ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Emerging Leaders is a unique program of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation targeting highly skilled and motivated Cameroonians under the age of 35. This program identifies remarkable leaders who demonstrate great potential in understanding public policy and are dedicated to driving positive change in the country. Now in its sixth year, the Emerging Leaders program aims to prepare a new generation of transformational leaders for Cameroon through specialized training and development opportunities. Participants are selected through a competitive process based on their leadership abilities and commitment to impacting society.
“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
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The challenge of youth socio-professional integration in Cameroon
By Pr NGO TONG Chantal Marie Executive summary Young people aged 18–35 account for more than half of Cameroon’s labor force and are the social group most affected by unemployment and underemployment. Difficulties in accessing
Accelerating Digital Transformation in Central Africa: What Levers for Industrialization and Youth Employment?
By Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea and Wirajing Muhamadu Awal Kindzeka Executive Summary Mobile connectivity in Central and West Africa continues to expand, reaching nearly half the population. This increase in internet access, however, has not yet translated into
Call for Applications: 2026 Emerging Leaders Program
Theme: “Vision. Action. Impact” September 7-9, 2026 Yaoundé, Cameroon Register now About the Emerging Leaders Program The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation launched the Emerging Leaders Program in 2019 to prepare a new generation
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