30/06/2026
On Tuesday, 30 June, the Development Cooperation Effectiveness Dialogue took place at Mont Fébé Hotel in Yaoundé. Chaired by H.E. Alamine Ousmane Mey, Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT), and Ms. Nadine Perrault, UN Resident Coordinator a.i., the dialogue brought together UN agencies, development partners, civil society, and the private sector.
✅ Encouraging progress
The results highlight significant achievements: Cameroon’s National Development Strategy 2020–2030 (NDS30) scored an impressive 0.9/1, reflecting strong planning quality and alignment with the 2030 Agenda. In addition, 97% of new development partner projects are aligned with national priorities.
Aid integration into the national budget has nearly doubled, rising from 25% in 2018 to almost 50%, strengthening transparency and accountability.
⚠️ Persistent challenges
Despite progress, key challenges remain:
• Declining medium-term aid predictability (47% of partners provide 3-year projections, down from 80%);
• Limited use of national systems for reporting and audits;
• Insufficient reliance on national indicators (only 39% of projects);
• Partial progress on inclusive development, particularly for women, youth, and persons with disabilities (score: 0.6/1).
🔧 Way forward
Strengthening private sector engagement—aligned with the Kampala Principles—and operationalizing the partnership coordination framework adopted by Prime Ministerial decree are key priorities to enhance cooperation effectiveness.
👉 These efforts aim to boost development impact and accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Cameroon.
