Day 1
National Youth Forum — Fonajeune 2026
14–16 January 2026 · Palais des Congrès, Yaoundé
National Youth Forum
NATIONAL YOUTH FORUM 2026 A National Dialogue for Youth
Join the flagship gathering for Cameroon’s youth policies, innovation, and civic cohesion.
Policy
Official Theme
Empowering a generation of civic leaders, innovators, and builders for Cameroon’s future.
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Dialogue
3 Days of Panels & Co-Creation
Plenaries, thematic panels, and validation workshops with youth networks nationwide.
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Questions
Youth–Government Dialogue
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Opportunities
Tenders, Calls & Youth Platforms
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Live stream
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Plan
Seating Plan
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Docs
Necessary Documents
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Stay
Housing & Logistics
Plan accommodation, transport, and arrival logistics in Yaoundé.
Plan your visit →Timeline / Chronologie
Key milestones that shape the national youth agenda.
National Youth Policy 2025–2030
Objective
Align youth priorities across peacebuilding, employment, and sustainable development under the 2025–2030 agenda.
CNYC
CONEP
MINEC
African Union
United Nations
MINPROFF
MINEDUB
MINREX
MINEFOP
MINAT
MINAS
MINSUP
MINADER
MINDEF
European Union
UNFPA
UNDP
UNHCR
UNESCO
UNICEF
ILO
IOM
UN Women
British High Commission
GIZ
Plan International
LOYC
MANYOSFOP
Youth priorities are articulated through complementary frameworks, led by the NYPS Action Plan, employment and skills programs, and SDG-linked initiatives that strengthen peace, jobs, and inclusion.
Read more →Cameroonian Youth Dialogue Platform
Objective
Create a structured space for dialogue, advocacy, and co-creation between youth leaders and public authorities.
CNYC
MINEC
A consultative platform where youth present lived experiences, co-develop policy solutions, and monitor implementation of youth priorities nationwide.
Read more →National Youth, Peace and Security Agenda – Executive Summary
Objective
Equip young women and men with tools, spaces, and opportunities to be partners in building sustainable peace.
CNYC
CONEP
MINEC
African Union
United Nations
MINPROFF
MINEDUB
MINREX
MINEFOP
MINAT
MINAS
MINSUP
MINADER
MINDEF
European Union
UNFPA
UNDP
UNHCR
UNESCO
UNICEF
ILO
IOM
UN Women
British High Commission
GIZ
Plan International
LOYC
MANYOSFOP
An inclusive, intergenerational action plan aligned with AU and UNSCR 2250, positioning youth as peacebuilders and trusted partners in national cohesion.
Read more →Start of the Presidential Seven-Year Mandate Prioritizing Youth and Women
Objective
Place youth and women at the center of national development through employment promotion, entrepreneurship support, skills development, and social inclusion policies.
Government of Cameroon
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education (MINJEC)
Ministry of Women's Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF)
Public and Private Sector Partners
This septennat marks a new national orientation in which youth and women are declared priority groups. The government announced special employment and empowerment programs, including an initial 50 billion FCFA allocation in the 2026 State Budget to finance youth- and women-led projects.
Read more →Latest News
Official updates, communiqués, and key announcements from the National Youth Forum.
2026-02-02
CLOSING CEREMONY – NATIONAL YOUTH FORUM (FONAJEUN)
Recommendations of the National Youth Forum To sectoral administrations, and specifically to the Ministry in charge of Youth Participants recommended that adm…
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2026-02-02
Second Round Table with National Private Sector Partners
The session was moderated by Dr. Jean Duplex DONGMO KENFACK and Ms. Fadimatou IYAWA OUSMANOU, President of the Cameroon National Youth Council.…
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2026-02-02
Round Table with Technical and Financial Partners
The session was moderated by Professor SOH Fotsing of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT) and Fadimato…
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Panels & Roundtables
Panel 1
Education and Training
Education and Training
This panel brings together public institutions, education stakeholders, and youth organizations to discuss education and training priorities.
MINEDUB
MINESEC
MINESUP
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Panel 2
Economic Empowerment and Youth Employability
Economic empowerment and youth employability
Turning youth potential into decent jobs, income, and sustainable opportunities.
MINEFOP
MINADER
MINEPIA
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Panel 3
Special Plan for the Promotion of Youth Employment
Policy coordination for youth employment delivery
A structured presentation and dialogue on how the Special Plan for Youth Employment will be implemented.
MINFI / MINEPAT
MINJEC_IAP3
MINEFOP
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Panel 4
Youth Participation, Health and Well-being
Youth participation and wellbeing
Exploring how youth participation, health, and social inclusion shape national development outcomes.
MINSANTE
MINJEC (DIVAPJ)
MINPROFF
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Panel 5
Governance and Institutional Support
Institutional governance and coordination
Strengthening institutional coordination, accountability, and follow-up for youth policy delivery.
MINFI
MINEPAT
MINJEC
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Panel 6
Youth Peace and Security Action Plan (PAN JPS)
Youth peace, security, and prevention
A focused dialogue on implementing the Youth Peace and Security Action Plan (PAN JPS).
MINJEC (CELCOOP)
CNJC (PRESIDENTE)
MINSANTE
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Upcoming events
Program highlights and flagship sessions.
Day 1
14
Opening plenary & national commitments
Palais des Congrès, Yaoundé
Day 2
15
Youth innovation labs & policy clinics
Innovation Village
Journey
A strategic forum for national cohesion
Cameroon is at a pivotal demographic moment. With a rapidly growing youth population, investing in moral, civic and entrepreneurial capacity is critical to unlock the nation’s full potential. The National Youth Forum provides a platform to align government policy, development partners and youth-led initiatives around this shared ambition.
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Share progress on youth policies and reforms.
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Highlight innovative projects and funding mechanisms.
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Foster dialogue between ministries, partners, and youth organizations.
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Launch collaborative initiatives to scale impact.
Thematic Axes
Five pillars guiding the Forum’s discussions and measurable recommendations.
Education, Training & Skills Development
Strengthening youth capacities through education, civic values, leadership training, digital literacy, volunteerism and national integration.
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Economic Inclusion, Employability & Youth Entrepreneurship
Improving employability, supporting youth entrepreneurship, and strengthening pathways to decent work through skills, guidance, partnerships and opportunity access.
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Special Plan for the Promotion of Youth Employment
Promoting youth employment through coordinated actions, improved opportunity access, and stronger links between youth leadership structures and job/insertion programs.
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Social Cohesion, Peace, Security, Community Resilience and Well-being
Promoting social cohesion, peace and security through youth-led prevention, community resilience actions, and a stronger culture of dialogue and well-being.
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Governance, Citizen Participation and Youth Leadership
Enhancing youth participation and leadership capacity through better coordination, representation, and accountable engagement with institutions.
Explore axis →Speakers & Panelists
Meet the speakers, panelists, and keynote guests.
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Panelist
Prof Wilfred GABSA
moderator · SG/MINESUP
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Panelist
FADIMATOU IYAWA
moderator · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
M. LOGMO I
rapporteur
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Panelist
FOUDJO Christian
rapporteur · United Africa
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Panelist
MVOGO (SG CONEP)
rapporteur · CONEP
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Panelist
Dr WADOUM FOFOU
moderator · INJS
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Panelist
Mme DJEBBA Fidèle
moderator · CONEP
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Panelist
M. RAYNA MATHIAS
rapporteur · SDPEMJ
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Panelist
FORCHA GLEN
rapporteur · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
MVOGO ANDRE
rapporteur · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
DPEJ (institutional moderator)
moderator · DPEJ
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Panelist
FORCHA GLEN
moderator · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
M. Essama
rapporteur
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Panelist
Dr. Nathalie TAKA
rapporteur · DCOS
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Panelist
TSANGA Francis Jean Joel
rapporteur · International Group of Workers
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Panelist
Prof Pierre ONGOLO ZOGO
moderator
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Panelist
BOLIVAR
moderator · AFRIYAN
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Panelist
Dr TCHOKONTE Daniel
rapporteur
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Panelist
GAEL MELOMO
rapporteur · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
ALIROU YEDIDIA Jonas
rapporteur · Réseau Promotion de la Santé Jeune (Coordinator)
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Panelist
Representative — Réseau CRJ
rapporteur · Réseau CRJ
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Panelist
Representative — Réseau des CMJ
rapporteur · Réseau des CMJ
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Panelist
Representative — Réseau des Parlementaires Jeunes
rapporteur · Réseau des Parlementaires Jeunes
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Panelist
SG/MINEPAT (institutional moderator)
moderator · SG/MINEPAT
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Panelist
Clement NGIMARTOLES
moderator · CNASC
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Panelist
M. DJIDA Abel
rapporteur
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Panelist
ABSATOU ABDOU
rapporteur · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
NYEM Jean
rapporteur · Association des Volontaires Unis pour Education Civique et Morale
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Panelist
M. ACHA LEKE Christian
moderator
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Panelist
MESSAMBE CEDRIC
moderator · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
ENGOLA CINTHIA
rapporteur · DCOS
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Panelist
ZAMBO
rapporteur · Consultant JPS / CNJC
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Panelist
ATANGANA KOLO NGA
rapporteur · Réseau Emploi et Insertion Socioéconomique (Coordinator)
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Panelist
MINEPAT (institutional moderator)
moderator · MINEPAT
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Panelist
MINREX (institutional moderator)
moderator · MINREX
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Panelist
M. BOMKI
rapporteur
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Panelist
CEDRIC MESSAMBE
rapporteur · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
MAJO Aurelie
rapporteur · Jeune Chambre Internationale
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Panelist
President du Comité de Crédit de FOGAJEUNE (moderator)
moderator · FOGAJEUNE
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Panelist
NYEMB Jonathan
moderator
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Panelist
GLEN FORCHA
rapporteur · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
EBENGUE Adelyn Mathurin
rapporteur · Association des Promoteurs des Petite Entreprise du Cameroun
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Panelist
Dr TAIKI SIMON
moderator · Association de lutte contre le suicide
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Panelist
GAELLE MELOMO
rapporteur · CNJC / CNYC
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Panelist
SG — MINJEC
other · MINJEC
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Panelist
IGS — MINJEC
other · MINJEC
Partners
Institutional partners and strategic supporters.
Media preview
Moments from previous editions and partner campaigns.
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