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Cameroon adaptation finance landscape

Designed for financiers, policymakers, local impact brokers, and national and subnational governments in Cameroon, this tool clarifies adaptation finance flows and gaps and facilitates inclusive local adaptation by increasing transparency and knowledge on these finance flows.

Check out this short explainer video, user guide and the methodology document for more information on how to use this tool and to understand how it was developed.

This tool was developed as part of the BRIDGE project, supported by the Step Change initiative, and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, or of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada.

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Programme for the Economic and Social Development of Secondary Cities Exposed to Instability Factors – 1 (PRODESV -1)

Timeline: Dec 2018 – end of 2024
Budget: EU: EUR 20,000,000
FEICOM: EUR 1,500,000

Programme brief:
The Programme de Développement Économique et Social des Villes secondaires exposées à des facteurs d’instabilité (PRODESV) – 1, implemented between 2018 and 2023, focuses on strengthening the capacity of secondary cities in Cameroon to manage migration-related pressures and foster socio-economic development. With support from the KfW, the EU, and FEICOM, this initiative targets 15 cities in the Far North, North, Adamawa, East, and South regions. It emphasises constructing public infrastructure, creating high-labor-intensity jobs, and promoting local entrepreneurship to improve living conditions and economic opportunities. By addressing urban challenges and enhancing municipal capacity, the project contributes to regional stability, inclusive urban development, and environmental sustainability.