Date & Time: Tuesday July 6, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington)

Venue: Zoom Platform (Register Here)

Background

Canada and the Republic of Cameroon have had very friendly bilateral relations since 1962. This relationship is centered on shared economic prosperity, democracy promotion, respect for human rights, good governance, regional peace and security.  

Trade and investment between both countries is on the rise especially with the signing of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement in March 2014 and the Air Transport Agree in 2017. The Canadian government has also increased assistance especially in health, education, governance and humanitarian relief.  

Ever since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the Southwest and Northwest regions, Canada has increased its financial support and has been committed in seeking a durable resolution of the conflict.  

It is within this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute will host His Excellency Richard Bale, for an hourlong conversation on strengthening Canada-Cameroon relations. 

Objectives:

This conversation’s main objective is to explore the full diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Republic of Cameroon. The conversation will allow us to explore, amongst others: 

• Political cooperation 
• Contributions to Peace and Security in Cameroon and the subregion 
• Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy 
• Trade and investment cooperation 
• Democracy and Human Rights, etc 

Expected Results:

At the end of the conversation, we expect that participants will have a better understanding of: 

• Canada-Cameroon partnership and areas to further strengthen collaboration 

Date and Venue

Tuesday July 6, 2021 @3PM Cameroon Time (10am Washington) 

Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live 

Panelists/Speakers

Main Guest – H.E. Richard Bale

High Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cameroon

Moderator – Dr Denis Foretia

Executive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute and Co-Chair – Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

Participants 

The event will bring together public policy experts, policy makers at the national, leaders of civil society organizations, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.