Vanessa Aboudi
Aboudi Vanessa is a Research Associate in the Democracy and Governance Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute. She holds a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Yaoundé II and is particularly interested in governance and gender issues. She is the author and co-author of several articles published in national and international journals.
Latest article
Expanded BRICS and Geoeconomic Implications for Africa
The BRICS bloc of leading emerging economies made a major decision in expanding its reach and influence by announcing that six more countries —...
The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Democratic Governance in Central Africa
Introduction:
Long criticized for their poor governance, African countries, particularly those in Central Africa, have embarked on far-reaching political and institutional reforms (1) . The...
Why Societies Must Decolonize: Critical Questions Surrounding Decolonization
Introduction
Decolonization is a long and cumbersome process. In relation to Africa, decolonization has undergone many phases. Political decolonization peaked in the 1960s, with many...
Lessons Learned From COVID-19 on Improving Access to Healthcare Services in Africa
After three years of an unprecedented health crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency of...
Enhancing Human Security and Strategic Peacebuilding for Sustainable Development in Africa
Introduction
Throughout our journey since independence, Africa has faced a series of crises that have tragically escalated into conflicts. These conflicts have too often...
Five Challenges of Accessing Surgical Care in Rural Areas of Cameroon
Global surgery is an essential component of global health, as surgical care is an essential component of healthcare. Yet, surgical care remains inaccessible to...