Cameroon is rolling out a series of measures to upgrade its road, rail, urban and airport infrastructure as part of a broader push for development and competitiveness.
To this end, a workshop was held on 24 and 25 June 2026 to review feasibility studies for the creation of a Land Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTT) and for the development of a National Logistics Strategy (SLN) and an action plan targeting 2035.
The meeting brought together Mbamome Nkendong Divine, Director of Road Transport (DTR); Claude Misse Ntone, Director of Rail Transport (DTF); a team from the consulting firm Idea Consult International/TRT Studi Cameroun; as well as representatives from several partner administrations and financial backers including the World Bank and the African Development Bank.
In his opening remarks, the DTR urged participants to pay close attention to the findings of these preliminary studies, which are expected to effectively guide the next steps of these projects. During the discussions, consultants delivered comprehensive presentations on the conclusions of the work carried out.
The studies indicate that the ARTT should be based in Yaoundé, with an initial scope focused on road transport and a gradual expansion of its responsibilities. Setting up this body would require an initial investment estimated at 260 million CFA francs, covering the creation of the institutional framework, the renovation and equipping of offices, and the acquisition of necessary computer hardware.
The study on Cameroon’s National Logistics Strategy analyses the main features of the country’s logistics system, outlining strategic issues, challenges and objectives. It concludes by proposing an eight-axis action plan featuring dominant rail investments with costs estimated at €40 billion, along with the creation of a National Logistics Council to handle inter-ministerial coordination and arbitration.
At the close of the workshop, the Director of Road Transport praised the quality of contributions and the richness of the exchanges. He called on all stakeholders to maintain their commitment so that the next phases of these transformational projects for Cameroon’s land transport sector can be successfully carried out.
