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Schedule
8:00 AM — 8:45 AM
Registration
Arrival and Registration
8:45 AM — 9:15 AM
Networking
Networking among Participants
9:15 AM — 9:45 AM
9:45 AM — 10:15 AM
Keynote
Keynote
Topic: From Evidence to Action: Why Policy Uptake Matters for Central Africa’s Development
10:15 AM — 11:15 AM
Plenary Session
Plenary Session 1
From Potential to Prosperity: Advancing Central Africa’s Development Through Strategic Collaboration
- Dr. Esther Omam, Executive Director, Reach Out Cameroon
- Emmanuel Noubissie Ngankam, Economist, Independent Consultant
- Prof. William H. Arrey, Senior Consultant and Advisor to the Board of Trustees, Nkafu Policy Institute
11:15 AM — 11:45 AM
Break
Family Picture and Coffee Break
11:45 AM — 1:15 PM
Parallel Session
Parallel Session 1 — Breakout Sessions
- Session 1 — From Evidence to Action: Creating Decent Jobs in Central Africa
- Dr. Tii Nchofoung, Divisional head of Controls and Anti-Fraud Brigade, Ministry of Trade Menoua Division
- Éric Dibeu, Trade Commissioner, High Commission of Canada in Cameroon
- Dr. Yselle Flora Malah-Kuete, Development Economist, University of Yaounde II
- Session 2 — Addressing Conflict and Governance Fragility in Central Africa: What Works and Why Interventions Fail?
- Dr. Bobuin Jr Valery, Advocacy Specialist, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
- Maximilienne Ngo Mbe, Executive Director, REDHAC
- Prof. William H. Arrey, Senior Consultant and Advisor to the Board of Trustees, Nkafu Policy Institute
- Session 3 — Health Policy Uptake in Central Africa: Lessons from Health Systems Financing, UHC, and the Post-Pandemic Agenda
- Dr. Albert Ze, Founder and Director, IRESADE
- Dr. Anicet Onana Akoa, Country Project Manager, Data Science Without Border
- Dr. Ronald Gobina, Director of Health Policy and Research Division, Nkafu Policy Institute
1:15 PM — 2:30 PM
Break
Lunch
2:30 PM — 3:45 PM
Parallel Session
Parallel Session 2 — Breakout Sessions
- Session 4 — Democracy in Central Africa: Role of Think Tanks and Civil Society
- Dr. Ordy Philaine Betga Akeudji, Human Rights-Democracy Analyst, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Prof. Théophile Nguimfack, Research Fellow, Nkafu Policy Institute
- Dr. Desmond Ngala, Founder and CEO, Civic Watch Cameroon
- Dr. Barnabe Okouda, Executive Director, Camercap-Parc
- Session 5 — Engaging Stakeholders and Building Coalitions: What it takes to deliver results in Central Africa
- Marie Pierre Raky Chaupin, Resident Representative, UN Women Cameroon
- Dr. Eyole Monono, Programme Director, Center for Research on Democracy and Development in Africa
- Sylvie Jacqueline Ndongmo, International President, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
- Session 6 — Communicating Evidence to Non-Expert Audiences: Media, Social Media, and the Battle for Policy Narratives
- Websi Samson Ngangeh, Senior Broadcast Journalist
- Dr. Herve Tiwa, Founder & Executif Director, Med.IA Lab
- Paul-Joel Kamtchang, Executif Director, ADISI-Cameroon
3:45 PM — 4:00 PM
Break
Coffee Break
4:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Plenary Session
Plenary Session 2 — Conversation
Topic: Why Evidence Fails to Drive Policy in Central Africa: Diagnosing the Uptake Gap
- Barr. Jacques Jonathan Nyemb, Founder & President, The Okwelians
- Dr. Amina Christelle Djoulde, Executive Coordinator, Community Research and Development Center
4:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Keynote
Keynote
Topic: Leadership, Governance and Accountability in Health Financing for Human Resources for Health in Cameroon
- Prof. Louis Richard Njock, Secretary General,Cameroon Ministry of Public Health
5:00 PM — 5:15 PM
Wrap Up
Day 1 Wrap Up
8:00 AM — 8:45 AM
Registration
Registration
8:45 AM — 9:45 AM
Networking
Networking among Participants
9:45 AM — 10:15 AM
Conversation
Open conversation
Open conversation with audience on pressing, contemporary issues
10:15 AM — 11:15 AM
Plenary Session
Plenary Session 3 — Financing Think Tanks and CSOs in Central Africa: Building Sustainable, Independent, and Locally Rooted Institutions
- Samuel Nguiffo, Director, Centre for Environment and Development
- Armel Nyadjo Yombo, Director of Programs, CAMNAFAW
- Maximilienne Ngo Mbe, Executive Director, REDHAC
- Olivia Mukam, Entrepreneurship & Investment – Ecosystem Expert
Meet Africa
11:15 AM — 11:45 AM
Break
Coffee Break
11:45 AM — 1:15 PM
Parallel Session
Parallel Session 3 — Breakout Sessions
- Session 7 — Protecting Households from Financial Hardship: Strengthening Health Insurance Systems in Central Africa
- Dr. Constantine Asahngwa, Deputy Director Health Policy and Research Division, Nkafu Policy Institute
- Dr. Simon Noudji, Head of Communication, Marketing and Promotion, CTN-CSU
- Session 8 — The Green Book One Year On: Co-Creating Sustainable Value Chains in Cameroon (Session delivered by The Okwelians)
- Session 9 — Education, Human Capital, and the Evidence Base for Workforce Development in Central Africa
- Dr. Norah Asongu, Head of National Center for Education, MINRESI
1:15 PM — 2:30 PM
Break
Lunch
2:30 PM — 3:45 PM
Parallel Session
Parallel Session 4 — Breakout Sessions
- Session 10 — Improving Regional Integration in Central Africa: Energy as a Catalyst for Shared Prosperity
- Session 11 — AI for Policy Research in Central Africa
- Ayuk Etta, Founder & CEO, Mountain Hub & CITSCM
- Boris Landry Kouekam, Executive Director, Cameroon Artificial intelligence Policy Institute
- Prof. Norbert Tsopze, Associate Professor, University of Yaounde I
- Session 12 — Strengthening the Governance Ecosystem in Central Africa
- Sub-Topic 1: Rule of Law and Regional Integration in Central Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward
- Sub-Topic 2: Topic: Strengthening Accountability for Effective Employment Policy Implementation in Central Africa
- Dr. Aristide Mono, Director, Cameroon Intelligence and Research Society (SCIR)
- Prof. Ngo Tong Chantal, Research Fellow, Nkafu Policy Institute
- Cyrille Rolande Bechon, Executive Director, Nouveaux Droits de l’Homme
3:45 PM — 4:00 PM
Break
Coffee Break
4:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Conversation
Plenary Session 4 — Interview/Conversation
Women, Youth, and the Future of Work in Central Africa
4:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Keynote
Keynote 4
5:00 PM — 5:20 PM
Wrap-up
Wrap-Up
5:20 PM — 5:30 PM
Closing