Cameroon Agency Studies Senegal's Model for Rural Electrification

Cameroon's Rural Electrification Agency (AER) is actively seeking to replicate Senegal's successes in expanding energy access, particularly in rural areas. A delegation from AER recently concluded a three-day benchmarking mission in Dakar, engaging with Senegalese energy sector leaders from June 1 to June 3, 2026.

The primary objective of the visit, led by Daniel Tarh Tongabiang, Director of Studies, Cooperation, and Partnership Development, was to learn from Senegal's advanced practices in renewable energy and rural electrification. The AER aims to integrate these insights into its national strategies for improving energy access across Cameroon.

Key discussions were held with Professor Djouma Kobor, Director General of Senegal's National Agency for Renewable Energies (ANER). These sessions, including technical working groups, explored mechanisms for promoting renewable energy and cooperation models that could be adapted to Cameroon's specific context. The AER delegation also met with officials from the Directorate General of Energy within Senegal's Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines, and Jean Michel Sène, Director General of the Senegalese Agency for Rural Electrification (ASER).

Further exchanges took place with representatives from Senelec, Senegal's national electricity company. These meetings facilitated a comprehensive sharing of experiences concerning technical innovations, financing mechanisms, and institutional approaches that have driven the development of Senegal's energy sector. For AER, this mission represents a crucial step in forging strategic partnerships and identifying sustainable solutions to accelerate rural electrification efforts in Cameroon.