Enhancing SME development in Cameroon: Evaluating government support program
INTRODUCTION
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Cameroonian economy, accounting for over 90 percent of all businesses and over 70 percent of...
Entrepreneurship, Stakes and Challenges in Reducing Unemployment and Underemployment of Youth in Cameroon
Introduction
According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) (1), underemployment is considered to be a situation in which the duration or productivity of a person's...
Entrepreneurship, Youths, and Women Economic Inclusion in Cameroon
Note: This article is written as part of a three-year project implemented from September 2022, by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of...
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From the WTO MC14 to Action: Building Africa’s Productive Capacity through Trade, Digitalisation and...
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Leveraging WTO MC14 Investment Facilitation for Development to Accelerate Structural Transformation in Cameroon
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The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization in Yaoundé: a missed opportunity...
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization held in Yaoundé was not so successful due to failed negotiations on agriculture, e-commerce, and...
Editorial Note: Perspectives on the WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon
By Dr. Julienne Stéphanie Mesumbe
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in Yaoundé, was an important milestone for Cameroon and...