The celebration of the 7th Edition of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) officially began today in the North-West Region, with a vibrant launching ceremony held at the K7 Business Network conference hall in Bamenda. Organized by the Regional Delegation of MINPMEESA – North-West, the event was presided over by the Regional Delegate, Mr. Nganjo Cliff, and placed under the timely theme: “Productive Entrepreneurship and Opportunities of the Sub-contracting Regulation Law in Cameroon.”
The ceremony brought together a dynamic mix of institutional representatives, ecosystem actors, and business promoters committed to driving entrepreneurial growth in the region. Among the notable attendees were:
The Regional Chief of Service for the Promotion of SMEs
The Regional Chief of Service for Administration and Finance
A representative of Bamenda II Council
The CEO of K7 Business Network
57 SME promoters and young entrepreneurs
In his opening remarks, Regional Delegate Mr. Nganjo Cliff highlighted the importance of productive entrepreneurship as a catalyst for job creation, innovation, and economic resilience in the North-West. He emphasized that the recent Sub-contracting Regulation Law presents valuable opportunities for SMEs to integrate more effectively into major value chains, secure contracts, and scale their activities in a structured and transparent environment.
Participants engaged in discussions on strategies for improving competitiveness, accessing business partnerships, and leveraging the evolving regulatory landscape to grow sustainable enterprises. The event also served as a networking platform, allowing entrepreneurs to build connections, showcase their initiatives, and gain insights from experienced ecosystem leaders.
The presence of local authorities and the active participation of SME promoters demonstrate a shared commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial fabric of the North-West Region, despite ongoing challenges. The ceremony set a positive tone for the week-long activities planned under the Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration.
As Cameroon joins the global community in honoring innovation and entrepreneurship, today’s launch in Bamenda stands as a strong reminder of the region’s potential, creativity, and unwavering resilience.
The 7th GEW is officially underway—encouraging inspiration, learning, and growth across the North-West Region and beyond.