Economics Affairs

“No Blue No Green: Cameroon’s Ecosystem Preservation and Its Impact on Local Communities.”

By |2026-04-06T15:04:04+00:00April 6th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr Pippie Hugues Executive Summary Cameroon’s rich ecosystems, characterized by vast forests (“Green”) and extensive water bodies (“Blue”), are essential for biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and the livelihoods of local communities. However, increasing [...]

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

By |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  and |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 |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  and |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 [...]

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