Governance & Democracy Initiative

The challenge of youth socio-professional integration in Cameroon 

By Prof. Ngo Tong Chantal|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 Dr. Pippie Hugues|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 Dr. Metolo Foyet|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 Dr Primus Tazanu|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 [...]

Strengthening Democracy, Deepening Practice, and Shaping the Future of Governance in Central Africa

By Dr. Pippie Hugues|2026-01-28T10:27:48+00:00January 28th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , , |

By Dr. Pippie Hugues Executive summary Democracy in Central Africa is at a critical juncture. While citizen demand for accountability has grown, political instability, fragile institutions, and shrinking civic space continue to undermine democratic [...]

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