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SUMMARY:Obtaining Credit In Cameroon: Credit Bureaus Are Essential To Facilitate The Process
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: July 22nd\, 2021 Venue: Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation – Yaoundé (Register)Background\nAccording to the Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group (WBG)\, which ranks 190 world’s economies with respect to the ease of doing business score\, Cameroon dropped by one place in 2020 from 166th to 167th. It scored 46.1 out of 100 available points\, 0.1 point higher than in 2019. For the WBG\, this Cameroon’s performance is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. It currently ranks 80th in the “Getting Credit” score\, with a score of 60 over 100 with respect to getting credit and 6 in the depth of credit information. Conversely\, the score for credit coverage bureaus is zero. Consequently\, its economic transformation is undermined by a less favourable credit environment. This problem seems to stem from inadequate policies that amplify the difficulties faced by potential investors at various levels in seeking credit to finance their economic projects.\nIn addition to the burdensome conditions to be met by credit seekers\, there is equally the problem of information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers which negatively affects the process of obtaining credit for both domestic and foreign investors. For many credit specialists\, this could be explained by the absence of credit bureaus. They argue that\, a large number of accredited microfinance institutions in Cameroon are located in areas with poor internet connectivity\, making it difficult to identify and lend to micro-entrepreneurs. Despite the creation of the Risk Prevention Office (CREMF) in 2018 which helps these institutions to track and disseminate correct data on all their clients\, the challenge is still huge.\nWomen’s access to credit in Cameroon is still very large due to the lack of guarantees\, discriminatory regulations\, insecure employment even though women represent 76% of total borrowers from microfinance institutions in the world (World Bank). Credit bureaus that collect and share microfinance data are more likely to benefit female entrepreneurship by building credit histories for women. Nevertheless\, based on the 2020 World Bank’s DBI report\, Cameroon’s position in the DBI report is due to the fact that the country has improved one out of ten indicators: access to credit information. Indeed\, Cameroonian state has established a framework\, in relation with the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa\, for the licensing and operation of credit bureaus.\nIn the light of this actuality\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing its third public debate on the theme ‘‘Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’.\nObjectives and key issues\nThe main objective of this Nkafu Public Debate is to provide a platform for Cameroonian and African high-level experts the opportunity to objectively resolve the barriers of credit accession in Cameroon for both national and foreign investors. This debate will investigate the benefits of introducing credit bureaus as a facilitator of credit accession in Cameroon. The main question to be answered is\, “Obtaining credit in Cameroon: Credit bureaus are essential to facilitate the process’’\nIndeed\, some experts are of the opinion that credit bureaus are a solution to the hindrances to credit access while other experts support the view that the existing credit system remains efficient in as much as the procedures put in place to obtain credit are strictly followed by investors Specifically\, this Nkafu Public Debates will provide an opportunity to:\n· Examine Cameroon’s past performance in the Doing Business Index;\n· Critically assess the current legislation as regards access to credit;\n· Assess the role of the actual reporting credit system and institutions responsible for the implementation of credit policies;\n· Understand the benefits and challenges of introducing credit bureaus in the country;\n· Understand the importance of providing equitable access to credit for women;\n· Identify and propose policy recommendations to ease access to credit for local and foreign investors in the country.\nVenue and date\nThe first edition of the Nkafu Public Debates is scheduled for July 22nd 2021 at the Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé-Cameroon .\nTarget audience\nThis debate will provide a forum for at least 50 participants from various fields of expertise and allow them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include government officials\, speakers\, entrepreneurs\, humanitarian organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, academics and researchers\, students\, the general public\, and civil society actors to name a few. It is a unique occasion to better inform on the reforms needed for Cameroon to achieve its emerging status by 2035. Also\, this event will create a platform for professional development and career advice.\nPanelists and Moderator\nModerator:\n Mr. Henri Kouam\, Economic Policy Analyst at Nkafu Policy Institute.\n.fusion-button.button-37 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER NOW.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-86{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-86 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-61{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
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LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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SUMMARY:2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Forum
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL FORUM COMMEMORATING THE NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY – FOR FREEDOM\, JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD.CONTEXT \nWe at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation join the international community every year to celebrate the Nelson Mandela International Day\, to shine light on the legacy of a man who positively influenced the 20th century and helped shape the 21st. Nelson Mandela played an influential role in the promotion of democracy\, peace and reconciliation and in unifying and inspiring people from all walks of life across the world. The UN General Assembly and the Assembly of the African Union have recognized Nelson Mandela as the embodiment of human rights\, democracy and peace\, and a champion of the global poor and their dignity. In its resolution 64/13 of 10 November 2009\, the General Assembly has designated 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day to commemorate annually his life and contribution to peace\, international justice and democracy. Moreover\, the Assembly of the African Union declared 2014–2024 the Madiba Nelson Mandela Decade of Reconciliation in Africa.\nIn times of turbulence and national crises as depicted today in many parts of Africa (including Cameroon) where violent conflicts have resulted from struggles for effective and inclusionary governance; perceived sense of  marginalisation and injustice; lack of fundamental freedoms; weak electoral processes and corrupt politico-administrative practices; the rise in intolerance\, social media hate speech and violent extremism\,  Nelson Mandela’s legacy shows us the power of positively resisting oppression\, of justice over inequality\, of dignity over humiliation\, of forgiveness over hatred.  In fact\, this legacy has never been so critically important as today when the international community is committed to promoting a peaceful\, just and inclusive world as depicted in the UN 2030 Sustainable Development agenda which states in its preamble:  “we are determined to foster peaceful\, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.” It suffices for us to recall here the essential humanism that guided Nelson Mandela: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains\, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela stood for the fundamental rights of all human beings\, regardless of gender\, nationality or race. The Nelson Mandela International day is also an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of his life and legacy. Also\, it is a catalyst to encourage everyone to change the world through voluntary community work.\nMandela’s Legacy resonates with the mission of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, innovation\, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that together creates economic opportunities for all. Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy will be celebrated this year at the foundation on the 17thand 18thJuly 2019. While the official ceremony takes place on July 17\, July 18 will be reserved for community humanitarian activities to be carried out by all Foundation staff.The year’s conference will follow the tradition laid last year by awarding the 2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Award to recognize an individual whom by virtue of his/her actions exemplifies the character and commitment to human rights as espoused and practiced by President Mandela. The Forum will be held under the theme “Nelson Mandela – A Fighter for Justice and Human Rights”.\nPURPOSE OF THE EVENT\n      This event aims at celebrating Nelson Mandela’ life and legacy\, in the context of promoting and protecting human rights and human dignity through social justice\, reconciliation and democratic ideals. Depending on the theme of the year to be adopted\, participants will reflect on Mandela’s lifelong struggle for democracy and peace in the context of the current struggle for sustainable peace in Cameroon through an inclusive and democratic national dialogue.\nEXPECTED OUTCOME\nA summary report on the discussion and recommendation will be published by the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Foundation and be submitted to relevant government and international stakeholders interested in the struggle for sustainable peace and development in Cameroon.\nWHO CAN TAKE PART?\nThe foundation invites to the event\, for their participation\, eminent persons (from the government\, international community\, diplomatic corps\, academia\, civil society representative\, the media) that embody the virtues of Nelson Mandela  on various national and global platforms for the advancement of human rights\, democracy and peace in Cameroon and the world. The event is also open to the general public pending timely registration on the event’s website. In all\, the foundation expects 70-100 people. \n.fusion-button.button-22 .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22 {border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:hover i\,.fusion-button.button-22:focus .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:focus i\,.fusion-button.button-22:active .fusion-button-text\, .fusion-button.button-22:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover\, .fusion-button.button-22:focus\, .fusion-button.button-22:active{border-width:0px;border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-22:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider\, .fusion-button.button-22:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-22{width:auto;}\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2019-nelson-mandela-memorial-forum-2/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Events,Nkafu Policy Institute
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SUMMARY:2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Forum
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL FORUM COMMEMORATING THE NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY – FOR FREEDOM\, JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD.Concept NoteCONTEXT \nWe at the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation join the international community every year to celebrate the Nelson Mandela International Day\, to shine light on the legacy of a man who positively influenced the 20th century and helped shape the 21st. Nelson Mandela played an influential role in the promotion of democracy\, peace and reconciliation and in unifying and inspiring people from all walks of life across the world. The UN General Assembly and the Assembly of the African Union have recognized Nelson Mandela as the embodiment of human rights\, democracy and peace\, and a champion of the global poor and their dignity. In its resolution 64/13 of 10 November 2009\, the General Assembly has designated 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day to commemorate annually his life and contribution to peace\, international justice and democracy. Moreover\, the Assembly of the African Union declared 2014–2024 the Madiba Nelson Mandela Decade of Reconciliation in Africa.\nIn times of turbulence and national crises as depicted today in many parts of Africa (including Cameroon) where violent conflicts have resulted fromstruggles for effective and inclusionary governance; perceived sense of  marginalisation and injustice; lack of fundamental freedoms; weak electoral processes and corrupt politico-administrative practices; the rise in intolerance\, social media hate speech and violent extremism\,  Nelson Mandela’s legacy shows us the power of positively resisting oppression\, of justice over inequality\, of dignity over humiliation\, of forgiveness over hatred.  In fact\, this legacy has never been so critically important as today when the international community is committed to promoting a peaceful\, just and inclusive world as depicted in the UN 2030 Sustainable Development agenda which states in its preamble:  “we are determined to foster peaceful\, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.” It suffices for us to recall here the essential humanism that guided Nelson Mandela: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains\, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela stood for the fundamental rights of all human beings\, regardless of gender\, nationality or race. The Nelson Mandela International day is also an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of his life and legacy. Also\, it is a catalyst to encourage everyone to change the world through voluntary community work.\nMandela’s Legacy resonates with the mission of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation-to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship\, science and technology\, innovation\, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that together creates economic opportunities for all. Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy will be celebrated this year at the foundation on the 17thand 18thJuly 2019. While the official ceremony takes place on July 17\, July 18 will be reserved for community humanitarian activities to be carried out by all Foundation staff.The year’s conference will follow the tradition laid last year by awarding the 2019 Nelson Mandela Memorial Award to recognize an individual whom by virtue of his/her actions exemplifies the character and commitment to human rights as espoused and practiced by President Mandela. The Forum will be held under the theme “Nelson Mandela – A Fighter for Justice and Human Rights”.\nPURPOSE OF THE EVENT.\n      This event aims at celebrating Nelson Mandela’ life and legacy\, in the context of promoting and protecting human rights and human dignity through social justice\, reconciliation and democratic ideals. Depending on the theme of the year to be adopted\, participants will reflect on Mandela’s lifelong struggle for democracy and peace in the context of the current struggle for sustainable peace in Cameroon through an inclusive and democratic national dialogue.\nEXPECTED OUTCOME\nA summary report on the discussion and recommendation will be published by the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Foundation and be submitted to relevant government and international stakeholders interested in the struggle for sustainable peace and development in Cameroon.\nWHO CAN TAKE PART?\nThe foundation invites to the event\, for their participation\, eminent persons (from the government\, international community\, diplomatic corps\, academia\, civil society representative\, the media) that embody the virtues of Nelson Mandela  on various national and global platforms for the advancement of human rights\, democracy and peace in Cameroon and the world. The event is also open to the general public pending timely registration on the event’s website. In all\, the foundation expects 70-100 people.\nConcept Note\n.fusion-button.button-88 {border-radius:25px;}REGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/2019-nelson-mandela-memorial-forum/
LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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