
Fuel Shortages Make Businesses and Consumers Poorer!
Introduction Cameroon is once again experiencing fuel shortages. In a service note on10th December 2023, Gaston Eloundou Essomba the Minister
Introduction Cameroon is once again experiencing fuel shortages. In a service note on10th December 2023, Gaston Eloundou Essomba the Minister
Key Takeaways In Cameroon, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) comprised 99.8% of the economic fabric, contributed 36% of GDP, 30%
Introduction Cameroun subi des pressions du FMI en raison de la subvention pour le carburant en 2022, qui a été
Introduction Cameroon is a resource-rich country that depends on oil, which accounts for about 40% of export earnings and is
Introduction Le blanchiment d’argent est un problème omniprésent ayant d’importantes implications socio-économiques. À la base, il s’agit du processus consistant
Introduction To successfully emerge from the legacy effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflationary effects of the war in Ukraine,
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.
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