A concertation meeting was held in Bafoussam on August 20, 2026, to adopt a development integration approach for the city. The meeting, organized by the Bafoussam city council, brought together partners from the private sector, chiefs and quarter heads, mayors, and stakeholders in the development process. The goal is to create a wide and sustainable development space to maximize socio-economic benefits for the broader Bafoussam public.
The mayor of the Bafoussam city council, Tafam Roger, addressed participants at both the opening and closing ceremonies. He stated that the meeting aimed to study and develop a distinctive approach to the development of Bafoussam city. Tafam emphasized the importance of working together with chiefs and quarter heads, who hold significant positions in society, to provide a framework for moving forward together towards more equitable and sustainable development.
Tafam Roger highlighted the decentralization and transfer of competence to local authorities by President Paul Biya. This move aims to bring community leaders, ordinary people, civil society actors, and NGOs into the development process. The mayor stressed that the various actors were called together because they are well-suited to services such as health, education, and water in urban and rural areas.
The concertation meeting sought to adopt a common commitment design to eradicate poverty and promote economic growth. The mayor emphasized that all stakeholders must work together to achieve these goals. The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to share ideas and contribute to the development of Bafoussam city.
The Bafoussam city council organized the one-day concertation meeting to ensure that all stakeholders are on board with the development plan. The meeting was attended by participants from all three subdivisions in Mifi, including mayors and state holders in the development process. This approach ensures that the development plan is inclusive and representative of the needs of the entire community.
The development integration approach aims to provide a framework for sustainable development in Bafoussam city. The approach will ensure that all stakeholders work together to achieve common goals. The mayor emphasized that the city council is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that the development plan is successful.
The concertation meeting is a significant step towards achieving sustainable development in Bafoussam city. The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to share ideas and contribute to the development of the city. The Bafoussam city council will continue to work with all stakeholders to ensure that the development plan is implemented successfully.
Key points
- The Bafoussam city council held a concertation meeting to adopt an integrated development approach for the city.
- The meeting aimed to create a wide and sustainable development space to maximize socio-economic benefits for the broader Bafoussam public.
- The development integration approach seeks to eradicate poverty and promote economic growth in Bafoussam city.
