Cameroon Economic Policy Institute

Our mission is to improve Economic Development through Fact-based Research, Policy Advocacy and Trainings to Boost Entrepreneurship and Free Market ideas in Cameroon.

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Accounting Basics for SMEs and Micro SMEs

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

  • Outline the top ten principles of accounting
  • Demonstrate how to record expenses in a note book and Excel
  • Clearly state the benefits of recording financial transactions on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

Date and time: 17 January 2025, 12:30-13:30

Location: Google Meets

Moderator: M. Haiwang Djamo, Research Analyst, CEPI

Trainer.

  1. Mrs. Tsanga Dorothee, Internal Controller, PFI

How to Attend: Send the theme of the event, your name, email and telephone number to contact@camepi.org.        

Event

What Must We Reform in Cameroon's Business Climate

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

  • Analyse the impact of the business environemnt on SMEs and Micro SMEs.
  • Examine the imapct on innovation and coporate investments.
  • Propose strategies to improve the current business environemnt.

Date and time: 21st March 2025, 12:30-14:00

Location: Google Meets

Moderator: Harry Kepgang, Research Analyst, CEPI

Panel.

  1. Mr. Ngale David., Fellow in Economic Affairs, CEPI
  2. Mr. Hawaing Djamo, Research Analyst, CEPI
  3. Mr. Emmanuel Yoyo, CEO, Phoenix Construction Group

How to Attend: Send the theme of the event, your name, email and telephone number to contact@camepi.org.      

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Our Vision is for a Cameroon where economic policy is designed with future generations in mind, anchored on sustainability, equity and inclusion.

CEPI is independent and non-doctrinal. CEPI’s mission is to improve the quality of economic policy in Cameroon with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. CEPI’s membership includes state governments, international corporations and institutions.

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