Financial Autonomy of Decentralized Local Authorities and Local Development
In Cameroon, local authorities have little financial autonomy because they have limited leeway to collect tax revenue. This right is exclusively reserved to the State.
The Russian-Ukrainian War: An Opportunity to Strengthen the AfCFTA
The outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict makes it possible to question the economic resilience of African States, that is to say, their “capacity [ to] keep output close to [their] potential despite a shock ” (2).
Entrepreneurship, Youths, and Women Economic Inclusion in Cameroon
Entrepreneurship in Cameroon has not yet effectively played its role which is the pivot par excellence of the economic inclusion of women and youth in Cameroon, as it faces several difficulties.
Universal Basic Income: A Primer for Poverty Reduction in Africa
Providing cash to everyone in the society irrespective of their financial status will reduce the rate of poverty as citizens will be able to meet basic needs such as food, housing, and clothing especially if this basic income amount is above the poverty line.
The African Continental Free Trade Area: A boon for the “Africa We Want” by 2063?
AfCFTA offers entrepreneurs in all ratifying countries larger markets and potential economies of scale to spur economic growth and sustainable, inclusive development.