This web page provides information in on the activities of the Office, views of the IMF staff, and the relations between Cameroon and the IMF. Additional information can be found on Cameroon and IMF country page, including official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English and French that deal with Cameroon.
At a Glance
- Cameroon joined the Fund in July 10, 1963; Article VIII
- Total Quotas: SDR 276.00 Million (As of February 29, 2016)
- Loans outstanding: ESF RAC Loan SDR 65 Million
ECF Arrangements SDR 5.58 Million - Staff Report for the 2018 Article IV Consultation (Country Report No. 18/235, July 23, 2018)
Office Activities in Cameroon
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Recent Economic Trends and Economic Outlook
Presentation
December 31, 2019
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REO presentation given at the University of Dschang
December 1, 2019
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Domestic Backlogs in Subsaharian Africa: amount, symptoms and solutions
Presentation
October 26, 2019
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Cameroon: Economic Recovery in a Context of Great Incertainty
REO Presentation
May 2, 2019
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Subsidizing Energy Consumption: Why it’s Wrong and What Can Be Done About it
Blog by Carlo Cottarelli, Director, FAD (IMF)
May 6, 2013
IMF's Work on Cameroon
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Introductory Remarks at the IMF’s African Department Press Briefing
October 25, 2024
Thank you for joining us today for the release of the October IMF Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa. Before we begin and take your questions, I would like to share some thoughts on the current economic developments in the region. The first point I would like to make is that economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa remains subdued, especially in per capita terms.
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July 22, 2024
Series:Country Report No. 2024/237
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July 3, 2024
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the sixth reviews under Cameroon’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangements.
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Transcript of IMF Press Briefing
June 6, 2024
Good morning, everyone, both to those of you here with us in person and those joining us online, welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. I am Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department. As usual, this briefing is embargoed until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in the U.S. I will begin with some announcements and then we will turn to your questions in person, on Webex, or via the Press Center.
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June 3, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Cemile Sancak, Mission Chief for Cameroon, visited Yaoundé during April 25-May 8 and held virtual meetings during May 9-31 to discuss progress on reforms and the authorities’ policy priorities in the context of the sixth reviews of the four-year program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangements, and the first review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The ECF/EFF arrangements were approved by the IMF Executive Board for a total amount of SDR 483 million (US$ 689.5 million) in July 2021 (see press release 21/237)
Regional Economic Outlook
October 25, 2024
Reforms amid Great ExpectationsSub-Saharan African countries are implementing difficult and much needed reforms to restore macroeconomic stability, and while overall imbalances have started to narrow, the picture is varied. Policymakers face three main hurdles. First, regional growth, at a projected 3.6 percent in 2024, is generally subdued and uneven, although it is expected to recover modestly next year to 4.2 percent. Second, financing conditions continue to be tight. Third, the complex interplay of poverty, scarce opportunities, and weak governance--compounded by a higher cost of living and short-term hardships linked to macroeconomic adjustment--are fueling social frustration. Within this environment, policymakers face a difficult balancing act in striving for macroeconomic stability while also working to address development needs and ensure that reforms are socially and politically acceptable. Protecting the most vulnerable from the costs of adjustment and realizing reforms that create sufficient jobs will be critical to mobilize public support.
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Fraudulent Scam Emails Using the Name of the IMF
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Departmental Papers on Africa
The Departmental African Paper Series covers research on sub-Saharan Africa conducted by International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff, particularly on issues of broad regional or cross-country interest. The views expressed in these papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF Management.