Cdes annual report 2014

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CDES CAMEROON ANNUAL REPORT 2014

CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND ELECTORAL STUDIES

(CDEC CAMEROON)

Promoting Excellence in the Management of Democracy and

Electoral Processes.

ANNUAL REPORT 2014

Former The Crown Plaza Building

Commercial Avenue, Street 6

Box 355 Tiko

South West Region, Cameroon

Tel: +237 3333 1079 / 33302 7335

Fax: +237 33335 1079

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cdescameroon.org

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.cdescameroon.org/

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CONTENT

Title pages

Cover page…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Table of content ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2

Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

VISION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

STRATEGIES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

- Internship…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

- Workshop………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4

- Sensitization………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Mission…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 4

Main Activities for 2014………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

- reasons for promoting women to decision making positions…………………………………………5

- importance of promoting women to decision making positions…………………………………….5-6

- outcome………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

- Highlight of accomplishment 2014…………………………………………………………………………. 6

QUESTIONNAIRE……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

Questionnaire one…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-8

Questionnaire two……………………………………………………………………………………………. 8-10

Contact …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10

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ABSTRACT

CDES Cameroon was formed with the main objectives to build capacities, train,

advocate for changes, and promote inclusiveness. They also had and objective

to create an avenue for students to exploit tools that will encourage the value for

democracy in Cameroon and the world at large. This report is to evaluate the

activities of CDES Cameroon and its accomplishment in the year 2014.It should

be noted that CDES is a non-Governmental Organization created to put in place

and to correct the vices that is plaguing the society as concerning the exercise of

human rights.

VISION

CDES Cameroon’s vision is that of a Cameroon where everyone enjoy the rights

and privileges enshrined in all international conventions and instruments and national law; a

Cameroon in which democracy principles are respected and upheld; a Cameroon in which

peace and justice prevails and everyone enjoys equal opportunities; a Cameroon in which

everyone is given the chance to participate equally without discrimination; a Cameroon in

which leaders are called to account for their actions in a transparent and fair manner within

every voice and choice is valid.

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STRATAGIES

As said earlier, strategies were put in place in other to realize the vision and mission for the

year 2014: such as,

Internship

CDES Cameroon held an internship on the participation of women and accountability

in the delivery of services by council.

Workshop CDES Cameroon organized a workshop to discuss and generate ideas that

will help accomplish their vision

Another method used was to sensitize the public on the participation of women in the

society.

MISSION

In a world which democracy and elections cannot be taken for granted, the

mission of the center is:

>>to educate, promote and sustain excellence through the respect of key values and

principles of a decent and credible democracy.<<

In addressing our mission we:

1. Identify, equip and promote the right people to do the job for the good of everyone.

2. Create a fraternity of elections experts in solidarity with one another in the business

of importing and exporting election expertise everywhere in the world.

3. Focus on democracy, governance and elections – in establishing a sustainable

human resource based for professionals in the career of democracy, human rights

and elections.

4. Enable professionals who believe in accountability and credible elections to take

responsibility and ensure their beliefs and dreams for the institution are met.

5. Conduct research and advocacy for the inclusion of the marginalized and minority in

decision making processes.

ACTIVITIES

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The CDES activities of the year 2014 was so enriching and elevating as it main

purpose and objective was to educate the masses on the civic participation of women and

accountability in the delivery of services. It should be noted that even though it was so

challenging, it was a success by the end of the year. In other to realize this objectives, CDES

Cameroon went through hurdles in other to meet the masses. We had to go an extra mile

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organizing internship, and also to meet people and groups such as:

MEETING WITH ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES

Divisional delegate of WEF Limbe

Meeting with Sub Delegate and family.

Meeting with the D.O Tiko and assistant D.O Tiko, Mayor, 3rd Deputy Mayor and secretary

general Tiko.

Meet with D.O Muyuka, Sub Delegate WEF, SDF leaders, Mayor of Muyuka.

Meet with the D.O of Idenau.

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MEETING WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

1. Meeting with Handicap Women Association Tiko (physically challenged).

2. Meeting with Muslim Women

3. Meet with Destiny Youths Association Tiko .

4. Meet with Tiko Council Personnel (Civil Status Registry, Work Department).Just to

name these few.

PROMOTING WOMEN IN DECISION MAKING

Reasons for Promoting Women in Decision – Making Positions

It considered that, balancing participation of men and women in decision making

position is a pre- condition for improving the functioning for democracy and society, as

well as a respect for women’s right, their authomacy and their education, in a context

for shared responsibilities between women and men.

Ongoing under representation of women in political and economic decision-making

reflects a basic democratic deficit on the members and the broader international

context.

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CDES Cameroon saw it convincing of the need to make up for lost time. In view of the

un- representation of women in decision making bodies, it is a matter of urgency to

promote positive measures because those adopted to promote women participation in

decision making have had but limited impacts.

Therefore, there is the need to alert the communities and public at large for female

participation in decision making.

Importance of Promoting Women to Decision Making Positions

Equality rights is important because it can constrain the choice available for women in

many aspects of life .More women are educated and literate than ever before. More

women in position of power within an organization or government sees as strong role

model for younger girls .When girls see women from their own communities in

leadership positions, the possibilities for their own accomplishment becomes more

real.

Empowering woman, improving their representation and participation in all works of

life, but participation in the male- dominated world of business is critical to demonstrate

that women have the power to choose and define themselves, not only when it comes

to keeping a family together and organizing the household, but also in selecting their

career path.

When female are engaged more jobs are created, when they get involved literacy

poverty is eradicated, welfare support, family crisis centers support, women’s refuge,

reforms in the law, with women, any problem of the world get better. So it’s just fair to

promote them in decision making positions for things to get better.

This world is better placed when women have the power to lead.

Women bring a perspective that values not only competition but also collaboration to

organizations and teams.

Women leadership is more than important in today’s world is imperative whether in the

public or private sector organization that are led by inclusive leadership teams make

better decisions that deliver better results.

The qualities that are required to led in the 21st century include the ability to connect,

collaborate, empathize and communicate all qualities that tend to “female” in nature.

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Women leadership roles position organizations that makes them fit for the future.

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OUTCOME

Monitor and evaluate progress in the representation of women through the regular

collection, analysis and dissemination of qualitative and quantitative data on women

and men in all levels in the public and private sectors and disseminate data on the

number of women and men employed at various levels in the government on a yearly

basis; ensure access to the full range of public appointments and set up mechanisms

within governmental structures for monitoring progress in the field.

Encouraged greater involvement of indigenous women in decision making at all levels.

Took positive action to build a critical mass of women leaders, executive and

managers in strategic decision-making positions.

Trade Union and private sectors achieved equality between women and men in their

rank including participation in their decision making bodies and in negotiating in all

areas and at all levels.

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

Despites the challenges faced by CDES Cameroon, it is worth noted that we were able to

pull the strings in other to make our activities for 2014 a success. CDES proved its worth by

organizing internship, workshops and these was a success, moreover, CDES Cameroon will

accomplish more in the passing of time.

QUESTIONAIRE

‘’Fako Women Bridging the Gap to Decision Making And Accountability In Local Service Delivery’’

1) Bio data

a) What is your age? -------------- b) What is your level of education?-------------- c)

what decision making position do you hold in your

community?.......................................................................................................

2) Should decision making position be equally open to both men and women? -----------

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3) What can be done to encourage women to ascend to decision making positions?-----

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4) Has the situation of women participating in politics changed yet? if yes, to what

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5) What are the challenges as a women in a decision making position? ---------------------

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6) Do you think women have unchallenged access to political in formation? ---------------

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7) How best can women carry out effective service delivery? -----------------------------------

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9) Do you have any idea what service delivery means in our local context? ----------------

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10) What can other women benefit from other women in decision making

position?...........

11) How fit/qualified are women fit in handling these positions such a Mayor, Divisional

Officer, Minister as opposed to their male counterparts? ------------------------------------------

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12) Do you know of any success in delivering services piloted by a woman that are

favorable to women themselves and youths?----------------------------------------------------------

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13) What efforts are being made by women that you know to ascend to decision

making positions?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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14) What are some of the problems/barrier women face in ascending to decision

making positions:

Past

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15) Do you think Cameroon can someday have a female president? ----- -------------------

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16) What advice would you give to women who are interested in ascending to decision

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17) What has been your experience in making decision at your level of operation?-----

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Questionnaire 2: Municipal Governance, Accountability and Service Delivery

Framework Document within the Tiko Municipality

1) What service do you expect from the Tiko Council?--------------------------------------------

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2) Are you satisfied with the services delivered by the Tiko Council?-------------------------

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3) In what areas have the services of the Tiko Council been most effective to you?------

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4) Where do you think they have failed in delivering services?- ----- --------------------------

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5) What do you propose as a measure to improving service delivery by the Tiko

Council?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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6) Do you think the council is not doing enough to collaborate and seek consent with

the population in the aspect of service delivery? --------- --------------------------------------

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7) How would you as an individual want to participate in the process of service

delivery?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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8) Would you say Tiko is in progress, stagnation or regression?-------------------------------

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9) Do you see Tiko Council becoming the leader council in the years ahead?-------------

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10) What has been some of the hindrances to local service delivery in Tiko?------------

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11) If made the mayor of Tiko what main areas will you focus on more and why?------

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12) Do you think the council is using public funds the right way?--------------------------

Why do you think so?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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13) How accountable would you want the council to be in delivering services?----------

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14) In what way would you like the council to keep you informed with their operation?

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15) What contribution can you give to the council for it to effectively deliver the

services you want?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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16) How best do you think you can participate in joining the mayor to elevate

services rendered by the council? Meetings( how often), letters, council output

evaluation boxes etc?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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17) What effective ways can you suggest to the mayor for use in evaluating staff

output in delivering services?-------------------------------------------------------------------------

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18) How contributive do you think the Tiko population can be in enhancing their own

development? In what aspect can you best be engaged?------------------------------------

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19) What are the best method the council can use to inform you and other

Tiko people about its activities?--------------------------------------------------------

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CONTACTS

In case you are interested to support or assist this organization or become a

partner, feel free to visit our website www.cdescameroon.org or email us on

[email protected] .you could also contact us on at +237

233331079 or +237 233302 7335

http://www.cdescameroon.org/

mailto:[email protected]

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