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Ministry of Communication (MINCOM)

Website: www.mincom.gov.cm

Head: René Emmanuel SADI

Other Organizations in the same Industry: Conseil National de la Communication, Conseil National de la Publicité (CNP), Commission Nationale de la Carte de presse, Comité de pilotage de la Cameroon Digital Television project (CAM-DTV)

Organizations under Supervision: CRTV, SOPECAM, IMPRIMERIE NATIONAL, CPE

Training Centres: ESSTIC

The Ministry of Communication in Cameroon is responsible for managing and regulating the country’s communication systems, including telecommunications, broadcasting, and print media. Its main goal is to ensure that all citizens have access to reliable and accurate information, while also promoting the development of the communication sector. The ministry works closely with media organizations and other stakeholders to promote freedom of expression and protect the rights of journalists. It also plays a key role in promoting government policies and programs to the public through various forms of communication.

Ministry of Defense (MINDEF)

Head: Joseph BETI ASSOMO

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Training Centres:

Commandement des Ecoles et Centres d’Instructions (COMECI) 1976 2001
Commandement des Ecoles et Centres d’Instructions Interarmées (COMECIIA) 2001
Centres et écoles
CIAC (Centre d’Instruction de l’Armée Camerounaise) 1959 1967
CIAT (Centre d’Instruction de l’Armée de Terre) 1967
CIFAN (Centre d’instruction des Forces Armées Nationales) de Djoum Soldats en milieu équatorial
CIFAN (Centre d’instruction des Forces Armées Nationales) de Ngaoundéré Soldats en milieu sahélien
CFTA (Centre de Formation Technique des Armées de Yaoundé Spécialités combattantes
CISA (Centre d’Instruction Spéciale des Armées de Yaoundé Spécialités non combattantes
CIT (Compagnie d’Instruction des Transmissions)
CPEFAN (Centre de Perfectionnement et d’Entrainement des Forces Armées Nationales de Ngaoundal 1965 Formation des sous-officiers
CPPJ (Centre de Perfectionnement de la Police Judicaire) Forme et perfectionne le personnel en police technique et scientifique
CPTMO (Centre de Perfectionnement aux Techniques de Maintien de l’Ordre) Destiné au recyclage des officiers de la gendarmerie mobile africaine en maintien de l’ordre
CRFA (Centre de Recyclage des Forces Armées de Koutaba Parachutistes
Cours Supérieur Interarmées de Défense (CSID) Officiers supérieurs
Ecole de Gendarmerie d’Awaè
Ecole des Gradés de Buéa 1961 1965 Formation des sous-officiers
Ecole de Pilotage de Garoua
EI Forces (Ecole internationale des Forces de sécurité) 2008
EMIA (Ecole Militaire Inter-armes) de Yaoundé 1960 Officiers supérieurs
ENSOA (Ecole Nationale des Sous-Officiers d’Active) de Sangmelima
ESIG (Ecole Supérieure Internationale de Guerre) de Yaoundé 2005 Officiers supérieurs

Decentralized Services:

1ère Région militaire Yaoundé 1983
2ème Région militaire Douala 1983
3ème Région militaire Garoua 1983
4ème Région militaire Maroua 2014
5ème Région militaire Bamenda 2018

Other Services

Travaux publics
Génie militaire
Santé
Hôpital militaire Yaoundé
Hôpital de la garnison Douala
Hôpital militaire Garoua
Hôpital militaire Maroua
CRESAR (centre de recherche pour la santé des Armées)
CEMPN (centre d’expertise médicale du personnel navigant)
Hôpital de campagne déployé dans le cadre de la MINUSCA en vue du soutien sanitaire des troupes

Description

The Minister Delegate at the Presidency of the Republic in Charge of Defence is like the person who helps make sure our country is safe and protected. They have important jobs to do:

  • They study and plan how our country should stay safe and protected.
  • They make sure the plans for keeping our country safe are put into action.
  • They work with the police and other groups that help keep the law and order.
  • They organize and manage special courts for military matters.
  • They watch over how our country works together with other countries to stay safe.

Overall, this minister helps make sure our country is strong and protected from any problems.

Ministry of Transports (MINT)

Website: http://www.mint.gov.cm/

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Social Media: https://twitter.com/camertrans?lang=en

Head: NGALLE BIBEHE Jean Ernest Massena

The Ministry is responsible for the coordinated development of all transportation. It maintains and regulates the organization, and the functioning of air, rail, road and maritime transport.

Description

The Minister of Transport is like the person who takes care of all the ways we travel and stay safe on the roads. They have important jobs to do:

  • They help make rules and laws about how transportation works.
  • They work to make sure our roads, trains, planes, ships, and other ways of getting around are safe and organized.
  • They plan and manage different types of transportation, like aeroplanes, trains, ships, and roads.
  • They make sure that everyone who works in transportation is trained well.
  • They watch over companies and groups that help with transportation, like airports and ports, to make sure everything is going smoothly.
  • They also look after important things related to flying and aviation safety.

Overall, this minister takes care of how we travel and makes sure we can do it safely and easily.

Ministry of Justice (MINJUST)

Website: http://www.minjustice.gov.cm/index.php/en/

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Tel: (+237) 33 58 14 12 / (+237) 33 78 98 54

Head: ESSO Laurent

Decentralized Services: Prisons, The Regional Prison Administration Delegations

The Ministry of Justice in Cameroon is responsible for ensuring that the legal system operates effectively and efficiently in the country. The ministry oversees the administration of justice, including the courts, prisons, and law enforcement agencies. It also provides legal advice to the government and ensures that laws and regulations are properly enforced. The ministry’s main goal is to promote justice, protect the rights of citizens, and maintain law and order in Cameroon.

Description

The Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals is like the big rule maker and protector of fairness in the country. They do many important things to make sure everyone is treated fairly and follows the right laws.

They write special rules called laws that help people know what’s right and wrong. They make laws about how people can become citizens, how the courts work, and how people are treated in the legal system. They also make sure that the jails and prisons are run properly and safely.

Imagine they’re like the boss of all the legal things. They work with other countries and groups to make sure the rules are good for everyone. They also watch over human rights and make sure that nobody is treated badly.

 

They have special friends called the National Commission on Human Rights and Freedoms that they work with to protect people’s rights. They also make sure the judges and lawyers are doing their jobs well.

They’re like the guardians of justice in the country, making sure that everything is fair and right for everyone.

 

Ministry of Public Health (MINSANTE)

Website: https://www.minsante.cm

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Head: MANAOUDA Malachie

Organizations under Supervision:

  • La Centrale Nationale d’Approvisionnement en Médicaments Essentiels (CENAME)
  • Le Laboratoire National de Contrôle de Médicaments (LANACOME) ;
  • Le Comité National d’Epidémiologie (CNE)
  • Le Centre Pasteur du Cameroun (CPC)

The Ministry of Public Health in Cameroon is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of the population through the development and implementation of policies, programs, and services. Its main objectives include disease prevention and control, health promotion, and providing quality healthcare services to all citizens. The ministry collaborates with other stakeholders such as international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector to achieve its goals. It also oversees the training and development of healthcare professionals, regulating medical products and devices, and the management of health information systems.

Description

The Minister of Public Health is like the health protector of the country. They do many important things to keep everyone healthy and safe.

Imagine the country is a big hospital. The Minister of Public Health helps make sure the hospital works well. They make sure there are enough doctors and nurses to take care of people. They also watch over special places where people go to get better when they’re sick.

They’re like health detectives too! They help stop big sicknesses from spreading around by doing special campaigns and giving people medicine to keep them safe. They even check that the medicine is good quality.

The Minister of Public Health also talks to other countries and groups to learn and share ways to stay healthy. They help train doctors, dentists, and other medical workers so they know how to help people the best way.

They have special friends called the World Health Organization that they work with to make sure everyone in the country stays healthy and happy.

The Prime Minister

Telephone: (+237) 222 238 005

Address: Immeuble Etoile, Boulevard du 20 Mai, Yaoundé

Email: contact@spm.gov.cm

Twitter : https://twitter.com/Pm237Services

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Current Prime Minister: Joseph DION NGUTE

Departments and bodies attached to the Prime Minister:

Dénomination Date de

création

Date de

dissolution

Dénomination Date de

création

Date de

dissolution

Secrétariat Général Cabinet du PM  
CONAROUTE Programme National de Gouvernance
Cameroon Business Forum 2009 COCAN 2014
Cameroon Investment Forum 2007 2009  Conseil National du Tourisme 1999
Comité national de pilotage de la migration

de l’analogique au numérique (CAM-DTV)

2015 Conseil National de la Décentralisation  2004
Comité National de Désarmement,

de Démobilisation et de Réintégration (CNDDR)

2018 Conseil de Régulation et de Compétitivité  2004
Comité Paritaire de Suivi de la Stabilité des Incitations

à l’investissement privé au Cameroun

2013 Comité de contrôle de l’effectivité des investissements 2013
Programme de Modernisation de l’Administration publique

camerounaise par la mise en œuvre de la Gestion Axée sur les Résultats (PROMAGAR)

Comité de suivi des recommandations du Grand Dialogue National 2020
Observatoire National Anti-Corruption 2000 2006 Plan Présidentiel de Reconstruction et de Développement

des Régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest

 2020
Haute Autorité de la Fonction publique Conseil Stratégique de Négociation et de suivi des projets miniers structurants

Ministry of Trade (MINCOMMERCE)

Website: https://www.mincommerce.gov.cm/fr

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Contact: 222 222 884

Head: Luc-Magloire Mbarga Atangana

Organizations under Supervision: Consumer Products Supply Regulation Mission, Caisse de Stabilisation des Prix des Hydrocarbures, Office National du Cacao et du Café

Partners: AFRIMET, Agence des Normes et de la Qualité, Bureau international des poids et mesures, CICC – Conseil Interprofessionnel du Cacao et du Café, CIDC – Centre Islamique pour le Développement du Commerce, Conseil National des Chargeurs du Cameroun, Direction Générale des Douanes, Fonds de Développement des Filières Cacao et Café, GUCE – Guichet Unique des opérations du Commerce Extérieur, Organisation internationale de métrologie légale, Organisation Internationale de Normalisation, Organisation Mondiale du Commerce, Port autonome de Douala

Description

The Minister of Trade is like a captain of trade in our country. Here’s what they do:

  • They make plans to help Cameroonian products become popular and successful.
  • They decide on the prices of things we buy and ensure they’re fair.
  • They make sure there are enough important things we use.
  • They find new places where Cameroonian things can be sold.
  • They make sure the things we make are high quality and safe to use.
  • They make sure that businesses follow the rules and compete fairly.
  • They talk to other countries to make agreements about trading.
  • They help our things compete and do well in other countries.
  • They make sure the things we buy and sell follow the rules and standards.
  • They watch out for how prices change and ensure we’re not spending too much.
  • They make sure the products we use are stored and delivered safely.
  • They supervise organizations that help with rules for things we buy and use.
  • They help Cameroon trade better with other countries and work with international groups.

Imagine them as the trade captains, ensuring everything is fair and works smoothly.

Ministry of State Property, Survey and Land Tenue (MINDCAF)

Head: Henri EYEBE AYISSI

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Organizations under Supervision: MAETUR, SIC

Projects: PAMOCCA (Projet d’Appui à la modernisation du Cadastre et à l’Amélioration du Climat des Affaires et du cadre de vie des populations du Cameroun)

Description

Tenure is like a guardian of the land and property in our country. Here’s what they do:

  • They create rules and plans for how land and property should be used and owned.
  • They manage and take care of land that belongs to the government and to private individuals.
  • They make sure that the use of land follows the rules and that nobody takes land that doesn’t belong to them.
  • They help the government get land it needs for important projects.
  • They take care of both movable (like things you can move, such as equipment) and immovable (like land and buildings) government property.
  • They make and manage maps that show where land and property are located.
  • They study and make plans for different areas of land to be used properly.
  • They work with other ministries to plan how land should be used in towns and rural areas.
  • They supervise an organization that helps with planning and developing land in cities and rural areas.

 

Think of them as a protector of land and property, making sure everything is fair and follows the rules.

Ministry of Industries, Mines and Technological Development (MINMIDT)

Website: www.minmidt.cm

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Head: FUH Calistus GENTRY

Organizations under Supervision: Société Nationale d’Investissement (SNI), Agence des Normes et de la Qualité (ANOR), Agence de Promotion des Investissements (API), Office National des Zones Franches Industrielles (ONZFI), Chambre de Commerce, de l’Industrie, des Mines et de l’Artisanat (CCIMA), Mission d’Aménagement et de Gestion des Zones Industrielles (MAGZI)

Partners: ONUDI

Plans and Projects:

Dénomination Date de création Durée prev
CAPAM (Centre d’Appui et de Promotion des Activités Minières) 2003
PRECASEM (Projet de Renforcement des Capacités dans le Secteur Minier) 2012 2017
Processus de Kimberley 2011
APROCOM-PH (Projet d’Amélioration de la Productivité et de la Compétitivité de la filière Palmier à Huile) 2007 2014
Plan directeur d’industrialisation
 Comité National du Codex et de la Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments (CNCOSAC) 2008
Infrastructure Nationale Qualité
Schéma National de la Qualité

Description

The Minister of Industry, Mines, and Technological Development is like a leader who helps our country with industries, mining, and new technology. They do many important things to make sure our country grows and gets better:

  1. Mining and Resources: 
  • They make maps of where we can find valuable things like minerals, oil, and gas.
  • They explore the ground to find these valuable things.
  • They make sure we use these resources wisely and make good things from them.
  • They take care of the natural resources we have, like minerals and gas.
  1. Industries and Factories:
  • They help local businesses make products.
  • They create special places called industrial zones where factories can be built.
  • They encourage people to invest money in businesses to help them grow.
  • They make plans for our country to make more things and become stronger.
  1. Technology and Quality: 
  • They work with smart ideas and new technology to make our country more advanced.
  • They make sure the things we use are good quality and safe, like the products we buy.
  • They protect special ideas and things people create.
  1. Helping Other Groups:
  • They watch over some important groups that help with industries and resources.
  • They talk to other countries and groups to share and learn new things.

They’re like a big helper to make our country’s businesses, resources, and technology better, so we can have a great future.

Ministry of Planning, Programming and Regional Development (MINEPAT)

Website: www.minepat.gov.cm

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Head: Alamine OUSMANE MEY

Organizations under Supervision:

Dénomination Date de création Date fin de tutelle
Formation
IFORD (Institut de Formation et de Recherche Démographique)  1971
IPD (Institut Panafricain pour le Développement)
ISSEA (Institut Sous-régional de la Statistique et d’Economie Appliquée)
SEDA (Société d’Etudes pour le Developpement de l’Afrique) 1974 199x
MAGZI (Mission d’Aménagement et de Gestion des Zones Industrielles)

Description

The Minister of Economy, Planning, and Regional Development is like a big planner for our country. They have three main jobs: economic stuff, planning, and making regions better.

Here’s what they do in each part:

  1. Economic Stuff:
  • They make plans for how the country can use money to make things better.
  • They make sure all the plans fit together and make sense.
  • They work with other countries and groups to get money and help for our country’s projects.
  • They watch how money and the economy are doing, and they help decide what to do next.

 

  1. Planning: 
  • They create big plans for how our country should grow and improve over a long time.
  • They study how many people we have and how they can work together for a better future.
  • They help make sure we have enough people with the right skills for different jobs.
  1. Making Regions Better:
  • They look at different parts of our country and figure out how to make them better places to live and work.
  • They make rules and guidelines for how different areas should develop and grow.
  • They check if the plans for each region are working well and make changes if needed.

They also watch over some groups that help with numbers and information, and they work with other countries and organizations to get things done. They’re like the big thinkers and planners to help our country become a better place for everyone!

They have a helper called Minister Delegate in charge of Planning.