The NewSETA team extends warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. _________________________ L'équipe NewSETA vous souhaite, ainsi qu'à vos proches, de joyeuses fêtes et une nouvelle année prospère. #NewSETA

Le dialogue entre les OSC et l'État a servi de plateforme de plaidoyer pour présenter le rapport de NewSETA sur l'état de l'accès à l'information au Cameroun, ainsi que la loi qui a été proposé à la suite de la publication du rapport. https://t.co/T7nQEpUdcV

The CSO–State Dialogue also served as a key advocacy platform to present and discuss NewSETA’s report on the state of access to information in Cameroon, as well as the proposed law that emerged following the report’s launch. Click to access the report: https://t.co/T7nQEpUdcV

Mr. Ndzi Derick and Dr. Sakah Bernard both reaffirmed their hope for improved CSO–State relations, emphasizing that a stronger partnership and collaboration would yield greater impact. We thank the National Endowment for Democracy for funding this laudable initiative. #NEWSETA

The final session of the day was a breakout session. Participants were divided into five groups and tasked with discussing key challenges and proposing recommendations to ameliorate State - Civil society relations. #Newseta #CsoStateDialogue2025

Panel Discussion-Improving Collaboration between the state and civil society in Cameroon: Challenges and opportunities Moderator: Mr. Prince Mundi Panelists: -Representative MINAT -Representative MINREX -Dr. Mokwe Welisane; -Mr. Chuye David

Dr. Sakah Bernard, a governance expert, delivered a presentation on Civil Society–State Relations in Cameroon. He explored the legal, institutional, and political frameworks shaping these relations,key actors and power dynamics, and strategies for collaboration and partnership.

At NewSETA's CSO-State Dialogue, the Executive Director, Mr. Ndzi Derick highlighted the objectives of the event: -reflect on the current state of Cameroon’s civic space; -highlight positive areas of cooperation; -examine challenges; -propose actionable, realistic recommendations

Today #NewSETA organises a #CSOStateDialogue, bringing together representatives of CSOs, journalists, and youth leaders, as well as some government institutions, with objective to identify key challenges and opportunities for collaboration between civil society and the State

OPPORTUNITY FOR CAMEROONIAN YOUTH LEADERS – FULLY FUNDED] NewSETA is accepting applications for the 11th edition of its annual youth peace and democracy series - REPAIR. Click on the link below for more information and to apply. https://t.co/vtgq6wQjXY

NewSETA hosted MDDT Cameroon for a strategic meeting focused on the major challenges confronting civil society organizations, within an increasingly restricted civic space. Discussions also highlighted key opportunities for growth, innovation, and partnership. #NewSETA

As part of our efforts to enhancing sound democratic practises in Cameroon, NewSETA deployed 81 observers nationwide for the October 12 presidential election. We are now compiling and analyzing data from the field to produce a report highlighting key findings and recommendations

#NewSETA, collaborating with the National Endowment for Democracy partnered with l’Association Camerounaise pour l’Autonomisation de la Jeunesse du Septentrion to organize a sensitization event in the North to enhance responsible citizenship and peace during Cameroon's elections

Within the framework of the Ballot Buddy initiative, #NewSETA partnered with the NDOLETISÉ Association to carry out two sensitization events in the East Region of Cameroon to explored the importance of voting, and the key steps of the electoral process in Cameroon. #ballotbuddy

NewSETA partnered with the Cameroon Association for the United Nations (ACNU) within the framework of the Ballot Buddies Initiative to carry out a sensitization event in the Centre Region with theme “Enhancing Youth Participation in Elections” #peacebuilding #elections #NewSETA

Today, NewSETA held a Webinar with some Cameroonian Journalists, which equiped them with skills to conduct a detailed media watch process for the upcoming Presidential elections Findings from this exercise will be integrated into NewSETA’s overall Election Observation Report

Des sessions pratiques aux discussions pertinentes, la quatrième édition de la Formation des Journalistes Camerounais etait riche en leçons. Écoutez le témoignage d'une autre participante qui raconte son expérience et les compétences qu'elle met à profit. #peacebuilding #election

Having been accredited to observe the October 12th Presidential elections, NewSETA, with its Regional Ballot Buddies, will deploy election observers across all 10 regions. The aim is to build resilient systems that foster peace, stability, and inclusive governance in Cameroon

During the 4th edition of the Training for Cameroonian Journalists, participants acquired valuable skills and insights to strengthen their work. In this video, another participant reflects on his key takeaways from the two-day program. #peacebuilding #elections #Newseta

La semaine dernière, NewSETA a organisé une formation des journalistes camerounais, financée par la National Endowment for Democracy Le premier jour a été marqué par des sessions très instructives et de riches échanges. Retrouvez les moments forts dans ce récapitulatif. #Newseta