May 23, 2026
Introduction As of May 8th 2026, the Ministry of Commerce has banned all new maize import licenses and restricted the implementation of existing ones. The indefinite […]
May 3, 2026
Imagine a woman in Douala who wakes up before dawn, loads goods onto a bus, crosses into Nigeria or Gabon, sells what she can, and returns […]
April 25, 2026
Introduction Is Africa turning a corner? It is too early to say, but the IMF characterizes the last year as Africa hasn’t experienced hard-won gains in […]
April 25, 2026
Introduction The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States poses a threat to global economic stability. It is clear that geopolitical conflicts never remain confined […]
February 5, 2026
Introduction The 2026 budget is 8 683 900 billion versus CFA 7,317.7 billion in 2025, with generous incentives for para-statals and important reforms for Cameroon’s trade […]
February 4, 2026
Introduction An administrative scandal is brewing in Cameroon, and traders will bear the brunt of it. The Douala Port Authority (PAD)and the Ministry of Finance (MINFI) […]
December 5, 2025
Background In a significant stride towards democratizing international trade and reducing the barriers to flourishing for SMEs, the Cameroon Economic Policy Institute (CEPI) has successfully collaborated […]
December 5, 2025
Introduction Back in July, the President updated Cameroon’s investment laws with an ordinance that provides better guardrails to ensure that investments truly lead to economic development. […]
September 8, 2025
Introduction Nous ne pouvons pas stimuler le commerce et nous attaquer à notre balance courante – en perpétuel déficit – sans faciliter les exportations. La plupart […]