Publications

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 [...]

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. [...]

Beyond Ceasefire Agreements: Reassessing Peace Efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo

By |2026-02-24T10:46:00+00:00February 24th, 2026|Categories: Peace & Security, Publications|Tags: , , |

By Enowbachem Agbortanyi Executive summary The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has remained among the most enduring crises on the African continent. Despite peace efforts being made by various [...]

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 [...]

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

By  and |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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