Cameroon Explores New Financing Mechanism for Cocoa, Coffee Sectors

Cameroon Explores New Financing Mechanism for Cocoa, Coffee Sectors BY Mercy Fosoh Cameroon is considering a dedicated financing window within the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) to support priority projects in its commodity sectors. The initiative was discussed during an October 8, 2026, meeting in Yaounde between Trade Minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana and CFC Managing Director Sheikh Mohammed Belal, with a focus on improving producer incomes and expanding local processing. According to the Ministry of Trade, the discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, improving access to project financing and increasing the share of commodity revenues retained by producing countries. Under…