December 30, 2025
Introduction The Cameroonian economy relies heavily on its informal sector, which contributes 50% of GDP and employs nearly 90% of the active workforce (INS, 2023). Present […]
Blog
December 29, 2025
Introduction Cameroon has grown, but too many Cameroonians haven’t felt it. Between 2001 and 2022 the national poverty rate nudged down only from 40.2% to 37.7%, […]
December 27, 2025
The United States (U.S.) dollar is the dominant currency in global trade and finance. According to recent statistics, about 50% of global trade is invoiced in […]
December 27, 2025
When we think of free trade, most people imagine goods such as cereals, clothes, or cars crossing borders. However, trade in services like tourism, banking, health […]
December 27, 2025
Introduction The stock market is a lever for economic development and financial inclusion due to its unique ability to bring capital providers and investors together to […]
December 27, 2025
Introduction Do tariffs cause inflation? After the trump administration raised tariffs on over 80% of countries across the world, shockwaves went through U.S. capital markets, and […]
December 27, 2025
Key Highlights Introduction On December 15, 2025, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) tightened its monetary policy by raising its key interest rates by around […]
December 24, 2025
Introduction In its most recent Investment Report, UNCTAD highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investments across the continent […]
December 17, 2025
Introduction Cameroon is ranked as 146 out of 182 countries on the 2020 ND-GAIN Index and is equally one of the most vulnerable countries in the […]