Cameroon’s National Fund for the Development of coffee and cocoa (FODECC) has been piloting an ambitious program to sustainably intensify cocoa and coffee farming while combating deforestation. Through its “Producers’ Counter” the project supports more than 120,000 producers (target: 600,000 by 2027) with electronic grants, business plans, and innovative digital tools. It encourages agroecological transition, quality improvement, and productivity while preserving natural forests. The initiative is fully in line with Cameroon’s National Development Strategy for 2030.
Sustainable Agriculture and Agroecological Transition in Cameroon
Countries:
Cameroon
Topics:
AgricultureForest sector+3
Status:
Funds Transferred
Amount:
$ 22,450,243
Start Date:
18/11/2024
End Date:
17/11/2027
Implementing Organizations:
IFAD
National Partners:
Minister of Economy, Planning and Land-use (MINEPAT)Fund for the Development of the Cocoa and Coffee Sectors (FODECC)
Timeline
Objectives
The project to support the FODECC aims to increase yields and improve livelihoods while protecting natural forests, by
- Digitalising and expanding the Producer Counter for transparent and scalable management
- Encouraging farmers to adopt sustainable land use and ecosystem-friendly techniques
- Reaching over 600,000 farmers with a focus on women and youth inclusion
- Enhancing traceability systems to maintain international market access
- Mobilising climate funds and environmental service payments for sustainability
- Applying the model to priority sectors like rice, maize, cassava, fish, poultry, and dairy.
million dollars approved
million dollars transferred by CAFI
million of subsidised producers to be managed by the FODECC computer system each year
potential direct beneficiaries
Strategic sectors to be supported
million dollars to be transferred under PES
Results to date
- Financing agreements signed on 24 Feb 2025
- Operational structures in place by mid-2025
Project document - FODECC - IFAD