“Taking refugees into account starts in the municipality.” The message was hammered home in Yaoundé on August 27, 2026, where MINDDEVEL and UNHCR presented their joint plan to include refugees in local development plans.
Local inclusion at the heart of refugee policy. In Yaoundé, the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees presented their joint work plan on August 27, 2026.
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The goal is to better integrate the needs of refugees into the plans and budgets of Decentralized Territorial Collectivities. The meeting brought together mayors, government representatives, technical and financial partners, and refugees themselves.
The discussions highlighted the frontline role of municipalities and regions in promoting socio-economic inclusion and seeking sustainable solutions. Beyond humanitarian reception, the aim is to make the DTCs the lever for living together.
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The government called on partners to strengthen their support to communities committed to inclusive, resilient local development that benefits both refugees and host communities.
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