Economics Affairs

E-Waste in Cameroon: Why Legislation Alone Cannot Solve the Crisis

By |2026-09-04T16:15:13+00:00September 4th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea Executive Summary Cameroon generates an estimated 23,000 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) annually. Less than 10% of e-waste is safely recycled. The rest is burned and dismantled by informal workers [...]

Cybersecurity as Industrial Policy: Protecting Cameroon’s Digital Economy

By |2026-09-04T16:15:06+00:00September 4th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , , |

By Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea Executive Summary Cameroon’s digital economy has advanced rapidly, but cybersecurity protections have not kept pace with this expansion. Between 2020 and 2023, cyberattacks in the country rose by 156%, while [...]

Critical Minerals, Regional Integration and Industrial Transformation in Central Africa

By |2026-08-21T10:15:11+00:00August 21st, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Salim Ahmed Vessah Executive Summary Central Africa holds vast critical mineral reserves vital for global energy transition, digital technologies and advanced manufacturing. Its cobalt, copper, manganese, tantalum, nickel, iron ore, uranium, and rare [...]

Breaking Credit Access Barriers for SMEs: The Dynamic Role of Banking Competition in the CEMAC Zone

By |2026-08-21T10:09:53+00:00August 21st, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, forum, Publications|Tags: , |

Dr. Wirajing Muhamadu Awal Kindzeka Executive Summary Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to the global employment creation and economic diversification. In the CEMAC zone, however, their potential remains significantly constrained by persistent [...]

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