03 :00 pm (Cameroon Time) \nBackground \n“Youth unemployment is a time bomb”(Alexander Chikwanda\, former Zambian Minister of Finance)\, this quote alone explains the importance attached to the fight against youth unemployment and underemployment by African governments. According to the World Bank\, young people account for 60% of Africa’s unemployed. In Cameroon\, the unemployment and underemployment rates are reported at 3.3%\, based on the National Institute of Statistics (INS) Third Survey on Employment and the Informal Sector in Cameroon (EESI3) conducted in 2023\, with an overall working population of 54.2%. Within this working population\, 50.9% are employed\, while the underemployment rate has already reached 65% (INS\, 2021).\nEntrepreneurship is one of the possible solutions to this problem\, given the limited capacity of African governments\, including Cameroon\, to absorb the majority of young people into the civil service. Furthermore\, entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in alleviating poverty. However\, the process of business creation and development with the aim of reducing unemployment and underemployment in the country requires an enabling environment that provides sufficient physical\, financial\, human\, informational and relational resources and ensures their quality and quantity. The SBEC Department of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a webinar on this topic with the aim of strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon to play its part in reducing unemployment and underemployment\, under the theme: Entrepreneurship\, Stakes and Challenges in Reducing Youths Unemployment and Underemployment in Cameroon. \nObjectives  \nThe main objective of this webinar is to strengthen Cameroon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to better address youth unemployment and underemployment. The specific objectives are as follows: \nOutline strategies to overcome the challenges of entrepreneurship development in Cameroon\nPromote youth entrepreneurship and self-employment\nEvaluate the effectiveness of existing policies for the fight against unemployment and underemployment of youths in Cameroon. \nTarget audience \nThis event is open to Students\, Entrepreneurs\, Public and Private SME Support Structures\, Civil Societies\, Policy Makers\, Financial Institutions\, Investment Promotion Institutions\, International Organization for Cooperation and Development\, Business Consulting Firms and the general public. \nContact  \nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/entrepreneurship-stakes-and-challenges-in-reducing-unemployment-and-underemployment-of-youths-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion : Lifting the veil off the challenges facing startups in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 29\, 2024Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (GMT+1)\nHybrid Event: Mansel Hotel (Onsite Registration)\nZoom platform (Online Registration)\nBackground\nCameroon is a country of economic and geographic influence\, strategically positioned as a natural gateway to Central and West Africa. The country’s economic and technological development is in constant progression\, providing fertile ground for the emergence of innovative young companies. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic\, information and communication technologies (ICT) have been identified as a key driver for employment\, economic growth and sustainable development. What’s more\, Cameroon’s young population and growing access to the Internet have created an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2006\, Silicon Mountain was created in Buea\, the capital of  the South West region of Cameroon\, becoming the country’s first technology incubator for start-ups. With a view to replicating this success\, since 2018 the Cameroonian government has been planning to support a new technology cluster in Yaoundé\, called Silicon River. This technology hub will be a research and innovation platform offering young software developers and other creative and ambitious technology entrepreneurs the infrastructure and support they need to foster innovation. As a result\, the number of new technology startups in Cameroon has grown steadily over the past decade\, with an estimated 101+ technology startups currently operating in the country\, 36 of which were created in 2019 and 2020. However\, this number remains low in comparison with Nigeria\, which has 1\,697 tech startups in Lagos alone. This limited growth in the number of startups in Cameroon can be explained by a complex and ambiguous regulatory and administrative environment. From this perspective\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a panel discussion to gather input that will help lift off the veil on the challenges facing startups in Cameroon..\nObjective\nThe main objective of this event is to analyze the startup ecosystem in Cameroon and the remaining constraints to their growth in the country. More specifically\, it will address the following issues: \nDefine the startup within the Cameroonian context by analyzing the legal\, regulatory\, institutional\, infrastructural and social framework;\nDiscuss the challenges and opportunities faced by startups in Cameroon;\nOutline the chances of success for a startup in Cameroon;\nAssess the socio-economic impact of startups in Cameroon. \nExpected Outcome\nParticipants enlightened on the place and importance of start-ups in the Cameroonian economy\, and on the need to address persistent challenges to sustainable economic growth.\nTarget audience \nStart-up owners\, public authorities\, telecoms engineers\, capital providers\, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders from the private sector.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\nOnsite RegistrationOnline Registration
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/panel-discussion-lifting-the-veil-off-the-challenges-facing-startups-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Mansel Hotel\, Quartier-Fouda\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Increasing access to cancer therapies: A window of hope for overcoming the disease in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 28th 2024Time: 3-4 p.m. (Cameroon time GMT+1)\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register now)\nBackground\nThe increasing burden of cancer in Africa has become a significant public health concern\, with the region experiencing a growing crisis in cancer incidence and mortality. According to Global Cancer Incidence\, Mortality and Prevalence (GLOBOCAN)\, an estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases and almost 10.0 million cancer related deaths occurred worldwide in 2020. In a report published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2022\, the disease is among the three leading causes of premature death (death occurring between 30–69 years) in almost all constituent countries of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and is responsible for 1 in 7 premature deaths overall. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the annual number of new cancer cases in Africa will exceed one million over the next five years\, with changes in lifestyle and ageing population contributing to the increasing burden of the disease. The mortality rate for cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa is twice that of American patients\, usually as a result of delayed diagnosis and limited access to treatment. Despite these burden\, most African nations are far from adequately scaling up their capacity to control cancer. Inaccessible diagnosis and therapy\, as well as late-stage presentation of patients\, are frequent. According to the World economic forum\, cancer treatment and care is available in less than 15% of LMICs\, against more than 90% of high income countries. Indeed\, more than 50% of cancer medicines on the WHO list of essential medicine are not available to patients living in LMICs. In SSA\, affordability and availability of cancer treatment regimens present significant obstacles that necessitate the implementation of long-term efforts and regulations\, in order to guarantee that cancer patients\, have access to high-quality and reasonably priced therapies. There is thus an urgent need to expand access to cancer medicines in Africa and sustainable initiatives and policies are crucial to achieving this goal. It is in that light that this webinar is organized\, to discuss issues surrounding access to cancer therapy in Africa.\nObjectives \nDiscuss of the barriers of access to cancer therapies in Africa\nDiscuss on the resources available for cancer therapy in Africa\nExplore and analyze cancer control health policies in Africa\nDiscuss on the strategies to adopt to ameliorate access to cancer therapy in Africa \nExpected output\nWe are expecting to have insightful and achievable solutions for the amelioration of cancer therapy access in Africa which will be translated into a policy brief and published on On Policy Magazine.\nTarget Audience\nThis webinar is intended for researchers\, public health specialists\, health care professionals\, university lecturers\, students and health enthusiasts.\nVenue\nThis panel discussion will be an online event hosted on the zoom platform and broadcasted on facebook. Moreover\, the panel discussion will be recorded and published on youtube
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/increasing-access-to-cancer-therapies-a-window-of-hope-for-overcoming-the-disease-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Health Policy and Research Division
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 22\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Scientific Research Funding\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centers\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centers in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centers\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistics\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Foretia Foundation  & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 16\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Media as tool for disseminating research result\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Reforming Electoral Processes for Structural Transformations in Central Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 15\, 2024Time: 03pm-04:00pm\nVenue: Zoom Online (Register now)\n \nBackground\nIn democratic societies\, elections and electoral institutions are vital to political stability and transitions. Put differently\, electoral process and institutions carry with them aspects of legitimacy and consent. To improve on elections\, electoral processes and institutions must be conceptualized as broader political processes\, not just as events. Conducting elections regularly usually indicate a vibrant democracy. In some African countries\, fair electoral processes “have facilitated the emergence of democratic government”\, says International Peace Institute. People can judge a democracy by the electoral process and institutions of the country. A worrying trend in some African countries is the occurrence of pre- and post-elections disputes and claims that usually interrupt political transitions\, sometimes leading to national disunity. Fueling these disputes are deep suspicions and mistrust of electoral processes and institutions\, whose transparency are often questioned. In fact\, transparent elections are vital to preventing conflict\, argues Afrobarometer. This webinar delves into how reforming the electoral process and institutions can help improve democracy and foster good governance in Central Africa.\nMain Objective of the webinar  \nThis webinar’s main objective is to talk about elections and electoral institutions as being vital to political stability and transition. More specifically\, it will: \nExplore various trends of elections in Central Africa;\nReiterate the importance of electoral institutions in political stability and change in Central Africa;\nDiscuss aspects of suspicion and mistrust of electoral systems in Central Africa;\nPropose in-depth policy recommendations to stakeholders on how to improve on electoral institutions and processes in Central Africa. \nTarget Audience\nOur target audience include think tanks\, governments\, diplomatic bodies\, academia\, researchers\, international organizations\, human rights organizations\, and individuals interested in elections and electoral institutions in Central Africa.\nExpected Outcome\nIncreased public awareness of the key role of elections and electoral institutions in Central Africa’s structural transformation in a rapidly changing world.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/reforming-electoral-processes-for-structural-transformations-in-central-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:Public Dialogue : Understanding the different regional and international reactions to recent coups in Gabon and Niger
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday 9th February 2024Time: 3-4 p.m. (Cameroon time GMT+1)\nVenue: Online Zoom (Register now)\nCONCEPT NOTE\nAfrica has recently experienced an upsurge in military coups. The most recent ones\, notably those of July 26\, 2023 in Niger and August 30\, 2023 in Gabon\, provoked different reactions from African regional organizations and the international community. While the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strongly condemned the coup in Niger and even threatened military intervention\, the AU and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) reacted much more cautiously to the coup in Gabon. At the international level\, the Ministers of foreign affairs of the European Union (EU) decided\, on August 31\, to establish a legal framework to impose sanctions on the perpetrators of the coup d’État in Niger ( 1 ) and suspend cooperation security and financial relations between the European Union (EU) and Niamey ( 2 ). Yet EU diplomacy appeared to justify the coup in Gabon. Its leader notably declared: “ Military coups are not generally a solution\, but we must not forget that in Gabon\, elections marred by irregularities took place ” ( 3 ). In the same vein\, France ( 4 ) and the United States unequivocally condemned the coup d’état in Niger\, while adopting a more nuanced position on Gabon\, limiting themselves to urging the army to ” preserve civil power” ( 5 ). How can we understand these heterogeneous reactions to the same political phenomenon\, that of unconstitutional changes of government? \nObjectifs \nThe main objective of this webinar is to take the previous coups d’état in Niger and Gabon as a starting point for analyzing the political\, strategic and geopolitical implications of coups in Africa\, which justify their differential political treatment.\nThe specific objectives can be broken down as follows: \nResearch and analyze the reasons or interests that underlie and justify the reactions of people and international actors to the coups in Niger and Gabon;\nAnalyze the political\, strategic and geopolitical implications of the differential treatment of coups in \nEvent Format \nThe event will be online\, on Zoom\, with panel discussions moderated by experts and will be broadcast live on the Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nEvent date and time \nThe event will take place on Friday 9th February 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cameroon time –GMT+1). \nOrganizers \nThis event is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nParticipants \nThis debate is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute. It is open to all without restriction. \nContacts \nFor more information\, please contact us by email at: info@foretiafoundation.org or via telephone: (+237) 222 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/public-dialogue-understanding-the-different-regional-and-international-reactions-to-recent-coups-in-gabon-and-niger/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division
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SUMMARY:Assessing Implementation of UNSCR 2250 on Youth Peace and Security Agenda in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Assessing Implementation of UNSCR 2250 on Youth Peace and Security Agenda in CameroonDate: 07 February 2024 – 3:00PM\nVenue: Online – Zoom Platform (Register Here)\nBackground\nThe United Nations Security Council (UNSC)\, in 2015\, adopted the Resolution 2250 on Youth\, Peace and Security which states the importance of youth participation in peace building and their role in preventing and countering violence and violent extremism in the world. The Youth Peace and Security Agenda (YPS) is an international framework designed to include youth in efforts to prevent and resolve conflict\, and build peace. This agenda has been widely adopted at diverse levels: globally\, regionally\, nationally\, and institutionally. Over the past eight years\, the YPS agenda has inspired regional frameworks like the African Union Continental Framework on Youth\, Peace and Security and its 10-year implementation plan\, which is a guiding document for YPS intervention in Africa today. After Nigeria which became the 1st country in Africa to adopt a National Action Plan (NAP) currently being implemented\, many countries are aiming to do same despite complexities involved in recognizing and nationalizing the YPS Agenda. Cameroon for example\, which is grappling with the Anglophone crisis\, the Boko Haram insurgency and inter-communal conflicts is currently among the few countries in multiple stakeholder consultations geared towards developing National Action Plans for the implementation of the YPS agenda. As a critical country in the Central African Region with a potential of influencing regional dynamics\, the adoption and implementation of a NAP on the YPS Agenda will be a bedrock for inclusion of youths in relevant conversations and activism towards sustainable peace and security. On this note\, the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organising a webinar to engage thought-provoking discussions with experts in the field\, to assess the implementation of the YPS Agenda in Cameroon and to identify gaps\, successes\, and opportunities for further implementation.\nObjective of the webinar\nThis webinar will serve as platform to strengthen ongoing efforts to nationalize the YPS agenda in Cameroon. Specifically\, the webinar further aims to; \nVulgarize the YPS agenda\,\nAmplify the voices of key opinion youth and women leaders on the YPS Agenda\nEngage civil society actors to boost awareness of the YPS agenda.\nTake stock of progress made in the implementation of the YPS Agenda in Cameroon\,\nIdentify successful cases and best practices within the African region worth adopting\nIdentify challenges encountered in the implementation procedure and\,\nPropose recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of the YPS agenda in Cameroon. \nTarget Audience\nThe event targets CSO/CBO leaders\, policymakers\, experts from the fields of peace and security\, conflict resolution\, and state actors.\nEvent Format \nThe event will take place online\, via zoom with panel discussions by experts and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\nExpected output\nIt is expected that the webinar will serve as an avenue for deeper understanding of the implementation of the YPS Agenda in Cameroon\, awareness on the challenges faced in the implementation process\, and recommendations developed for improving the effectiveness of YPS as a critical element for sustainable peacebuilding in Cameroon.\nExpected Outcome \nActionable recommendations proposed to support ongoing efforts and fast-track the development and implementation of a National Action Plan on YPS in Cameroon for the advancement of sustainable peace and development in Cameroon.\nCSOs and CBOs in Cameroon are growing awareness of the YPS agenda and engaging discussions around the agenda at various levels. \nEvent Date and Time\nThe event will take place on Wednesday 7th February\, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm Cameroon Time.\nOrganisers\nThis event is organised by the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute– a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nPanelists  \nAchaleke Christian Leke\nAfrican Union Youth Ambassador for Peace\, Central African Region /Executive Director-LOYOC\nVictorine Lumnuie Ambe\nFounder and Executive Director\, Cornerstone Enrichment Services (CES).  She is an accredited member of Fem Wise-Africa\, Peace and Security Department (PSD)\, African Union Commission and an Advocate for the protection and rights of children especially youths under incarceration.\nMr Mohamed Kunta\nAfrican Union Youth Ambassador for Peace / Western Africa Region \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-implementation-of-unscr-2250-on-youth-peace-and-security-agenda-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T150000
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SUMMARY:SMEs flagship training – Douala
DESCRIPTION:Venue : Hotel Serena – Bali Akwa\, Douala (REGISTER NOW)Date : 07 & 08  Feb. 2024\nTime : 09:00 am to 03:00 pm\n \nBackground\nIn Cameroon\, 80% of the businesses created die before their first 5 years of existence. Moreover\, most of them remain in the informal sector. According to recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics\, about 90% of the labor force in Cameroon remains trapped in this sector. Women and youth are the most represented in this sector\, due to a number of challenges they still face. In the agricultural sector\, for example\, Cameroonian women represent 71.6% of workers in the informal agricultural sector. Unfortunately\, almost 52% of them still live below the poverty line and 79.2% of them are underemployed. This underemployment rate is estimated at 70% for youth. To address all the root causes of SME underperformance and access to employment in Cameroon\, foster economic freedom\, and empower both women and youth in the country\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is implementing a project titled “Powering Prosperity and Economic Freedom for Women and Youths in Cameroon”. This project offers a comprehensive training program for young entrepreneurs for a period of 6 months to enable them to acquire viable skills in management and business\, regulatory processes\, finance and other capabilities necessary for overall improvement.\nObjective\nThe main objective of this SME flagship business management training\, is to assist businesses establish a comprehensive small business strategy and grow. Specifically\, it will be a matter of: \nSupporting SMEs in the process of developing and delivering a comprehensive and complete business plan.\nGuiding SMEs in the establishment of an effective and efficient leadership.\nEnsuring that all SMEs in the informal sector smoothly move to the formal sector.\nEmpowering SMEs to develop and implement an effective and autonomous business management system.\nEquipping SMEs with up-to-date\, affordable marketing and sales strategies adapted to their sector of activity and level of development.\nEducating entrepreneurs on accounting practices and financial models adapted to their activities.\nEquipping SMEs with the means to recruit and manage the required HR for their business and adapted to their level of development.\nShowing SMEs\, the fundamental role of technology and innovation for business development. \nTarget audience\nThe training program is open to business owners/entrepreneurs\, Business managers\, especially women and youth.\nOutcome of the event\nAt the end of the training program there should be positive shift in the knowledge and application of the various modules in small businesses.\nLocation of the Training\nThe training shall take place in; \nCenter region\nLittoral region\,\nWest region\,\nSouth West region\, and\nNorth West region. \nFor more information\, please contact us at:\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/smes-flagship-training-douala/
LOCATION:Hotel Serena\, Akwa-Nord\, Douala\, Littoral\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T140000
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SUMMARY:Paving the Way for a Successful Implementation of the AFCFTA
DESCRIPTION:WORKING GROUP ON AFCFTA IMPLEMENTATION IN CAMEROONPaving the Way for a Successful Implementation of the AFCFTA\nDate: January 25\, 2023\nTime: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (GMT+1)\nVenue: Muna Foundation\nBackground\nOn June 3\, 1991\, Heads of States and Governments of the Organization for African Unity (OAU) adopted the Abuja Treaty establishing the African Economic Community (AEC). This treaty made Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs) the cornerstone of greater integration\, leading to the creation of an African Economic Community. Article 88 of the Abuja Treaty states that “the basis of the African Economic Community is the progressive integration of the RECs activities with the establishment of full continental economic integration as the ultimate objective towards which the activities of the RECs should be directed”. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)\, which was enforced in January 2021\, marked a decisive turning point in this process. It aims to boost intra-African trade\, foster economic integration. and promote sustainable development across the continent. With the potential to create the world’s largest free trade area\, the AfCFTA also represents a unique opportunity for African nations to boost their economies and improve on the livelihood of their citizens. However\, a difficult puzzle lies in the fact that some countries belong to several existing RECs. These have a variety of objectives and numerous treaties and protocols governing interstate relations\, which overlap and create a degree of confusion. In other words\, the fact that some countries belong to more than one REC that were created to act as catalysts for the successful implementation of the AfCFTA is today a major obstacle to its implementation. Other factors such as rules of origin\, the application of the common external tariff\, and the duplication and sometimes competition from certain activities also pose challenges to the implementation of the AfCFTA. As a result\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a stakeholder meeting on the theme: “Paving the Way for a Successful Implementation of the AfCFTA” to address these challenges and provide policymakers and other stakeholders with possible pathways.\nObjective\nBy examining the role of the RECs in advancing the AfCFTA agenda on the continent\, this discussion will shed light on how each country can leverage this opportunity to unlock economic growth\, foster regional cooperation\, and ultimately shape the future of trade relations across the continent. In particular\, the stakeholder meeting will address the following issues: \nThe role and responsibilities of RECs in advancing the implementation of the AfCFTA.\nChallenges and opportunities faced by RECs as building blocks for the implementation of the AfCFTA.\nThe role that think tanks can play in advancing the implementation of the AfCFTA and its sustainability. \nExpected Outcomes\nIncreased awareness and understanding of the role that REC can play in driving the AfCFTA and identification of concrete actions and policy recommendations to position them as key players in accelerating the implementation of the AfCFTA\nTarget audience\nThe meeting will bring together 20 participants\, including think tank leaders\, policymakers\, representatives of regional economic communities\, customs officials\, and representatives of civil society organizations.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/paving-the-way-for-a-successful-implementation-of-the-afcfta/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T163000
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SUMMARY:Session 8 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: January  24\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Optimizing Monitoring and Evaluation of research projects\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-8-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240119T120000
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SUMMARY:Assessing Cameroon’s progress on the AfCFTA
DESCRIPTION:PANEL DISCUSSIONAssessing Cameroon’s progress on the AfCFTA\nDate: Friday\, January 19\, 2024\nTime: 10:00 am (Cameroon time)\, Hybrid  Event\nVenue: Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé\nOnsite Attendance (Register Here) – Online Attendance (Register Here)\nBackground\nOn March 21\, 2018\, Cameroon\, along with 43 African Union countries convened in Kigali\, Rwanda\, and signed the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In June 2019\, Cameroon’s National Assembly and Senate passed a bill authorizing the President of the Republic to ratify the AfCFTA agreement. On October 31\, 2019\, Decree N°2019/586 ratifying the agreement was signed\, making Cameroon one of 54 countries to sign this historic trade agreement in Africa. The agreement aims to: progressively eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers; improve cooperation in the field of technical barriers to trade\, sanitary and phytosanitary measures; develop value chains at regional and continental levels; and strengthen Africa’s development and industrialization characteristics. In other words\, the fundamental mission of the AfCFTA is to stimulate trade between African countries by eliminating or reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers (elimination of 90% of customs duties on goods and services within a maximum of 15 years) and to put an end to the paradox of an Africa rich in natural resources\, many of whose countries are dependent on the export of raw materials with no added value and therefore remain exposed to recurrent deterioration in the terms of trade. Despite an entry into force date of January 1\, 2021\, numerous delays have been noted at the state level\, in particular in the presentation of tariff offers for certain customs unions and in the rationalization of certain regional economic communities characterized by the multiple membership of certain states. This is forcing stakeholders to look at the implementation of the AfCFTA\, focusing on the issue of local preparedness. Indeed\, while the AfCFTA promises to be a game changer for Cameroon\, with its single market of over 1.3 billion people and an estimated GDP of $2.6 trillion\, and in view of the goals set by the government in its new National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30)\, the need to put in place a solid mechanism to ensure that the application of AfCFTA regulations and standards does not become a technical obstacle to Cameroon’s trade with the outside world is becoming increasingly apparent. Therefore\, in order to better implement the AfCFTA in Cameroon\, it is appropriate to analyze and evaluate the government’s efforts in this direction and to identify the remaining challenges to be overcome.\nObjectives\nThe main objective of this panel is to assess the progress Cameroon has already made in implementing the AfCFTA and the challenges it still faces in this regard. More specifically\, it aims to: \nPresent the opportunities of the AfCFTA for Cameroon\nHighlight the challenges associated with the full implementation of the AfCFTA in Cameroon.\nDiscuss what has been done and what remains to be done for the successful implementation of the AfCFTA in Cameroon.\nEngage policy makers and the media on the reforms that need to be considered for the successful implementation of the AfCFTA in Cameroon. \nTarget audience\nThe target audience of this meeting includes policy makers\, entrepreneurs\, representatives of trade institutions and international organizations\, civil society organizations\, academia\, financial institutions\, business incubators\, start-ups and media in Cameroon and abroad.\nExpected outcome of the event\nIncreased stakeholder awareness of Cameroon’s progress in implementing the AfCFTA and the challenges that remain.\n Contact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-cameroons-progress-on-the-afcfta/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113748
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SUMMARY:SMEs flagship training – Bamenda
DESCRIPTION:Venue : Hill Top Hotel – Up-station\, Bamenda(REGISTER NOW)Date : 17 & 18  January 2024\nTime : 09:00 am to 03:00 pm\n \nBackground\nIn Cameroon\, 80% of the businesses created die before their first 5 years of existence. Moreover\, most of them remain in the informal sector. According to recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics\, about 90% of the labor force in Cameroon remains trapped in this sector. Women and youth are the most represented in this sector\, due to a number of challenges they still face. In the agricultural sector\, for example\, Cameroonian women represent 71.6% of workers in the informal agricultural sector. Unfortunately\, almost 52% of them still live below the poverty line and 79.2% of them are underemployed. This underemployment rate is estimated at 70% for youth. To address all the root causes of SME underperformance and access to employment in Cameroon\, foster economic freedom\, and empower both women and youth in the country\, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is implementing a project titled “Powering Prosperity and Economic Freedom for Women and Youths in Cameroon”. This project offers a comprehensive training program for young entrepreneurs for a period of 6 months to enable them to acquire viable skills in management and business\, regulatory processes\, finance and other capabilities necessary for overall improvement.\nObjective\nThe main objective of this SME flagship business management training\, is to assist businesses establish a comprehensive small business strategy and grow. Specifically\, it will be a matter of: \nSupporting SMEs in the process of developing and delivering a comprehensive and complete business plan.\nGuiding SMEs in the establishment of an effective and efficient leadership.\nEnsuring that all SMEs in the informal sector smoothly move to the formal sector.\nEmpowering SMEs to develop and implement an effective and autonomous business management system.\nEquipping SMEs with up-to-date\, affordable marketing and sales strategies adapted to their sector of activity and level of development.\nEducating entrepreneurs on accounting practices and financial models adapted to their activities.\nEquipping SMEs with the means to recruit and manage the required HR for their business and adapted to their level of development.\nShowing SMEs\, the fundamental role of technology and innovation for business development. \nTarget audience\nThe training program is open to business owners/entrepreneurs\, Business managers\, especially women and youth.\nOutcome of the event\nAt the end of the training program there should be positive shift in the knowledge and application of the various modules in small businesses.\nLocation of the Training\nThe training shall take place in; \nCenter region\nLittoral region\,\nWest region\,\nSouth West region\, and\nNorth West region. \nFor more information\, please contact us at:\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/smes-flagship-training-bamenda/
LOCATION:Centre
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113748
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SUMMARY:Session 7 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: December  07\, 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Disseminating results of research projects\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-7-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:NKAFU DEBATE | Be it resolved : Good governance is an imperative for economic development in Central Africa”
DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Muna Foundation (Onsite Registration)Zoom Platform (Online Registration)\nDate : November 24th \, 2023\nTime: 02:00 pm-04:00 pm\nBackground\nAs a description of desirable political behavior\, good governance conveys values such as; accountability\, responsible leadership\, respect for human rights\, and the judicious use of public resources. Talking about good governance in Africa implies that\, countries have not yet achieved a satisfactory level of governance. This is the case with Central Africa\, which still faces many challenges in terms of political stability\, economic growth and social development. Many countries share common governance problems\, including; corruption\, weak institutions\, lack of transparency and limited citizen participation in the democratic process. Good governance is a matter of political will. It is the ability to influence outcomes\, allocate resources\, and foster a climate of citizen engagement and participation in the decisions that affect their lives. It is so important that international organizations have developed indices to measure it. For example\, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s Ibrahim Index of African Governance tracks governance performance in African countries by examining citizens’ socio-economic\, political and environmental expectations. It is therefore the responsibility of every state to adhere to the principles of good governance. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a public debate on the theme: “Be it resolved: Good governance is an imperative for economic development in Central Africa”. The debate aims to explore these issues in greater depth and to highlight the importance of good governance as a fundamental condition for progress in Central Africa. \nFormat of the debate\nThe structure of the 90-minute debate is as follows: \nThe debate panel will consist of TWO (2) experts. One will argue FOR the proposal and the other AGAINST the proposal. The moderator will give opening remarks and inform the audience about the matter on ground. This will take 5 minutes. He/she will proceed by inviting the debaters to the stage. Debaters will have 10 minutes for their opening remarks. The next 40 minutes will be devoted to moderated discussions\, with each team having 3 minutes to respond. Twenty (20) minutes will be devoted to questions from the audience and each debater will have 2 minutes for the closing speech.\nThe entire debate will be video recorded and broadcasted live on the social media platforms of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. During the debate\, the panelists will have to defend their point of view with facts\, statistics and experience. No presentations (e.g. PowerPoint) will be allowed. Panelists are also expected to give interviews to the media after the debate and to share a meal with the team. \nExpected results\nAt the end of this debate\, participants will have a deeper understanding of the concept of good governance\, the challenges and opportunities for improving governance systems as well as encouraging dialogue and exchange of ideas among participants to formulate suggestions and recommendations in order to enhance good governance in Central Africa.\nTarget audience\nThe debate targets more than 50 participants from various fields of expertise and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include Politicians\, decision makers\, think tank leaders\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, and civil society actors. Participation is free of charge. Thanks to financial support from its partner\, the Open Society Foundation (OSF-Africa).\n About Open Society Foundation-Africa\nOSF-Africa’s vision is to build a globally respected\, dynamic and integrated Africa characterized by democratic governance\, sustainable development and economic systems that produce more just\, inclusive and accountable outcomes with and for Africa’s people and environment. In pursuit of this vision\, OSF-Africa’s mission is to advance gender justice and women’s rights\, deepen democracy\, accountable governance and inclusive development in Africa through participatory and strategic grant making and advocacy. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/\nContact\nTel: +237 654 86 72 54\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org\nREGISTER NOWOnline Registration
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/nkafu-debate-be-it-resolved-good-governance-is-an-imperative-for-economic-development-in-central-africa/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Role of Women in Leveraging Private Sector Engagement in Central Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date : Wednesday\, November 22\, 2023Time : 03:00 pm-04:00 pm\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register now)\nThis webinar is organized thanks to the support of Open Society Foundations-Africa (OSF-Africa)\nBackground\nWhen countries invest in women economically\, there are direct benefits to the society\, visible in poverty reduction\, economic growth\, and women’s dignity. According to the UN Women\, empowering women is a means of attaining gender equality\, which in turn fosters economic and sustainable development. Women constitute a huge proportion of the low paid and unpaid economic activities such as care and household work\, but there is as well revealing data about their entrepreneurial spirit. A recent study by the African Development Bank reveals that Africa has the highest percentage of women entrepreneurs in the world’. In fact\, 25.9% of women are either starting or managing a business in sub-Saharan Africa. This evidence is compelling and supports the claim that empowering women economically can boost the private sector in Africa. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a webinar on the theme “Assessing the Role of Women in Leveraging Private Sector Engagement in Central Africa”.\nMain Objective of the webinar\nThis webinar’s primary objective is to highlight the role that women (can) play in stimulating private sector in the Central African region. More specifically\, we will focus on: \nThe influence women exercise in the private sector of the economy;\nThe role of women in job creation and poverty alleviation;\nThe role of think tanks in promoting women’s participation in private sector development;\nProposing in-depth policy recommendations to stakeholders on the benefits that society accrues from women’s economic empowerment. \nTarget Audience\nThis event targets policymakers\, think tanks\, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, and individuals interested in regional blocs. The event will take place online via the Zoom platform. It will also be live streamed on the Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\nExpected Outcome\nHighlights of the influential role that women are playing in the private sector are shared for the benefit of policy makers and the public.\nAbout Open Society Foundations-Africa\nOSF-Africa’s vision is to build a globally respected\, dynamic and integrated Africa characterized by democratic governance\, sustainable development and economic systems that produce more just\, inclusive and accountable outcomes with and for Africa’s people and environment. In pursuit of this vision\, OSF-Africa’s mission is to advance gender justice and women’s rights\, deepen democracy\, accountable governance and inclusive development in Africa through participatory and strategic grant making and advocacy. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-the-role-of-women-in-leveraging-private-sector-engagement-in-central-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Democratization: An African Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Date : November 17th\, 2023\,Time : 3:00-4:00 pm\, Cameroon Time. (TBC)\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register now) \nBackground \nThe end of the Cold War is usually cited as a landmark period in the democratic process in Africa. This wind of change that primarily blew across Eastern Europe in the 1990s was believed to usher Africa into a new democratic era. There were prospects of reshaping the African political landscape and order\, a shift from the way the continent was governed since independence(1). Despite the euphoria\, many African countries still experience political instability and civil unrest\, raising questions as to why these countries encounter difficulties in practising western model of democracy (2). On the one hand\, are Africans who believe that western democratic practices are alien to Africa while others emphasize that African culture is to blame for the failure of this form of democracy in the continent. It is against this backdrop that the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a webinar focusing on democracy and democratization processes from an African Perspective. \nObjective of the webinar \nThe main objective of this webinar is to examine the reasons why African countries are finding it difficult to adapt to the democratic processes. \nTarget Audience  \nThe event targets governance and democracy experts\, policymakers\, the African Union African Regional Economic Communities \, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, parastatal\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, and civil society organizations. \nEvent Format  \nThe event will take place online via Zoom with panel discussions by peace and security experts from selected think tanks\, and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nExpected output \nTo produce evidence-based policy recommendations to African policymakers\, as well as international foreign policy experts\, who can strengthen democratic processes efforts in Africa \nExpected Outcome \nIt is expected that the forum will act as an avenue that provides a perspective that will inform stakeholders and policy makers  on the need to revisit democratization process in Africa and address the challenges they face or reconsider adopting the African model of democracy for the Africa we want. \nEvent Date and Time  \nThe event will take place on Thursday November 17th\, 2023\, at 3:00-4:00 pm\, Cameroon Time. (TBC) \nOrganisers \nThis event is organised by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute– a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nContact details \nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  or ftazoacha@foretiafoundation.org/ Tel: (+237) 679466117 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/democratization-an-african-perspective/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,webinar
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SUMMARY:Session 6 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 16 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTopic: Making an Effective Advocacy\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-6-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:Towards Lasting Peace in Africa : Exploring the New Agenda for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Date : 8th November\, 2023 Time : 3:00-4:30pm Cameroon Time (GMT +1)\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register Now) \nBackground  \nThe United Nations Secretary-General\, António Guterres\, in his report “Our Common Global Agenda”\, emphasized the need for a New Agenda for Peace to confront the multifaceted challenges the international community is facing. This New Agenda\, which outlines the Secretary General’s vision to attain international peace\, has six potential focus areas including; reducing strategic risks; strengthening international foresight and capacities to identify and adapt to new risks; reshaping responses to all forms of violence; investing in prevention and peacebuilding; supporting regional prevention and; putting women and girls at the center (Security Council Report\, April 2023). Given the numerous multidimensional challenges Africa faces\, the New Agenda for Peace seems to be a praiseworthy commitment that Africans can explore to build sustainable peace and stability.   It is on this note that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organising a webinar to have thought-provoking conversations and expert views on the potential prospects for peace and stabilization in Africa and the role of the New Agenda for Peace in accomplishing this goal. \nObjective of the webinar \nThe main objective of this webinar is to explore the opportunities for peace and stabilization in Africa\, with a specific focus on the New Agenda for Peace.  That is\, to provide a platform for sharing knowledge on the New Agenda for Peace and engage stakeholders to invest in it to foster peace and stability in Africa. \nTarget Audience  \nThe event targets experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from the fields of peacebuilding\, conflict resolution\, and international development \nEvent Format  \nThe event will take place online\, via zoom with panel discussions by peace and security experts and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nExpected output \nBy highlighting the potential of the New Agenda for Peace\, it is expected that the webinar will act as an avenue that will contribute to the ongoing dialogue on addressing the multidimensional challenges faced by the continent and fostering sustainable peace. \nExpected Outcome \nTo propose meaningful recommendations that can lead to the development of policy frameworks at national and multilateral levels for investing in the focus areas of the New Agenda for Peace\, in a bid to achieve sustainable peace and development in Africa. \nEvent Date and Time  \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 8th November\, 2023 from 3:00-4:30pm Cameroon Time (GMT +1). \nOrganisers \nThis event is organised by the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute- a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nContact details \nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/towards-lasting-peace-in-africa-exploring-the-new-agenda-for-peace/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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