This upward trend is largely based on the maturation of major energy infrastructure projects and the deployment of agro-industrial processing units. However, the anchoring of these flows in capital-intensive sectors reminds us of the vulnerability of an attractiveness model that is still too dependent on large structural projects.

Targeting investments towards the local transformation of cocoa, cotton, or oilseeds is in line with the import-substitution policy. By redirecting foreign capital towards the national manufacturing sector, the Cameroonian economy seeks to capture more added value and reduce its exposure to external shocks. Nevertheless, the divergence between the optimistic estimates of regional financial institutions and the more cautious assessments of international organizations highlights the fragility of measuring these financial flows. This evaluation gap illustrates the sensitivity of the investment trajectory to environmental uncertainties and the volatility of the sub-regional economic situation within the community space.

The sustained realization of this renewed attractiveness is conditional on the state's ability to implement profound structural reforms in terms of the business climate. While energy and agro-industry are undeniable drivers of growth, the insufficient diversification of projects towards other high-potential branches restricts the diffuse impact of these investments on the entire economic fabric. The perpetuation of these financial contributions therefore requires a cleanup of the regulatory framework, simplification of administrative procedures, and securing of the legal framework for business, all of which are essential for transforming investment intentions into sustainable levers of diversification and job creation.


The Editorial Team

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