La startup Nera Pulse aide 305 jeunes à s'insérer professionnellement au Cameroun

La startup camerounaise Nera Pulse a récemment facilité l'insertion professionnelle de 305 jeunes à Yaoundé en un mois. Le ministère de la Jeunesse et de l’Éducation civique (MINJEC) soutient cette initiative, visant à élargir l'impact à 20 000 jeunes dans les mois à venir. Cette démarche s'inscrit dans une stratégie plus large pour lutter contre le chômage des jeunes au Cameroun.

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Cameroon unveils 2025-2035 Youth Policy with 386.1 billion FCFA budget

On August 11, 2026, the Cameroonian government announced a budget of 386.1 billion FCFA for its National Youth Policy 2025-2035 during a roundtable in Yaoundé. This initiative aims to tackle youth employment challenges, particularly in a labor market where 86.7% of jobs are informal. The government seeks to mobilize partners to implement this ambitious plan.

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.

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.

SNK Foundation launches scholarship programs for Cameroonian students

On October 2, 2023, the SNK Foundation announced two scholarship programs aimed at supporting underprivileged students in Cameroon. The Academic Innovation Scholarship and the Academic Excellence Scholarship for 2026 will cover tuition fees, housing, and provide monthly allowances, along with mentorship. This initiative is part of the foundation's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for youth in Yaoundé.