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Authorities in Cameroon’s West Region have reinforced controls on public investment planning, as regional officials met in Bafoussam to assess project readiness and enforce stricter governance standards.
Regional meeting focused on project maturity
The meeting was held on May 12, 2026, at the Governor’s Office in Bafoussam.
It was chaired by the Regional Governor and brought together administrative officials and technical experts.
The Regional Delegate of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT) provided technical guidance in line with current regulatory requirements.
New regulatory framework highlighted
Discussions focused on three main areas.
Officials reviewed the regional project bank, examined the regulatory decree of June 17, 2025, and assessed nine regionally managed projects.
The decree requires detailed feasibility studies before any project is included in public investment programs.
Clear distribution of projects across departments
Projects are now clearly divided between locally managed initiatives and those overseen by sectoral state services.
This approach aims to strengthen accountability and improve execution at the local level.
Governor calls for accountability
The Governor urged prefects to ensure effective coordination of departmental project committees.
He also stressed that mayors must attend project maturation sessions in person.
According to regional authorities, this commitment is essential to delivering effective infrastructure and ensuring efficient use of public funds.