Cameroon’s entrepreneurship sector has significant growth potential, but what prevents it from flourishing? At the #2025SBECForum, a powerful panel titled “Entrepreneurship in Action: Tackling Barriers to Growth in Cameroon,” tackled this head-on. Moderated by Nkonghonyor Ayukmba, with insights from Boris Kamga, Dr. Vera Kum, and Bertin Choffo. The facts are striking: ➡️ 90% of the workforce is informal ➡️ Only 12% of SMEs are registered ➡️ 70–80% fail within 5 years The experts identified reasons that stifle SME growth in Cameroon: High taxes. Poor access to finance. Weak infrastructure. Bureaucratic hurdles. Yet, there is hope. SMEs comprise 95% of businesses and contribute 36% to Cameroon’s GDP. Panelists emphasized the necessity for tax reforms, digital transformation, capacity building, and focused support for youth and women entrepreneurs, who are increasingly driving economic innovation. Cameroon does not lack talent. It lacks the right conditions. So, here is the real question: What will it take to move from potential to progress? #ThinkBuildScale #WomenInBusiness #YouthEntrepreneurs #SMEs #InclusiveGrowth #ThinkBusiness (fb)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: EXECUTIVE AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM In a world of political, economic, and social volatility, think tanks and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) must lead with resilience and strategy. Are you leading a think tank or CSO in Central Africa? Ready to elevate your strategic and leadership skills in the face of growing uncertainty? Join us at the 2025 Executive and Strategic Leadership Program from August 5-6, 2025, at Djeuga Palace Hotel, Yaoundé. Under the theme "Navigating Volatility: Sustaining Think Tanks and CSOs in unstable environments". The main objective of the program is to sustain the leadership and effective management of think tanks and CSOs in the Central African region. This in-person workshop will equip you with the skills to navigate uncertainty, influence policy, and drive change in Central Africa. Spots are limited! The deadline for application is June 30, 2025. Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/5enkz3tm …………………………………………................................................ APPEL À CANDIDATURES - PROGRAMME DE LEADERSHIP EXECUTIF ET STRATEGIQUE Dans un monde politiquement, économiquement et socialement instable, les Think Tanks et les Organisations de la Société Civile (OSC) devraient faire preuve de résilience et user de stratégie. Si vous dirigez un think tank ou une OSC en Afrique centrale et vous souhaitez améliorer vos compétences en matière de stratégie et de leadership face à l'instabilité croissante. Rejoignez-nous au Programme de Leadership Exécutif et Stratégique 2025, les 5 et 6 août 2025, à l'hôtel Djeuga Palace, à Yaoundé. Sous le thème « Naviguer à travers l’instabilité : soutenir les think tanks et les OSC dans des environnements instables », l'objectif principal du programme est de soutenir le leadership et la gestion efficace des think tanks et des OSC dans la sous-région d'Afrique centrale. Cet atelier en présentiel vous permettra d'acquérir les compétences nécessaires pour naviguer dans une instabilité, influencer les politiques et causer le changement en Afrique centrale. Les places sont limitées! La date limite d'inscription est fixée au 30 juin 2025. Postulez dès maintenant : https://tinyurl.com/5enkz3tm #LeadershipForImpact #CSOs #ThinkTanks #PolicyLeadership (fb)