The Cameroonian industrial landscape is about to undergo a major transformation. Since February 5, Magzi (Mission for the Development and Management of Industrial Zones), ECA (United Nations Economic Commission for Africa) and CVUC (United Communes and Cities of Cameroon) have begun consultations to deploy "tailor-made" industrial zones in five key regions: Centre, Littoral, East, South and West .

A strategy focused on decentralization

This project marks a turning point in the SND30 (National Development Strategy), aiming to make municipalities engines of growth rather than mere reception areas. The initiative rests on four pillars:

1. Customized models: Adapt each area to specific local resources.
2. Municipal autonomy: Transferring powers and economic benefits directly to town halls.
3. Social profitability: Identify industrial segments that create massive local jobs.
4. Land security: Guaranteeing the technical viability of sites and the absence of disputes.

From planning to action

According to Augustin Tamba, president of the CVUC, 2026 symbolizes the transition to operationalization. Magzi has ambitious plans, aiming for the overall development of over 6,700 hectares across the entire territory.

“2026 marks the transition from the planning phase to concrete operationalization on the ground.” — Augustin Tamba, National President of the CVUC.

Priority sites and massive investments

Several large-scale projects are already underway, driven by international partnerships, notably with the Emirati group SGC Investment (total investment of 433 billion FCFA ):

Location	Area	Focus / Project
Bertoua (East)	904 ha	Industrial park dedicated to wood (430 billion FCFA)
Yaoundé (Centre)	316 ha	Nsam-Mvan area
Nomayos (Central)	2 ha	Logistics base (3 billion FCFA)
Meyomessala (South)	100 ha	Renovation in progress
Edéa (Coastline)	To be defined	Wood processing and promising sectors