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Welcome to CEPI

The Cameroon Economic Policy Institute (CEPI) is an independent think tank under the Henri Kouam Foundation.

As one of the top think tanks in Cameroon for policymakers, CEPI is promoting economic development in Cameroon by advancing free-market ideas and empowering debates among policymakers, entrepreneurs, and the public.

CEPI (a leading think tank) was founded to improve economic development through fact-based research, policy advocacy, and public debate.

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Research

CEPI’s publications are developed by our Research Fellows and experts from member think tanks. Divided into three main categories, they offer short, medium, and long-form insights on diverse Cameroonian issues from leading classical liberal voices.

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Briefs

As Cameroon's leading think tank, our briefings, prepared by our research fellows and policy experts, offer policymakers clear and actionable insights on current challenges across Cameroon.
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Blog

Our blog provides readers with concise explorations of a broad range of economic and social issues. It is a forum for classical liberal scholars, think tank experts, and young writers to share views on current debates.
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Reports

Our reports present in-depth analysis and evidence-based recommendations on key economic and social policies shaping Cameroon today.

Our Impact In Numbers

These figures reflect our ongoing commitment to informing, engaging, and inspiring.

187

Papers Published

1400

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1M

Citizens Reached

25+

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  • MME. NGOMO JULİE
    CEPI is bringing together a range of actors across the spectrum to actively debate how Cameroon can fully benefit from free trade agreements. Free events and training in addition to its research are a valuable source to policymakers at FEICOM.
    MME. NGOMO JULİE
    Special Council Support Fund for Mutual Assistance (FEICOM)
  • Prof Kelly
    Trade finance is crucial for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Cameroon, as it enables SMEs to access necessary funding to boost intra- African trade & exports, and economic diversification, ultimately driving growth and regional integration.
    PROF. KELLY MUAH KINGSLEY
    Ministry of Finance, Cameroon
  • Mr. Mboh Hyacinth
    Free trade will create winners and losers. But the benefits far outweigh the cost, creating a unique opportunity for Cameroon to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  
    MR. HYACİNTH MBOH
    Director of Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development, Cameroon