Introduction Climate change directly affects over 70% of Cameroon’s population, mainly in the agricultural and forestry sectors. While the country
In June 2018, 53 countries signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to create a single market across Africa
Introduction The EU Global Gateway, launched in December 2021 seeks to enhance Europe’s connectivity with the rest of the world,
1. Context The Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) is a subregional economy in Africa made up of 6
Introduction At June 30, 2024, Cameroon’s public debt stood at around CFAF 13,070 billion, or 43.3% of GDP. This level
Introduction Women entrepreneurs contribute significantly to Cameroon, despite facing persistent challenges in accessing finance due to cultural barriers and stereotypes
Context: The accounting standards in Cameroon are based on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), the OHADA and CEMAC accounting standards, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) public finance statistics manual. However, over 75% of businesses in Cameoon are Micro SMEs, underscoring he need to reduce financial exclusion and enable businesses learn how to record financial transactions as they grow. Furthermore, not every SME or micro SME has access to popular accounting software programs such as QuickBooks, Xero, and FreshBooks.
Objective: This training seeks to train 30 SMEs and micro SMEs on basic accountng pricniples and how to record financial transactions
Date and time: 17 January 2025, 12:30-13:30
Location: Google Meets
Moderator: M. Haiwang Djamo, Research Analyst, CEPI
Trainer.
How to Attend: Send the theme of the event, your name, email and telephone number to contact@camepi.org.
Context: Cameroon’s business environment is characterized by significant challenges and opportunities. In the past decade, the government has enacted reforms via the Cameroon Business Forum (CBF) to improve busines sfunctioning and attract local and foreign investment. However, challenges such as a cumbersome legal framework, corruption, and bureaucratic bottlenecks hinder business formation.
Objective: This Webinar aims to examine business reforms and what can be done to improve the business environment
Date and time: 21st March 2025, 12:30-14:00
Location: Google Meets
Moderator: Harry Kepgang, Research Analyst, CEPI
Panel.
How to Attend: Send the theme of the event, your name, email and telephone number to contact@camepi.org.
Our Vision is for a Cameroon where economic policy is designed with future generations in mind, anchored on sustainability, equity and inclusion.
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