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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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This is a participatory database providing a snapshot of the adaptation finance landscape in Cameroon. We invite you to contact us with any additions or adjustments.

Sustainable Cities and Land Project

Timeline: May 24 – Jun 2031
Budget: USD 200,000,000, split as:
– Component 1. Transformative and Climate-Smart Urban Upgrading.
Sub-component 1.1. Upgrading of Urban Infrastructure and Services
Sub-component 1.2. Policy Support, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building
– Component 2. Improvement of Urban Land Administration Systems.
Sub-component 2.1. Policy Dialogue and Capacity Building for Improved Land Administration
Sub-component 2.2. Improving Land Tenure Security through Modernised Land Administration
– Component 3. Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
– Component 4. Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC)

Programme brief:
The Sustainable Cities and Land Project is focused on enhancing urban infrastructure and land management in seven key cities across Cameroon: Douala, Yaoundé, Limbe, Bafoussam, Garoua, Maroua, and Ebolowa. The project aims to improve urban resilience and promote sustainable practices while facilitating climate change adaptation. It emphasises community-driven development and the enhancement of public services to uplift residents’ quality of life.

Programme concept note
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