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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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.

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.

Afriland First Bank to Focus on Knowledge Economy at PROMOTE 2026

Afriland First Bank is set to participate in the 10th edition of PROMOTE 2026, the International Salon for Enterprises, SMEs, and Partnerships. The bank will host its own event on June 17 in Yaoundé, aiming to enhance the knowledge economy and support SMEs. This initiative highlights the bank's commitment to fostering economic growth through innovative partnerships.

Foreign companies plan to reinvest over 94.6 billion FCFA in Cameroon

On June 9, 2026, the Investment Promotion Agency (API) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) released findings from a survey on foreign direct investments (FDI) in Cameroon. The results indicate that foreign companies already operating in Cameroon are committed to reinvesting their profits and enhancing their contributions to the national economy, signaling a positive outlook for the country's investment climate.