“AI-driven workplace transformations could exacerbate gender disparities.” Introduction There is no historical precedent for any technology that has exacerbated inequalities, but artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape […]
Introduction Cameroon signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in 2018 with 43 other African countries designed to accelerate intra-African trade and enhance economic integration […]
Introduction At the 39th African Union Summit, held on February 14 and 15, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama reiterated the need to […]
Executive Summary The African Trade Observatory (ATO), a key instrument of the AfCFTA, provides reliable and up-to-date data to reduce information gaps and the costs of […]
Key Highlights Introduction Cameroon’s economic landscape is characterized by high administrative friction, restrictive licensing, and state dominance in key sectors — acting as a structural drag […]
Executive Summary Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) constitute the backbone of African economies. Even though they are usually very small (e.g., 59% of them in Cameroon), […]
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 […]