CEMAC and CIDP explore partnership to accelerate regional integration

A potential partnership is forming between the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) and the International Council for Dialogue and Partnership (CIDP) that could significantly accelerate regional integration. The collaboration is set to focus on critical areas such as enhancing youth employability, fostering dialogue with the private sector, and improving community governance.

Discussions were held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, between Pierre-Guillaume Bissaï, CEMAC's Resident Representative, and Dr. Hemes Nkwa, the CIDP's General Coordinator. A key topic was the final report of the Permanent African Dialogue (DAP), examining how its recommendations align with CEMAC's current priorities. The talks emphasized strengthening cooperation with the private sector, improving engagement with member states, and optimizing community governance for more efficient resource management.

The issue of youth was a central theme, with mobility, employability, and regional integration identified as crucial challenges for the future of the CEMAC economic bloc. CEMAC Talks have recently highlighted the development of transversal skills as essential for economic integration. The CIDP delegation also met with CEMAC Vice-President Dr. Charles Assamba Ongodo, who advocated for a cooperative approach based on inclusion, sustainability, and cohesion among member states.

CEMAC has given its in-principle agreement to co-organize future CEMAC Talks and support initiatives for youth professional integration, including facilitating internships within member countries. This move signals a promising step towards greater regional integration, more closely aligned with the aspirations of the region's youth.

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We welcome the initiative and call for cooperation based on inclusion, sustainability, and cohesion among member states.