"Dear sons and daughters in the Diaspora, Bamenda remains your home and heritage. We recognize the immense contribution you continue to make toward the development of our city and communities. Today, we invite you to partner with us in rebuilding, investing, and strengthening key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure and youth employment. Your expertise, innovation, and resources are vital for sustainable development. Together, we can transform Bamenda into a resilient, prosperous, and inclusive city for future generations."
City Mayor
As the administrative capital of the North West Region, Bamenda serves a vibrant population of 2 million under the leadership of City Mayor Achombong Tambeng Paul. For the 2026 financial year, the City Council has adopted a landmark 5 billion CFA franc budget designed to catalyze urban transformation. This strategic investment prioritizes critical infrastructure, education, healthcare, and essential utilities like water and electricity. By further committing to sanitation and agricultural development, the council aims to drive sustainable economic growth and significantly elevate the community's overall quality of life.
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This mission aims to finance and support the restoration of dilapidated school infrastructure in the city of Bamenda, Cameroon. Identified needs include building repairs, roof improvements, sanitation rehabilitation, playground modernization, the provision of school supplies and furniture, site security (fencing), and access to water and electricity. The objective is to improve learning conditions and the quality of education for students.
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The city of Bamenda faces major challenges related to unplanned urbanization and a lack of basic urban services (waste management, access to drinking water, sanitation). Its technical and institutional capacities in urban planning, engineering, and land management are limited. This mission aims to strengthen the municipality's skills and improve coordination with local stakeholders to structure urban development and guarantee quality essential services for its growing population. The diaspora is invited to contribute its expertise to concrete projects and provide ongoing support.
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The city of Bamenda faces major environmental risks: landslides, flooding, and erosion, exacerbated by its mountainous terrain, uncontrolled urbanization, and deforestation. These threats jeopardize the safety of residents and sustainable development. This mission aims to mobilize the expertise of the diaspora to strengthen urban resilience and implement concrete solutions for mitigating and adapting to these critical challenges.
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The city of Bamenda, Cameroon, faces significant challenges related to poverty, marked by high unemployment, particularly among young people and women, and a heavy reliance on informal activities. The Northwest region is especially vulnerable due to economic instability and recent crises. This mission aims to support the municipal poverty reduction program by strengthening existing initiatives and developing new opportunities. Activities will include developing income-generating activities, implementing targeted vocational training, and supporting local entrepreneurship, particularly in agriculture and small businesses. Emphasis will be placed on improving access to microfinance and credit for women and young entrepreneurs. The mission will seek to strengthen partnerships between local authorities, NGOs such as Caritas Bamenda, SHUMAS, HOFNA Cameroon, and Livelihood NGOs, and the diaspora to maximize impact.
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This mission aims to strengthen our city’s international relations by leveraging the expertise and networks of the diaspora. It focuses on actively facilitating the establishment of new twinning arrangements and developing decentralized cooperation projects with cities abroad. The diaspora will act as a key bridge to identify opportunities, initiate diplomatic and cultural contacts, and support the implementation of mutually beneficial partnerships in key areas such as the economy, culture, education, and the environment.
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This mission aims to identify, assess, and promote investment opportunities with high potential for sustainable job creation in the targeted country/region of origin among members of the diaspora. We are seeking concrete and viable projects in key sectors such as agriculture, craftsmanship, green technologies, and local services. The goal is to facilitate diaspora co-investment by providing both capital and managerial or technical expertise to support the economic and social development of the territory.
View details →The city of Bamenda faces major challenges in its public transportation system, characterized by the lack of a structured system and a heavy reliance on individual taxis. This project aims to transform urban mobility by structuring a modern and accessible public transportation network. It involves attracting private investment to develop organized bus and taxi fleets, modernize infrastructure (stations, terminals), and integrate digital solutions (reservations, mobile payment).
View details →The city of Bamenda is making considerable efforts to improve urban hygiene and the living conditions of its residents through clean-up campaigns. These initiatives, led by the municipality and civil society organizations such as SHUMAS, include public clean-up days, community mobilization, and awareness-raising activities in schools and public spaces. While these campaigns are essential for reducing waste accumulation and promoting responsible waste management, they face challenges such as a lack of equipment and sustainable funding. Strengthening cooperation with international partners, including the diaspora, is therefore crucial to optimizing collection systems, introducing recycling solutions, and ultimately creating a cleaner and healthier Bamenda.
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The city of Bamenda, in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, faces critical public health needs exacerbated by rapid urban growth, insecurity, and population displacement. Major challenges include a high prevalence of malaria, insufficient access to safe drinking water and sanitation, shortages of healthcare workers and essential medical supplies, and limited maternal and child health services. There are also growing concerns about non-communicable diseases and mental health, all within the context of fragile epidemiological surveillance systems. This mission aims to strengthen integrated health programs in Bamenda, focusing on health system reinforcement, disease prevention, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
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Bamenda
Jacob Ngock Nwachan
Technical Adviser
Jeannette Ngekwih
Public relation officer ( PRO)
