Cameroon could raise 690 million dollars on international markets thanks to a partial guarantee from the African Development Bank. Financing targeted at social and green sectors, but under strict environmental conditions.
Cameroon is preparing a shift in sustainable capital markets. The AfDB plans to partially guarantee a 690 million USD loan intended to finance high-impact projects in energy, health, water, education, and agriculture.
The mechanism is innovative: the AfDB guarantee would allow Yaoundé to access more attractive rates and attract investors sensitive to ESG criteria.
But this opportunity comes at a price. The scheme is accompanied by strengthened requirements in environmental and social safeguards. Each project must demonstrate its sustainability, inclusion, and compliance with international standards.
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If realized, the operation would mark a new step in the country’s financing strategy, balancing the mobilization of external resources and the transition to greener and more inclusive growth.
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