AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTimber Value-Add: Sefeccam in Douala is partnering with Belgium’s LDCwood and RTT Houtimport to install three industrial kilns for thermal modification of fraké, with Jartek supplying the equipment and exports branded as SanghaWood. Water Infrastructure: Cameroon is speeding up first tender preparation for the $200m World Bank SEWASH water security phase, pushing the project team to finalize management and bidding documents. Electricity Connections: Yaoundé received CFA1.43bn in contracts for 20,000 new power connections under PRSEC, split into four lots covering equipment, installation and meter activation. Agri-Finance for SMEs: The CAFI-IDH program will channel nearly CFA14bn to help agricultural SMEs and cooperatives prepare for investment and unlock financing for deforestation-free value chains. Hydropower Financing Push: More than 50 institutions have shown interest in financing the 500MW Kikot-Mbebe project, even as the final cost gap remains unresolved. Port & Food Supply Chain: Douala-Bonabéri added eight grain silos for 40,000 tonnes of storage, aiming to cut unloading time and boost cereal handling for Afisa’s milling. Energy Drinks & Local Industry: Castel Group’s Boissons du Cameroun launched FEROX energy drink in Cameroon, starting a wider African rollout.
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