Our vision
Building a regional power by 2050
Africa is caught up in hyper-competition built mainly on three levers: hard power, soft power and smart power. To aim for continental leadership, every resource at our nation's disposal — without exception — must be identified, examined and mobilized by the State within a coordinated power strategy.
Power 237 pursues a threefold objective: bring stakeholders together around the concept of power, gather their contributions, then derive an actionable regional power strategy, at both sectoral and national level, and make it available to the relevant authorities.
Why this project?
A sovereignty issue
In a global environment where every State defends its own interests, strategic information becomes an instrument of sovereignty. Economic intelligence means collecting, analysing and protecting that information to decide better and faster.
Power 237 puts that intelligence to work for the country. Launched in 2024 as a national consultation, the initiative brings together public authorities, the private sector, civil society and the diaspora to map Cameroon's resources and turn them into a coordinated strategy.
What the project aims to achieve
- Reduce dependence on foreign markets and diversify the economy.
- Strengthen the country's negotiating power and national security.
- Improve Cameroon's image and showcase its expertise internationally.
Our analytical framework
Hard, soft, smart power: three pillars
Hard power
A country's ability to exert influence through its military, economic or technological strength: army, industry, economy and infrastructure.
Soft power
A country's attractiveness through its culture, values and ideas, promoted with conviction around the world.
Smart power
The smart combination of hard power and soft power to maximize influence and make the country's voice heard among nations.
The initiator
Dr. Guy Gweth
A strategic intelligence expert and project lead, Dr. Guy Gweth, President of the African Centre for Competitive Intelligence (CAVIE), is the founder of Power 237.
His approach rests on one conviction: a country's power is built collectively, by bringing together the skills of everyone working for its future.
The white paper
A strategy in 7 parts
The outcome of this consultation is a bilingual white paper structured in seven parts. It offers a roadmap to turn Cameroon into a regional power, from protecting its assets to projecting its international influence.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Power 237?
Power 237 is a strategic initiative dedicated to reflecting on, identifying and promoting Cameroon's human, economic, intellectual and strategic resources, with a projection to 2050.
Is Power 237 a book or an initiative?
Power 237 is first and foremost a strategic initiative. It draws in particular on the book Power 237: For a Regional Power Strategy 2025–2050, which gathers and formalizes part of the thinking that emerged from the process.
Who is behind Power 237?
Power 237 is part of an approach initiated by the African Centre for Monitoring and Economic Intelligence (CAVIE), notably through the inclusive national consultation dedicated to Cameroon's strategic future.
What is the goal of Power 237?
The goal is to contribute to a long-term reflection on Cameroon's positioning, competitiveness, influence and the levers that can support its development and regional power by 2050.
Who can take part in Power 237?
The initiative is open to all components that can make a useful contribution: public institutions, companies, entrepreneurs, researchers, academics, experts, professionals, civil society actors and members of the Cameroonian diaspora.
Can I join Power 237?
Power 237 is an initiative open to contributions and skills. Anyone wishing to bring their expertise, experience, ideas or contribution can reach out to the Power 237 team.
How can someone be identified as a talent by Power 237?
Power 237 highlights profiles whose achievements, skills or expertise can contribute to Cameroon's development and influence. Featured profiles may come in particular from entrepreneurship, science, innovation, industry, culture or the diaspora.
What place does the diaspora have in Power 237?
The diaspora is a major component of the reflection carried by Power 237. Its expertise, networks, skills, international experience and ability to contribute to investments and skills transfers can represent resources for Cameroon's development.
Does Power 237 only concern the economy?
No. The reflection covers several dimensions of Cameroon's power and development, in particular the economy, industry, entrepreneurship, science, technology, education, health, infrastructure, energy, diplomacy, culture and human capital.
How can I follow Power 237 news?
Power 237 news, publications, analyses and initiatives are available on its website. They can also be followed directly on Power 237's official WhatsApp channel.