Governance & Democracy Initiative

Enhancing Electoral Participation in Cameroon: Addressing Boycotts and Exploring Alternatives

By |2026-04-06T15:17:11+00:00April 6th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr Pippie Hugues Executive Summary Cameroon’s political landscape continues to be shaped by recurring electoral boycotts, despite the return to multiparty politics in 1990. Major opposition boycotts, such as the SDF in 1992/93, [...]

E-government and the quality of public service

By |2026-03-30T08:15:51+00:00March 30th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Ngo Tong Chantal Marie Executive Summary The e-government project in Cameroon dates back to 2000, and its implementation has faced challenges despite some progress since the project's launch. In 2025, the government undertook [...]

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. [...]

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