AfDB Approves $94 Million for Irrigation in Northern Cameroon

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $94 million loan — €81.2 million — to help Cameroon build irrigation infrastructure in its northern region. The financing supports a broader strategy to strengthen agricultural production and climate resilience in the area. What the AfDB Loan Covers Combined with an expected $8.7 million contribution from the Cameroonian government, the first phase of the Northern Agro-Industrial Development Program (PDAS-1) will cost about $103 million in total. Approved on July 13, 2026, the financing will fund the construction of three multi-purpose hillside dams and the development of 618 hectares of irrigated farmland. According…