Cameroonian companies can be more offensive in business - Gicam

Businesses in Cameroon have been advised to adopt a more offensive business module to increase their consumer base and be in line with world standards of business.

This among others was the focus of Gicam's general assembly and seminar in Douala which had in attendance, Ministers and business stakeholders agreeing on one point: Cameroonian companies can be more offensive.

It was, in fact, the focus of the three days of study and examination of the summit of academics and managers who met for the fourth time for the benefit of economic actors after Gicam's 120th General Meeting.

The management for the past six months has been approved by the members and a revised rules of procedure have been adopted.

A company that continuously market its product is proof that there is an effective individual behind its steering commands, said the minister, Zacharie Perevet, in a keynote address.

For employment and vocational training, Mr. Perevet immediately linked the problem to the objective of companies who require quality human resources in companies. "If the manager is effective then he must be well trained," he observed. This served as an encouragement to the audience of decision makers to use the best trained personnel.

However, the Minister hoped that members of Gicam will inform his administration about the jobs they create and already existing sectors that need growth and development. Thus, his ministry would direct more young people to train in such sectors and industries for the future.

The manufacturing of digital accessories is an investment opportunity to businessmen, suggested the Minister of Communication, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who was speaking of the importance of the changes taking place in the field of television. He said the importance of it is then fundamental to develop the vocational school programmes towards that field.

To gain market share, a company needs a cleaner environment as previously uttered by the president of Gicam, André Fotso. The union exposed what the government needs to reform to enable businesses to thrive to the best of their human, financial and material ability.

Meanwhile, Gicam gave the opportunity to participants to find new challenges to old systems of the business world.