SOCIAL CAPITAL | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS

These days, reflecting on God and Grace has reminded me that be it in the public service, development world, or leadership, our plans only succeed when they respect the human spirit. While we often discuss “Economic Resilience” through the lens of data and fiscal policy, the calendar of these days is unique because it suggests […]

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Rethinking the Public Service: From Bureaucracy to High-Performance

Across Africa, the public sector is often viewed through the lens of a “branding crisis”-labeled as unproductive and rigid. While these stereotypes persist, they overlook a silent, data-driven revolution currently taking place in hashtag#Cameroon. As the Communicator-in-chief of the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development (hashtag#MINDDEVEL), I am witnessing this shift firsthand. We recently concluded

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The Future of Development is Visual

In a world saturated with data, “information” is no longer enough. To achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we need connection. In nearly two decades across hashtag#MINCOM, the hashtag#CDC, hashtag#MINDDEVEL and hashtag#ICO, I’ve learned that the most powerful tool for governance isn’t a report. It’s a story. As a bilingual communication strategist (🇫🇷/🇬🇧), I’ve moved beyond

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Is a birth certificate just a ‘‘piece of paper’’?

To the hashtag#WorldBank and International Monetary Fund (hashtag#IMF), it is the bedrock of financial inclusion. To the hashtag#UnitedNations, it is the foundation of SDG 16.9-legal identity for all. Even the hashtag#AfricanUnion sees it as a fundamental instrument for security. But for the millions of “invisible” citizens without one, it is the difference between participating in

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New leaders aren’t enough for hashtag #decentralization to succeed

With council elections approaching across hashtag#Cameroon and several African nations (hashtag#SouthAfrica, hashtag#Benin and hashtag#Somaliland) this year, the spotlight is on “who” will lead. But after 7 years of observing 384 councils in hashtag#Cameroon, I’ve realized the “who” matters less than the “how.”The gap between hashtag#decentralization policy and reality isn’t a lack of political will. It’s a lack

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Corporate Magazines Still Matter!

In an age of instant updates and vanishing attention spans, the humble corporate magazine often feels like an endangered species. So, if your organization still publishes one, and fills it with content people actually want to read, then you truly deserve applause.As a corporate communication practitioner, student, and teacher, I’ve watched this strategic tool slowly

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Where My Story Began!

Over the past three days, I had the privilege of returning to a place that shaped my journey-the Advanced School of Mass Communication (ASMAC) in the University of Yaounde II. This time, however, I wasn’t a student rushing to meet deadlines or perfecting a pitch deck. I was seated on the jury panel, evaluating the

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Thriving in a Fast-Changing Communication World

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In today’s whirlwind of digital transformation, where traditional media is constantly being redefined by the rise of social platforms, staying relevant as a communication and public relations professional requires more than just experience. It demands humility, adaptability, and lifelong learning. My personal compass in navigating this complexity has always been anchored on the following phrase:

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