The Economic Affairs Section of the Nkafu Policy Institute explores how free-market systems can help address a range of economic issues in Africa and Cameroon especially. It conducts in-depth research and provides cutting-edge economic analyses. The section also educates the public in the understanding of economic issues affecting their daily lives. Its policy prescriptions are clear, concise, simple, original and evidence-based.
In order to achieve its mission, the section hosts experts of high-caliber carefully selected after a thorough recruitment process. These experts deliver ground-breaking and original works by making use of opinion pieces, policy briefs, full articles, reports and policy papers, just to name but a few.
As a result of its actions, the Economic Section helps policymakers to implement evidence-based and evidence-informed policies at the economic level. The section also promotes the values of free-market systems considered as critical to the establishment of flourishing economies. Topics covered include among others:
- Tax and fiscal policy
- Trade and economic development
- Poverty and inequalities
- Financial inter-mediation and monetary policy
- Infrastructures and public debt
- Entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation