Economics Affairs

Unlocking Firms’ Productivity in Central Africa Through the Energy Transition

By Dr Vessah Mbouombouo Salim Ahmed|2026-06-22T13:01:51+00:00June 22nd, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|

By Dr. Salim Ahmed Vessah Executive Summary Central Africa faces a significant energy paradox. Despite its potential in hydroelectricity, solar power, and biomass, the region remains one of the least electrified in the world. [...]

Beyond the Suspension: Rethinking Regional Governance for Financial Stability and Sustainability in CEMAC

By Dr Vessah Mbouombouo Salim Ahmed and Dr. Pippie Hugues|2026-06-19T16:05:55+00:00June 19th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|

By Dr Salim Ahmed Vessah & Dr Hugues Pippie Executive Summary: CEMAC is facing a significant crisis that threatens the stability of the monetary union and economic integration in Central Africa. By the end [...]

The Missing Ingredient: How Health and Education Impact Cameroon’s Industrial Future

By Dr Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea and Iskandar Patrick Abadoma Mounpou|2026-06-17T16:41:57+00:00June 17th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Health, Publications|

Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea., Iskandar Patrick Abadoma Mounpou Executive Summary The output of manufacturing industries is not determined by investment and geographical factors, but also by human health status. Diseases and malnutrition can adversely affect [...]

Innovative Finance for Debt Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa: Breaking the Borrowing Trap or Reinventing It?

By Dr. Adeline Nembot, Chefor Ngwenyi Meugue and Larissa Ntoubia|2026-06-15T15:43:40+00:00June 15th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|

Adeline M. Nembot, Daisy Ngwenyi Chefor, & Larissa Ntoubia Executive Summary While traditional external borrowing has historically financed development in Sub-Saharan Africa, its pro-cyclical nature, exposure to exchange rate risk, and weak links to [...]

Beyond the Trade Deficit and the Jobs Crisis: Breaking the Vicious Circle of Precariousness through Industrialization

By Dr Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea|2026-06-02T07:47:31+00:00June 2nd, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , , |

By Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea Executive Summary Cameroon's trade deficit dropped by 12.8 % in 2024, but its structure remains unchanged. The country exports raw materials and imports massive amounts of what it could produce itself. This [...]

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