(Business in Cameroon) – Cameroon’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) is participating in the 40th Trade Expo Indonesia, which began on October 15 in Greater Jakarta. The five-day event gathers more than 1,500 international participants. The IPA’s stated goal is to promote investment opportunities in Cameroon’s key economic sectors and pursue South-South cooperation.
The delegation, sent by Interim General Manager Boma Donatus, is focusing on the agro-industry, mining, and infrastructure sectors. The team includes Eku Harrison Ako, Chief of Service for Investment Promotion for Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, and Cho Robert Moka, Chief of Service for Primary Sector Promotion. They are engaging with international buyers, exporters, and manufacturers to find new markets for Cameroonian products and attract investment.
Recent economic data provides context for this initiative. Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Cameroon reached $925 million in 2024, a 15.7% increase from the approximately $799 million recorded in 2023. A World Bank report from July 2025 noted that Cameroon’s economy grew by 3.5% in 2024, compared to 3.2% in 2023. During the same period, inflation decreased from 7.4% to 4.5%.
The 40th Trade Expo Indonesia includes business matching sessions, trade missions, and investment forums. The IPA is using these platforms to seek new economic partnerships and attract foreign direct investment to the country.
Mercy Fosoh
