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Welcome to CEPI

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

 It seeks to promote economic development in Cameroon by advancing free-market ideas and empowering debates among policymakers, entrepreneurs, and the public.

CEPI 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

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.

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

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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