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AUDIENCE GRANTED TO THE DELEGATION OF URUGUAYAN INVESTORS ON AN ECONOMIC AND TRADE MISSION TO CAMEROON

The Uruguayan delegation on an economic and trade mission to Cameroon was granted an audience on 22 November 2023 at the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation. The Minister, Dr Madeleine TCHUINTE, who was unavoidably absent, was represented by the Secretary General of MINRESI.

A delegation of Uruguayan investors was granted an audience at the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation on Wednesday 22 November 2023.  This audience was part of an economic and trade mission. This said mission is also a first in diplomatic relations between Cameroon and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. The representative of the Ministry of External Relations (MINREX) who accompanied the Uruguayan delegation made it known that this is the very first time that Uruguayan businessmen have visited Cameroon since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1989. This mission was of an exploratory nature, so to speak. The investors explored areas on which cooperation between Yaoundé and Montevideo could be based. Based on the composition of the delegation received at MINRESI, these areas could include fishing, livestock farming, electricity and renewable energy.

In her opening remarks, the Secretary General of MINRESI, Professor Rebecca Madeleine EBELLE ETAME, who represented the Minister who was unavoidably absent, described the visit as proof of the high esteem the Uruguayan delegation has for players and communities involved in science and technology.  She then gave the floor to heads of Institutes under the technical supervision of MINRESI and those from the central administration who had been invited to the audience, so that they could exchange views with the Uruguayan delegation on the potential areas of cooperation with MINRESI.

Uruguay is one of four countries in the world specialising in renewable energy. Uruguay is also a major fish exporter, and Cameroon is one of its main partners in this sector. After this mission, we will be looking at ways in which Cameroonian investors can benefit from Uruguayan expertise in order to implement the import-substitution policy.

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URUGUAYAN ECONOMIC AND TRADE INVESTOR’S DELEGATION GRANTED AUDIENCE IN CAMEROON

The Uruguayan economic and trade investor’s delegation was granted an audience at the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation on 22 November 2023. The Secretary General of MINRESI represented the Minister, Dr Madeleine TCHUINTE, who was unable to attend.

A Uruguayan investor’s delegation was granted an audience at the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation on Wednesday 22 November 2023.  This audience was part of an economic and trade mission. Moreover, it was the first of its kind for diplomatic relations between Cameroon and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. The representative of the Ministry of External Relations (MINREX) who accompanied the Uruguayan delegation pointed out that it was the very first time Uruguayan investors had visited Cameroon from the inception of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1989. The purpose of this mission was essentially to explore the economic terrain. Therefore, the investors had to prospect for suitable avenues of cooperation between the two countries. Judging from the nature of the delegation received at MINRESI, possible areas for cooperation could include fisheries, livestock farming, electricity and renewable energy.

The Secretary General of MINRESI, Professor Rebecca Madeleine EBELLE ETAME, representing the Minister who was unable to attend the meeting, considered this visit as proof that the Uruguayan delegation had great interest in science and technology, as well as stakeholders in these areas.  Thereafter, the heads of institutes under the technical supervision of MINRESI and those from the central administration who had been invited to the audience were given the floor to discuss the potential areas of cooperation between MINRESI and the Uruguayan delegation.

Among the world’s four leading renewable energy-producing countries, Uruguay is a major exporter of oil and gas.  It is also a major fish exporting country, with Cameroon being one of its main partners in this sector. The post-mission agenda will involve discussing potential avenues for cooperation between Cameroonian investors and Uruguayan expertise, with a view to implementing the country’s import-substitution policy.

©CelTrad/MINRESI

OACPS CONFERENCE-DEBATE ON YOUNG GREEN ENTREPRENEURS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN FRANCOPHONE AFRICA

The Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation presided over the opening ceremony of the conference-debate organized by the Research and Innovation Program of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), as part of the 44th Conference of Ministers of La Francophonie.

Representing the Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation, Dr Madeleine TCHUINTE, who was unavoidably absent, the Inspector General of MINRESI, Prof Gilbert TAGUEM FAH, presided over the opening ceremony of the Conference-Debate organized by the Research and Innovation Program of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).  The conference was held on 5 November 2023 at the Djeuga Palace Hotel in Yaounde, in the context of the 44th Conference of Ministers of La Francophonie. The theme: “How to make young green entrepreneurs the spearhead of sustainable development in Francophone Africa?”

The aim of this intellectual exchange was to examine young entrepreneurs’ contribution in implementing green transition in Africa. In his opening address, the representative of the Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation emphasized the central role that the Head of State, H.E. Paul BIYA, gives to youths on the path to development. In his speech addressing youths on the occasion of the 2019 Youth Day, he said that “tomorrow’s Cameroon will be built with you”. With this in mind, the representative of the minister outlined the activities and initiatives undertaken by MINRESI to promote youth entrepreneurship through innovation. In addition to the prizes awarded to junior researchers from Institutes under its technical supervision, MINRESI supports young independent researchers and innovators through the Excellence Week for Scientific Research and Innovation (JERSIC), whose eighth edition took place from 17 to 19 October 2023. MINRESI also contributed to the incubation of young start-up entrepreneurs who received funding from the French Embassy in Cameroon. Speaking specifically about green entrepreneurship, the institutes under MINRESI supervision are strongly involved in the development of environmentally-friendly products and tools.

OACPS’ action in favour of young green entrepreneurs aims to facilitate innovation and research among young people in over 70 countries. To date, 100,000 young people have been trained worldwide thanks to funding from the European Union. Many have been incubated and have gone ahead to set up their own businesses.

Translated by Celtrad/MINRESI

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