Governance & Democracy Initiative

The Crisis of Democratic Backsliding and Institutional Resilience: The Case of the African Union.

By |2026-03-24T07:35:49+00:00March 23rd, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr Pippie Hugues  Executive Summary Since the turn of the 21st century, the African continent has undergone significant transformation in its governance architecture. The transition from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to [...]

The challenge of youth socio-professional integration in Cameroon 

By |2026-03-04T16:05:10+00:00March 4th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Pr NGO TONG Chantal Marie Executive summary Young people aged 18–35 account for more than half of Cameroon’s labor force and are the social group most affected by unemployment and underemployment. Difficulties in [...]

Can Democracy be Achieved through the Ballot Box? A Review of Cameroon’s 2025 Presidential Elections

By |2026-03-04T08:47:25+00:00March 2nd, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr. Pippie Hugues Executive Summary The 2025 presidential elections in Cameroon highlight persistent challenges to achieving democracy through the ballot box. Allegations of fraud, manipulation, and irregularities undermine public trust in electoral outcomes. [...]

How IPLCs Can Leverage BRICS for Inclusive Environmental Governance

By |2026-02-18T11:19:59+00:00February 17th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr. Metolo Foyet Executive summary As global power shifts toward multipolarity, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) face a pivotal chance to influence the emerging governance architecture of the BRICS+ alliance. Western-led frameworks [...]

From Remittances to Investment: Harnessing Diaspora Finance for Africa’s Development

By |2026-02-17T10:48:56+00:00February 17th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Primus M. Tazanu, PhD Executive Summary Remittances are among Africa’s most resilient external financial flows and a vital household lifeline. Yet the continent underuses this resource for long‑term development. This brief argues for [...]

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