Cameroon Economic Policy Institute (CEPI)

Cameroon puts a ban on maize imports #CEPI #CornImportBan #Cameroon #AgriculturalPolicy #FoodSecurity #StructuralReform #CameroonEconomy #AgriPolicy #FreeMarkets

À la MC14, le Cameroon Economic Policy Institute (CEPI) a échangé avec les collègues du WWF sur le lien entre commerce et climat. Le commerce doit devenir un levier de transition écologique en Afrique. #MC14 #Commerce #Climat #WWF #DéveloppementDurable #ZLECAf #CEPI

After the Pope’s visit to Cameroon, CEPI calls for concrete reforms: ✔️ Simplified Trade Regime (STR) ✔️ VAT suspension on local products ✔️ Tax stability ✔️ Incentives tied to formal jobs Turn symbolism into results. #FreedomFirst #EconomicFreedom #PolicyReforms #CEPI

CEPI welcomed partners from ICLEI (South Africa) and Phoenix Construction for a working session on climate action 🌍 We presented our upcoming reform agenda and strengthened partnerships. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon. #CEPI #ClimateAction #Partnerships #Cameroon

Change doesn’t wait for permission. It starts with citizens. #WangariMaathai #AfricaRising #CEPI

🌍 Across 3 days, the #TradeHub2026 brought together diverse voices to look beyond negotiations & put those affected by trade policies at the center. 🎥 If you couldn’t join, or want to revisit the discussions, most sessions are now available to watch: iisd.swoogo.com/trade-and-sust…

Cameroon & Burundi have growing tech ecosystems. But power cuts and #poor #connectivity are killing startups before #AfCFTA even gets a chance to help them. Bigger market. Same #structural #problems. Something has to give. 🔗 camepi.org/boosting-the-t…

I'm excited to share that l've been selected for the Free Market Fellowship Program by @CameroonCepi This opportunity represents more than just a learning experience for me it's a chance to engage with ideas around entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and economic development while connecting with inspiring individuals from different backgrounds. looking forward to the knowledge, conversations, and growth that lie ahead.

On May 15, we bring together 3 expert speakers + moderator Henri Kouam to answer: → What's blocking informal traders from AfCFTA benefits? → What does a working STR look like? → What should Cameroon do RIGHT NOW? Confirm your participation through: lnkd.in/d-x8c9fP

Africa is still fighting for buffers it never fully had. The #2026 #World #Bank/IMF #Spring #Meetings happened while #energy #prices spiked, #debt burdens grew, and low-income countries ran out of room to maneuver. Hard won-gains? Read our take: camepi.org/boosting-the-t…

Last week, we were part of a working session organised by the Energy & Climate Policy and Innovation Council (EPICO) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation. Simon Munkler moderated the session on Advancing Climate Partnerships for Competitiveness and Resilience."

The Free markets have led to a pan-African payment system that lowers the cost of cross-border transactions, boosts trade, and encourages trade for informal actors. Read Haiwang Djamo's brief at camepi.org. #EconomicFreedom #PAPSS #banking

Fort les hommes s’effacent. Les institutions fortes perdurent. C’est ce dont l’Afrique a besoin. — Barack Obama #AfricaGovernance #CEPI #InstitutionsFortes #Afrique

Strong men fade. Strong institutions endure. Africa needs the latter. #BarackObama #AfricaGovernance #CEPI #StrongInstitutions

Labour Day 2026: Free People Build Free Markets This Labour Day, we don’t just celebrate work. We celebrate the freedom to work, to trade and to build. #LabourDay2026 #FreeMarkets #Entrepreneurship #AfricaTrade

SMEs are 90% of businesses but only 16.21% of lending. Cameroon must act now to lead fintech innovation in CEMAC while ensuring stability & consumer protection. Read more 👉🏾 shortlink.uk/1sCtK @HenriKouam & Yvan Audrey Kamdem #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #EconomicFreedom

The Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme is an Agenda 2063 continental initiative aimed at helping African countries eliminate #hunger through agriculture-led development. CEPI attended a working session to support the @African Union agenda. #freemarkets

"African governments cannot tax their way to sustainable debt levels. We must recognize that higher interest payments are the result of years of opaque loans, ill-conceived interest holidays, and concessional ending that could reach 15% #CBT #Media #privatesector #markets

financing climate projects for local governments in Cameroon. Collaboration and innovative finance are key to building resilience and sustainable development. #ClimateFinance #Cameroon #ClimateAction

Banks will invest in climate adaptation if projects are bankable, transparent, and if policymakers provide the right incentives. #banks #mayors #FreedomThroughPolicy #ICLEI #FEICOM