Economics Affairs

E- Commerce in ECCAS: Bridging Regional Trade Gaps through Digital Trade Infrastructure

By Larissa Ntoubia|2026-04-02T07:43:16+00:00March 31st, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By  Larissa Ntoubia Executive Summary Intra-regional trade in ECCAS remains critically low at 8-10% of total exports, reflecting structural barriers like poor infrastructure and weak digital systems. Digital trade infrastructure that is e-commerce platforms, digital [...]

50 billion FCFA for Women and Youth in the 2026 Cameroon Budget: A Strong Signal, not a Guaranteed Impact

By Dr. Adeline Nembot and Fabien SUNDJO|2026-03-31T12:29:12+00:00March 31st, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr. Adeline M. Nembot & Dr. Fabien Sundjo Executive summary Despite numerous public programs and international partnerships aimed at supporting youth employment and women’s economic participation in Cameroon, outcomes have remained limited, with [...]

Breaking Barriers to Inclusive Growth in Central Africa: Tackling Inequality and Informality as structural constraints

By Dr Vessah Mbouombouo Salim Ahmed|2026-03-04T09:10:18+00:00March 4th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Salim Ahmed Vessah Introduction Central Africa stands at a pivotal moment, endowed with abundant natural resources, a young population, and a dynamic entrepreneurial base. Yet its growth potential is constrained by a dual [...]

Rich Land, Poor people: The Urgent Call for Justice in Central Africa’s Extractive Zones: The Case of the Congo Basin

By Dr. Adeline Nembot and Larissa Ntoubia|2026-04-02T07:42:02+00:00February 24th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , , |

By Dr. Adeline M. Nembot & Larissa Ntoubia Executive Summary Central Africa’s extractive zones reflect a deep paradox: abundant natural resources coexist with persistent poverty, environmental degradation, and weak governance. Despite significant revenues from [...]

Not Just Numbers but Impact: Transforming Women’s Labour Force Participation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

By Dr. Adeline Nembot and Dr. Vera Kum|2026-02-24T08:43:18+00:00February 23rd, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr. Adeline M. Nembot & Dr. Vera Kum Executive Summary Sub‑Saharan Africa records relatively high female labour force participation, yet this “high participation” often masks a reality of informality, low productivity, and limited [...]

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