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At the UK Pavilion during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbusiness.africa\/en\/promote-2026-tech-chantier-unveils-tcpos-an-offline-first-smart-pos-designed-for-african-smes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PROMOTE 2026<\/a>, <strong>AECO<\/strong>, an educational advisory and investment consultancy, unveiled a series of strategic solutions designed to make world-class learning accessible directly within the country.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an exclusive interview with <em>Digital Business Africa<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cm.linkedin.com\/in\/ewang-atabe-3bbb4689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ewang ATABE<\/strong><\/a>, Founder of AECO, highlighted how localizing international education can help stem the growing issue of brain drain in Cameroon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the years, we have observed a steadily rising demand for quality international education among Cameroonians. However, we also noticed that most of this talent leaves the country to pursue these opportunities and rarely returns, contributing to a significant brain drain. To address this, AECO\u2014in partnership with the UK\u2014is working to delocalize education by bringing top-tier international learning directly into Cameroon,\u201d explained Ewang ATABE.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>An e-learning platform starting at 10,000 XAF<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Aligning with the Cameroonian government&#8217;s national priorities on technical training and human capital development, AECO launched a new skills platform during the salon. Through its British partnerships, the company acquired access to over 2,000 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified courses.<\/p>\n<p>Like global e-learning platforms like Udemy, the solution allows Cameroonian students, job seekers, and working professionals to upskill or reskill according to actual market demand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCameroonians now have the opportunity to access a local platform and pay using everyday payment methods such as MTN Mobile Money, Orange Money, or bank cards. They can purchase a course for as low as 10,000 XAF and learn high-demand skills that employers are actively looking for,\u201d added Ewang ATABE.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Building human capital for sovereign digital governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Representing the dynamic Silicon Mountain innovation hub, AECO\u2019s approach demonstrates how private sector partnerships can directly support national development goals by training market-ready talent locally.<\/p>\n<p>This effort to build a digitally skilled, highly qualified local workforce aligns seamlessly with the vision of <strong>E-Gov&#8217;A 2026<\/strong> (<em>E-Gov Africa Summit, Expo &amp; Awards<\/em>), scheduled to take place from <strong>October 14 to 16, 2026<\/strong>, at the Palais des Congr\u00e8s in Yaound\u00e9 under the patronage of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. Organized by <strong>Digital Business Africa<\/strong> in partnership with <strong>Smart Click Africa<\/strong>, the upcoming summit will address <em>\u201cArtificial Intelligence and E-Governance: Building Efficient Public Services in a Cashless and Paperless Africa.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By democratizing access to professional certifications and digital skills, initiatives like AECO ensure that both the public and private sectors have access to the homegrown expertise needed to drive Africa&#8217;s paperless and cashless transformation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Digital Business Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[DIGITAL Business Africa] \u2013 As Cameroon accelerates its transition toward a knowledge-based economy, bridging the skill gap while retaining top local talent remains a critical challenge. 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