Growth of SMEs in Cameroon: Significant Increase and Youth Involvement in 2025

According to the 2025 statistical yearbook from the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises, Cameroon has seen a substantial rise in SMEs, with the number increasing from 287,316 in 2019 to 472,208 in 2025. Notably, 42% of the new SMEs established in 2025 are founded by individuals under 35, reflecting a growing trend of youth entrepreneurship in the country.

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Yaoundé Hosts Salon for Women in Agri-Digital Entrepreneurship

A salon dedicated to women in agri-digital entrepreneurship is taking place in Yaoundé, focusing on training and access to financing. This initiative aims to enhance economic empowerment for young women and modernize agricultural value chains. The event aligns with broader government efforts to support youth and women entrepreneurs through significant funding reforms.

World Bank Funds 1,000 Young Entrepreneurs in Cameroon

The World Bank has allocated 5.5 billion FCFA to support 1,000 young entrepreneurs in Cameroon through the second phase of the Adaptive Social Safety Nets and Economic Inclusion Project. This initiative targets individuals aged 18 to 35 in major cities, focusing on sectors deemed promising by the national development strategy.

Cameroon Business Forum Relaunched in Douala After Six Years

The Cameroon Business Forum (CBF) was relaunched on October 21, 2026, in Douala after a six-year hiatus. Premier Joseph Dion Ngute presided over the event, emphasizing the importance of public-private dialogue and economic reforms, particularly focusing on productive transformation and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Cameroun classé en dehors des 20 pays les plus industrialisés d'Afrique selon la BAD

Selon l'Indice de l'industrialisation en Afrique 2025 publié par la Banque africaine de développement, le Cameroun se classe dans un peloton intermédiaire, ne figurant pas parmi les 20 pays les plus industrialisés du continent. Ce classement, qui couvre la période 2010-2024, met en lumière les défis auxquels le pays fait face pour atteindre ses ambitions industrielles.