Le pétrole : une dépendance dont le monde n’arrive pas à se défaire Introduction  À mesure que les sources d’instabilité se multiplient dans le monde, les marchés financiers réagissent de plus en plus rapidement au moindre signal laissant présager un risque pour l’approvisionnement. Qu’il s’agisse d’un choc sanitaire ou climatique, d’une décision politique ou d’un […]

Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Security: A Systemic Risk Exposed  Télécharger et lire la version française (PDF)   Introduction The Strait of Hormuz occupies a singular position in the global economic and geopolitical architecture. Its narrowest point, measuring roughly 33 km between Iran and Oman, makes it a strategic chokepoint through which nearly 20 million barrels […]

Consequences of American Protectionist Policies on African Economies Download the PDF Version Introduction On January 20, 2025, the world turned a new page in its history with the inauguration of Donald Trump. After serving a first term from 2017 to 2021, Donald Trump returned to the White House, becoming the 47th President of the United […]

Digitalization: A catalyst for Promoting Economic Freedom in Cameroon Download the PDF Version Introduction Economic freedom is vital for entrepreneurship, offering incentives, resources, and opportunities for business development. A less restrictive regulatory framework reduces costs and complexities, easing market entry for entrepreneurs. In Cameroon, time and financial constraints significantly hinder entrepreneurial pursuits, while complex administrative […]

Regional integration entails neighboring countries reaching agreements to enhance cooperation through shared institutions and regulations. This process involves the elimination of barriers to the free movement of goods, services, capital, and factors of production, thereby promoting trade and resulting in increased regional economic flows in relation to the rest of the world (Figuière and Guilhot, […]

The Impact of Climate Change on the Health of Populations in Cameroon Download the PDF Version Introduction According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2024 is projected to be the hottest year in recorded history, primarily due to rising concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Cameroon, like many other countries worldwide, is experiencing the […]

Introduction Economic freedom, defined as the ability of individuals and businesses to make economic decisions without excessive government interference, is a crucial driver of prosperity. According to the Heritage Foundation’s 2024 Index of Economic Freedom, Cameroon’s economic freedom score is 53.6, making its economy the 121st freest in 2024. The country’s score on economic freedom […]