Yaoundé — May 29, 2026 — Cameroon has mobilized nearly CFA1.9 trillion in realised investments and created more than 16,000 direct jobs under its investment incentive programme, according to updated figures released by the Investment Promotion Agency (IPA).
The mid‑term assessment covered 156 companies approved between 2014 and 2024. In total, 453 firms received approval during the period, representing projected investments of CFA8 trillion and an estimated 180,000 jobs over the lifetime of the projects. While many initiatives remain under implementation, the IPA expects further investment spending and job creation as cycles progress, with some incentives valid until 2039.
Officials linked the results to Cameroon’s efforts to improve its business climate, notably through Ordinance No. 2025/002, signed on July 18, 2025, which introduced a revised framework of investment incentives to attract both domestic and foreign investors.
The agency highlighted that progress has been achieved despite global disruptions, including the COVID‑19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and supply‑chain constraints. Approved projects continue to advance across multiple sectors, contributing to long‑term growth and employment.
Cameroon’s incentive programme demonstrates how targeted policies can mobilize capital, strengthen industrial activity, and support economic resilience in the face of global challenges.
