Since yesterday, 17 April 2024, the Cameroon National Shippers' Council (CNSC) is amongst the many exhibitors at the 4th edition of the Cameroon Investment Forum (CIF) in Douala.

This event, held under the High Patronage of His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, is organised by Cameroon's Investment Promotion Agency (IPA). Holding under the central theme: "Attracting productive investment in the agriculture and fisheries value chains with a view to boosting the import-substitution dynamics in Cameroon": Focus on the rice, maize, fish, milk and oil palm sectors, the Forum will run from 17 to 19 April 2024.

Through its exhibition stand, the CNSC aims to take advantage of its participation to further inform visitors about its various initiatives geared towards the promotion of import substitution and the "Made in Cameroon" brand.

The opening ceremony, presided over by the Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts, Mr. Achille Basilekin III, was attended by the Governor of the Littoral Region, Mr. Samuel Dieudonné Ivaha Diboua, and a host of administrative authorities. Most of the issues addressed during the various panels focused on economic growth through import-substitution.

 " Without significant support for SMEs/SMIs from the banking and financial sector, there can be no economic growth, let alone sustainable development " declared Mr. Donatus Boma, IPA Deputy General Manager. Following these enriching discussions, room was made for the signing of some MoUs.