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Cameroon Defends Social Economy Model at Dakar Forum
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Cameroon Defends Social Economy Model at Dakar Forum

From Journal du Cameroun · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cameroon is participating in the second edition of the African Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy (FORA'ESS) in Dakar, Senegal.
  • The Cameroonian delegation, led by the Minister of SMEs, Social Economy, and Crafts, aims to share its experience in structuring the social and solidarity economy sector.
  • The forum seeks to accelerate inclusive economic policies across the continent, building on resolutions from the first edition held in Yaoundé.

Cameroon is showcasing its model for a social and solidarity economy at the second African Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy (FORA'ESS) in Dakar, Senegal. The event, running from July 7 to 9, 2026, brings together African nations to discuss and advance inclusive economic policies.

Led by Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy, and Crafts, Achille Bassilekin III, Cameroon's delegation is presenting its progress in organizing this economic sector. A key focus is the presentation of Local Social Economy Networks (RELES), highlighted as a tool for promoting this model.

The forum serves as a platform for continental dialogue, building on the outcomes of the inaugural FORA'ESS held in Yaoundé two years prior. Cameroon aims to contribute to the acceleration of policies that foster a more inclusive economy throughout Africa, leveraging its own experiences and advancements.

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Originally published by Journal du Cameroun in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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