Cameroon is advancing towards strengthening its transport infrastructure with the approval of a €330.48 million loan from the African Development Bank Group for the reconstruction and expansion of the Ngaoundéré-Garoua section of the Douala-Yamena economic corridor. This initiative is part of Phase 4 of the Transport Sector Support Program (PAST4), a key project that reflects the country’s determination to enhance its economic competitiveness and reinforce regional integration. The agreement was signed on March 19, 2025, in Yaoundé, in the presence of Cameroonian government officials and representatives from the African Development Bank.
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Minister of Economy Alamine Ousmane Mey emphasized that modernizing the Ngaoundéré-Garoua section is essential for boosting both domestic and cross-border trade, as well as improving connectivity between the north and south of the country. The project will enable better utilization of the region’s agro-pastoral and commercial resources, directly benefiting local communities. “This project will significantly contribute to our economic competitiveness,” Mey stressed during the signing of the agreement.
Aware of the importance of this project for its development, Cameroon will finance part of the investment, contributing €9.14 million, while the African Development Bank will cover 97% of the total cost of €340.7 million. In addition to road reconstruction, the project includes the construction of three interchanges and the development of socio-economic infrastructure such as markets, schools, and health centers, benefiting local communities and strengthening the regional economy.
This effort aligns with Cameroon’s National Development Strategy for 2020-2030 (SND30), which aims to diversify the country’s economy and facilitate market access for agricultural and industrial producers in northern Cameroon. Improving the Ngaoundéré-Garoua section will strengthen trade with neighboring countries, such as Chad, and contribute to Cameroon’s integration within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).
With a total investment of $1.88 billion in transport infrastructure, the African Development Bank continues to support Cameroon’s plans to become a key economic and commercial hub in Central Africa. This project marks a milestone in the country’s efforts to improve its infrastructure, support economic growth, and achieve greater regional integration.
