At a time when global economic balances are being reshaped and Africa is establishing itself as one of the main drivers of global growth, Cameroon has chosen an open, resilient economy that is firmly focused on productive investment.
Thanks to its geostrategic position at the heart of Central Africa, its wealth of resources, its human capital and the reforms undertaken to continuously improve the business climate, Cameroon now offers a favourable environment for investors seeking sustainable opportunities.
The Cameroon Investment Forum (CIF) 2026 is fully in line with this momentum. Under the theme “Unlocking new opportunities, investing in stability and growth: Cameroon, a strategic hub of the new African economy”, this fifth edition reflects the ambition to establish Cameroon as a key destination for domestic and international investment in the long term.
“The CIF is much more than a forum. It is a catalyst for partnerships, an accelerator of growth and a driver of transformation for Cameroon and for Africa.”Mr BOMA Donatus, Acting Director General of the Investment Promotion Agency (IPA)
Key facts
- Dates
- 18–20 November 2026 (accreditation and delegations on 17 November)
- Venue
- Yaoundé Conference Centre (Palais des Congrès)
- Organiser
- Investment Promotion Agency (IPA)
- Supervision
- Technical: Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic · Financial: Minister of Finance
- Edition
- 5th edition, biennial since 2017
- Website
- cif.cm
Expected outcomes
- 500–800 billion FCFA in investment intentions
- 40+ bankable projects presented to investors
- 15+ deals concluded or advanced
- Sector roadmaps and priority reforms for the business climate
- 500+ business meetings, 15+ countries represented
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A natural hub
Gateway to CEMAC and ECCAS and a key hub within the AfCFTA, with access to a market of more than 300 million consumers – the ideal base to establish a presence in Central Africa.
Economic resilience
Projected growth of 4.3% in 2026, inflation kept around 3% and a 14% increase in public investment, driven by the National Development Strategy (NDS30).
Reforms under way
Ordinance No. 2025/002 of 18 July 2025 on investment incentives, tax exemptions, support for company set-up through the IPA one-stop shop and human development programmes.
Key sectors with strong business potential
| Sector | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Agro-industry & agricultural processing | Cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rice, livestock and fisheries, supported by the Agri-food and Fisheries Import Substitution Plan (PIISAH) |
| Mining & industry | Responsible mining, local processing of raw materials, industrial estates |
| Energy & infrastructure | Oil, gas and hydroelectric projects, new dams, electricity grids, roads and ports |
| Transport & logistics | Road networks, port and rail logistics linking the CEMAC hinterland |
| Digital economy & ICT | A growing telecoms sector, fintechs, start-ups and digital transformation |
Be part of CIF 2026
Passes for the forum are available on cif.cm. Business Connect is free for all participants.
