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Strengthening the “Tech & Community: Bamenda To The World” initiative
byBamenda City(Collectivité locale)
Key information
Publication date
27 April 2026
Timing
Permanent
Remote action
Partially
Target audience
Diaspora exclusively
Innovation
Published on 27 April 2026
Innovation
General description
The 'Tech & Community: Bamenda To The World' initiative aims to transform Bamenda into a regional hub for inclusive digital innovation. It supports local technology solutions, such as Shisong Connect and ChopDirect, to improve healthcare services and agricultural processes. Key challenges include a lack of digital skills, limited internet connectivity, and inadequate infrastructure. This mission seeks to strengthen the ecosystem by developing skills, expanding networks, and providing access to funding for young entrepreneurs and local tech startups.
Impacts / Objectives
- Modernize healthcare services through digital tools to improve access to medical information and telemedicine.
- Improve agricultural efficiency by connecting farmers to markets via digital platforms, reducing intermediaries, and ensuring price transparency.
- Create job opportunities for young people in the technology sector (software development, digital services, ICT support).
- Develop the innovation ecosystem through strong partnerships between local authorities, universities, and...
Contribution details
**Skills:** Expertise in software development, digital health solutions, agricultural platforms, ICT project management, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and digital skills training.
**Influence and Networking:** Connections with potential investors, international institutions, development partners, universities, and startup incubators and accelerators.
**Donations:** Financial support for project development, equipment purchases, training program funding, and digital infrastructure improvement
Mission conditions
The mission involves close collaboration with local stakeholders in Bamenda, including entrepreneurs, universities, local authorities, and the community. An understanding of the region's socio-economic and technological context is an asset. Contributions can be tailored to participants' availability.
Expected remuneration
100% volunteer
Facilities offered
Dedicated contact person
Bamenda City
Cameroon
Diaspora focal points
J
Jacob Ngock Nwachan
Technical Adviser
J
Jeannette Ngekwih
Public relation officer ( PRO)
Estimated processing time: 96 hours
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Strengthening the “Tech & Community: Bamenda To The World” initiative
Bamenda City
Diaspora contributions sought
🎁 Donations
🎓 Skills
🌐 Networks & influence
Bamenda City
Cameroon
Diaspora focal points
J
Jacob Ngock Nwachan
Technical Adviser
J
Jeannette Ngekwih
Public relation officer ( PRO)
Estimated processing time: 96 hours
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