Surveys from the past half‐decade in Cameroon and the Central African Republic have found that between 60% to 70% of registered NGOs report experiencing heightened administrative delays, licensing obstacles, or harassment by government authorities. [1] On the press freedom spectrum, Freedom House degraded Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon on the rating, scoring them below 20 [...] The post Enhancing Think Tanks and CSOs’ Resilience in the Governance Ecosystem appeared first on Nkafu Policy I...| Nkafu Policy Institute
When civil society and policymakers collaborate, development becomes more inclusive, effective, and sustainable. The power of civic intelligence cannot be overemphasized. Yet, across Central Africa, civil society remains on the margins of national and regional development agendas. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Central Africa face systemic challenges, including limited access to funding, restrictive legal [...] The post Unlocking Civic Intelligence: The Risk of Excluding Civil Soci...| Nkafu Policy Institute
By Dr. Adeline M. Nembot, Larissa Ntoubia Ngapmen Despite the government’s price-stabilizing efforts, such as putting a ban on cereal’s exportation in 2021, subsidies and tax exemptions in 2023, and promotional sales on widely consumed products, the cost of food in Cameroon has not dropped. In fact, food prices in January 2025 still stood at [...] The post Inflation Threatens Food Security in Cameroon: Navigating Challenges in a Context of Poly-crisis appeared first on Nkafu Policy Insti...| Nkafu Policy Institute
Written by: Vanessa Aboudi, Dr Théophile Nguimfack Voufo, Guy Beaudry Jengu Jengu, Dr Primus Tazanu, Prof Ngo Tong Chantal Marie, Dr Hugues Pippie, Dr Solange Dabou, Dr Adeline Nembot. Published: 01 July 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.64116/azebb Download full report Abstract Cameroon has a legal framework that recognizes the rights of women and persons with disabilities, both internationally| Nkafu Policy Institute
By Dr Stephane Atangana The global economy is showing signs of structural slowdown. Global inflation is declining (from 6.8% in 2023 to an expected 4.5% in 2025), and medium-term growth has plateaued around 3.1%, a historically low level. Concurrently, « geoeconomic fragmentation » is intensifying—defined by the IMF as a policy-driven reversal of global economic integration. [...] The post Tariff Wars: Strategies to Prevent Economic Marginalization of Africa appeared first on Nkafu Poli...| Nkafu Policy Institute
By Dr Vessah Mbouombouo Salim Ahmed Natural resource-rich African countries, such as Nigeria, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are endowed with significant mineral, oil, and gas deposits. However, these resources have not consistently led to inclusive and sustainable development. The ongoing failure to convert natural wealth into economic and social progress is largely [...] The post Improving public policy in resource-rich African countries by enhancing statistical capacity app...| Nkafu Policy Institute
Introduction and Background Cameroon is a middle-income country with a population of more than 29.4 million [1]. It ranked 117 out of 146 in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index in 2021 [2], indicating a significant gender gap. With an increasing global focus on women’s empowerment, Cameroon has made strong policy commitments and [...] The post Addressing Policy Issues to Support Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Care Economy in Cameroon appeared first on Nkafu Policy Ins...| Nkafu Policy Institute
Introduction and Background Over the years, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been very instrumental in combatting extreme poverty, promoting resilient democratic societies, and advancing socio-economic development globally. In doing this, it contributes to advance its security and prosperity via foreign aid that promotes national security by helping to combat conditions that can| Nkafu Policy Institute
Date : August 5-6, 2025 Venue : Djeuga Palace Hotel - Yaoundé, Cameroon REGISTER NOW Background Unstable environments, whether political, economic or social, multiply uncertainties and risks. As key players in civil society, think tanks and civil society organizations (CSOs) are at the forefront of these challenges. As critical thinkers and defenders of the [...] The post CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2025 EXECUTIVE AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM appeared first on Nkafu Policy Institute.| Nkafu Policy Institute
Dates: August 04-06, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Mode: In-person at Djeuga Palace hotel, Yaoundé, Cameroon Apply now About the Emerging Leaders Program The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation launched the Emerging Leaders Program in 2019 to prepare a new generation of transformational leaders driven by strong moral values and committed to a progressive and democratic| Nkafu Policy Institute
