Cameroon Economic Policy Institute

Cameroon Economic Policy Institute ‒ CEPI
Yaounde, Cameroon

The Cameroon Economic Policy Institute (CEPI) is improving economic development through fact-based research, policy advocacy, and training t boost entrepreneurship and free market ideals. Created in 2023, they implement programs that support the AfCFTA implementation, support private-sector-led development, and work with local and international organisations to unlock climate finance. Their research areas include trade, agriculture, climate finance, gender, fiscal, and monetary policy. They have two verifiable policy wins: lowering VAT on locally made flour and prompting policymakers to publish all export and import procedures in Cameroon.

Contact details

Website:
https://camepi.org/

Address:
BP0233, Yaounde

Country:
Cameroon

Sub-region:
Central Africa

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Cameroon, Africa
Operating languages
English , French

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2023
Institutional affiliations
Foundation , Government , No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Henri Kouam
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Henri Kouam
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
12
Cameroon average
19
Global average
87
% Female staff
2025
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
40%
Cameroon average
29%
Global average
50%
Age (years)
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
3
Cameroon average
9
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
40%
Cameroon average
27%
Global average
47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
120
Cameroon average
19
Global average
57
Financials
2024
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
$25,000
Cameroon average
$40,546
Global average
$7,726,779

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
91
Cameroon average
317
Global average
19,784
Subscribers (2025)
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
16
Cameroon average
78
Global average
7,397
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
591
Cameroon average
249
Global average
18,448
Followers (2025)
Cameroon Economic Policy Institute
1,000
Cameroon average
895
Global average
15,795

Data notes

Last updated: 18/02/2026
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
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