BUEA, PAV — In a bid to bolster municipal climate resilience, Cameroon has embarked on a strategic initiative to engage the private sector.
A high — level workshop, convened on March 12, 2026, in Yaoundé, marked a significant milestone in this effort. Hosted by FEICOM and part of the BRIDGE and IMPACT-CAM initiatives, the workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of local councils to secure private investment for climate projects.
The event, a collaborative effort between the Cameroon Economic Policy Institute (CEPI), ICLEI Africa, and FEICOM, sought to provide practical strategies for accelerating climate finance across Africa.
The focus was on improving project design, structuring public — private partnerships (PPPs), and aligning proposals with financial institutions’expectations. Henri Kouam, Founder and Executive Director of CEPI, highlighted the challenges faced by commercial banks in financing municipal climate projects, including weak project structuring and limited technical capacity within municipalities. Drawing upon international best practices from Rwanda and Egypt, Kouam proposed reforms to enhance the bankability of local projects and foster collaboration between public authorities and financial institutions.
Another policy brief, presented by Haiwang Djamo, National Coordinator, focused on improving access to private financing for local authorities. It outlined financing mechanisms, including PPPs, and outlined policy recommendations to strengthen climate finance mobilisation at the local level. Workshop participants identified key challenges, such as attracting bank financing due to poor project structuring and insufficient technical expertise.
They also recognized the potential of public — private partnerships in financing municipal climate projects across sectors like waste management and water systems.
The workshop concluded with a strong emphasis on building the technical capacity of municipalities in project preparation and financial structuring, as well as improving communication between councils and financial institutions. Access Bank’s expressed interest in financing municipal projects and the Memorandum of Understanding with the CVUC were highlighted as crucial frameworks for facilitating funding access. Impulsradio & Television Africa acknowledges the importance of these efforts in advancing climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in Cameroon.
The workshop’s outcomes underscore the strategic role of FEICOM in supporting municipalities and bridging the gap between project developers and investors.
As Cameroon continues to pursue its ambitious climate goals, the focus on attracting private sector investment is a critical step towards a more resilient and sustainable future.
*Additional reporting by ImNews*
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By This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: Panafricanvisions
Source: Pan African Visions
