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SUMMARY:The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem And Strategies For The Growth Of SME’s In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem And Strategies For The Growth Of SME’s In Cameroon \nDate: 11th December 2020 – Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm\nVenue: Foretia Foundation\nBACKGROUND\nIn Cameroon\, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are regarded as vectors for job and wealth creation. According to statistics from the Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises\, Social Economy\, and Handicrafts\, there are more than 400\,000 active companies in the informal sector. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of these companies are SMEs\, whose active presence helps generate growth and redistribute wealth in society. The important role played by SMEs in reducing poverty in Cameroon is gaining recognition. SMEs contribute around 36% of Cameroon’s GDP\, make-up over 90% of businesses in Cameroon\, and employ above 60% of the population. That notwithstanding\, evident realities indicate that enormous potentials inherent in this sector are unfortunately not fully harnessed – especially given that more than 70% of SMEs still operate informally.\nHowever\, according to the General Business Census 2016 (RGE-2)\, the incubation and capacity building process of existing and potential entrepreneurs requires an enabling environment as SMEs still face significant challenges in terms of obtaining finance\, lack of appropriate managerial skills\, non-compliance with the Tax regulations\, complicated legal environment\, poor networking and lack of dedicated agencies to assist existing and potential entrepreneurs.  The incubation process\, growth\, and sustainability of most entrepreneurs in Cameroon can be greatly improved through private training and networking especially in business management and entrepreneurship skills.\nIt is based on the above-interwoven problems that the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, organizes the 2020 National Forum on the theme “The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Strategies for the growth of SMEs in Cameroon” so as to discuss strategies which entrepreneurs can put in place to achieve sustainable growth in Cameroon.\nGENERAL OBJECTIVE \nThe main objective of this forum is to discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Cameroon and seek possible solutions to these problems in other to achieve a favorable entrepreneurial ecosystem. \n SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES\nThe specific objectives are to: \nFind ways of attracting Investors and customers;\nFacilitate access to finance and business registration;\nIdentify networking opportunities for SMEs at national and international level;\nProvide an opportunity for SMEs to exhibit their products and services;\nIdentify challenges faced by SMEs in Cameroon and share best practices;\nDevelop the SBEC network. \nTARGET AUDIENCE \nSBEC Network members\nOther dynamic entrepreneurs from the SBEC database \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-and-strategies-for-the-growth-of-smes-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201211T080000
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SUMMARY:L’écosystème Entrepreneurial Et Les Stratégies Pour La Croissance Des PME Au Cameroun
DESCRIPTION:L’écosystème Entrepreneurial Et Les Stratégies Pour La Croissance Des PME Au Cameroun\nDate : le 11   Décembre 2020 – Heure : de 8 h à 13 h 30\nLieu : Fondation Foretia \nCONTEXTE\nAu Cameroun\, les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) sont considérées comme des vecteurs de création d’emplois et de richesse. Selon les statistiques du ministère des petites et moyennes entreprises\, de l’économie sociale et de l’artisanat\, il y a plus de 400.000 Entreprises actives dans le secteur informel et de celles- ci\, 99% sont des PME\, leur présence active permet de générer la croissance et redistribuer la richesse dans la société. Leur rôle important dans la réduction de la pauvreté au Cameroun est également de plus en plus reconnu. Les PMEs contribuent à environ 36% du PIB du Cameroun\, représentent plus de 90% des entreprises camerounaises et emploient plus de 60% de la population. Malgré cela\, des réalités évidentes indiquent que les énormes potentiels inhérents à ce secteur ne sont malheureusement pas pleinement exploités – d’autant plus que plus de 70% des PME opèrent encore de manière informelle.\nCependant\, l’incubation et le processus renforcement des capacités des entrepreneurs existants et potentiels nécessite un environnement favorable d’autant plus que les  PMEs font encore face à des défis importants en termes d’ obtention d’un financement \, le manque de compétences managériales appropriées\, la non-conformité avec les réglementations fiscales\, la complexité de l’environnement juridique\, le déficit en réseautage  et le manque d’agences dédiées pour aider les entrepreneurs existants et potentiels \, sur la base du recensement général des entreprises 2016 (RGE-2). Le processus d’incubation\, la croissance et la durabilité de la plupart des entrepreneurs au Cameroun peuvent être grandement améliorés grâce à la formation privée et au réseautage\, en particulier dans la gestion d’entreprise et les compétences en entrepreneuriat.\nC’est sur la base des problèmes imbriqués ci-dessus que le Centre des petites entreprises et de l’entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis et Lenora Foretia\, organise le Forum national 2020 sur le thème « L’écosystème de l’entrepreneuriat et les stratégies pour la croissance des PME au Cameroun » afin de discuter des stratégies que les entrepreneurs peuvent mettre en place pour parvenir à une croissance durable au Cameroun.\nOBJECTIF PRINCIPAL :\nL’objectif principal de ce forum est de discuter des défis auxquels sont confrontés les entrepreneurs au Cameroun et de rechercher des solutions possibles à ces problèmes afin de parvenir à un écosystème entrepreneurial favorable.\nOBJECTIFS SPÉCIFIQUES\nLes objectifs spécifiques sont de : \nTrouver des moyens d’attirer les investisseurs et les clients ;\nFaciliter l’accès au financement et à l’enregistrement des entreprises ;\nRecenser les possibilités de réseautage pour les PME au national et international niveau ;\nFournir opportunité pour les PME à EXHI mordit leurs produits et services ;\nRecenser les défis auxquels sont confrontées les PME au Cameroun et partage les meilleures pratiques ;\nDévelopper le réseau SBEC. \nPUBLIC CIBLE \nMembres du réseau SBEC\nAutres entrepreneurs dynamiques de la base de données SBEC. \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS-ICI
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/lecosysteme-entrepreneurial-et-les-strategies-pour-la-croissance-des-pme-au-cameroun/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Community Involvement in Promoting Peace in Cameroon \nCONCEPT NOTE\nBackground   \nCameroon is at a crossroads in its history. For nearly a decade\, the country\, once described as a haven of peace in Africa\, has been sinking into a spiral of conflict. Institutional solutions have been initiated to ensure a favourable response to the end of the crisis. There is an urgent need to adopt contemporary approaches to democracy that emphasize the importance of citizen participation as vectors of political legitimacy in the development of public policies and laws. In principle\, from a democratic point of view\, it would seem that we should always advocate for greater participation of citizens in the search for solutions.\nPurpose of Event\nThe objective of this event is to propose community solutions through which Cameroon can accelerate its progress towards   resolution of current conflicts. This event is in line with the mission of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank (research centre) of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyse the economic transformation of African countries by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, health and the implementation of development policies that create economic opportunities for all.\nTarget audience\nThis event will bring together 60 participants from the public\, private and civil society sectors\, including journalists\, researchers\, displaced persons\, traditionalist representatives\, and students who have the potential to propose  solutions to the current crises in Cameroon. This conclave will provide an opportunity for dialogue between the public and private sectors and between government officials and civil society.\nParticipation fee\nThere will be no registration fees.\nArea of concern\nDuring the event\, there will be presentations on key facts about the current crises in Cameroon. The event will consist of a round table of 4 or 5 panelists lasting 90 minutes. The following questions will be addressed during the event. \nOverview of current conflicts in Cameroon.\nCitizen solutions to the current conflicts in Cameroon. \nLocation of the event\nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation headquarter (Simbock)\, Yaoundé Cameroon. \n.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-23:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-23:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-23:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover\, .fusion-button.button-23:focus\, .fusion-button.button-23:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-23:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-23:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-23{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/community-involvement-in-promoting-peace-in-cameroon-2/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:Impact of Digital Technologies on Cameroon’s Democratization Process
DESCRIPTION:The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is very pleased to announce the 2019 Democratic Governance Symposium to be held under the theme \nThe Impact of Digital Technologies on Cameroon’s Democratization Process.\nThis event will take place on Tuesday 30th April 2019 from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the Foundation’s headquarters – Opposite College Jesus Marie\, Simbock – Yaounde. \nThe purpose of this event is to critically analyse the effects and challenges of digital technologies on democratic governance in Cameroon. We are particularly interested in addressing issues regarding the evolution of the Cameroonian democracy since the advent of a digital manner of doing politics.\nThis event revolves around the Nkafu Policy Institute’s mandate to create platforms for academics and policymakers to engage and promote a culture of democratic values that allows Africans to effectively identify and tackle the governance issues confronting their continent. Engagement with these issues will give academics\, policy-makers and activists a tool for reforming electoral practices to deepen democracy in the country.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/impact-of-digital-technologies-on-cameroons-democratization-process/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190417T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190417T150000
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SUMMARY:Fostering Vocational Skills and Entrepreneurship for Youth Empowerment In Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/fostering-vocational-skills-and-entrepreneurship-for-youth-empowerment-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190228T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T133000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Roundtable – Growing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:To further assess the challenges facing small business operators in Cameroon and help small business owner navigate the regulatory environment\, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) is organizing a Roundtable Workshop on the 28th of February 2019at the Foundation’s headquarters in Simbock- Yaounde. Panel participants will include: \nVersuiriwo Sidonie Epse Bulewa\nFounder and Managing Director of VS Collections\nPesijo Merime\nClub Manager of Cameroon Enterprises Development\nGilbert Ewehmeh\nFounder/Executive Director of Youth Employment Service (YES) Cameroun\nMvondo Becky Mac\nNational Employment Fund (NEF)\nSandra Achare Batey\nProject Manager of Entreprises du Cameroun (ECAM)\nPatu Ndango\nFounder/Managing Director of Closed Loop System Ventures\nJosiane Sylvie Mbakop Noukeu\nFounder/General Manager of MUDEF COOP CA\nArnaud Yombo\nNkafu Policy Institute — moderator of panel\nUlrich D’pola Kamdem\nNkafu Policy Institute — moderator of panel\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/small-business-roundtable-growing-your-business/
LOCATION:Foretia Foundation\, Simbock\, Yaounde\, Centre\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center
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