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Cameroon to Integrate Refugees into Local Budgets

From Journal du Cameroun · () French

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  • Cameroon's Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development and the UNHCR have launched a joint plan to integrate refugees into local development plans and budgets.
  • The initiative emphasizes the crucial role of communes and regions in promoting socio-economic inclusion and finding sustainable solutions for refugees.
  • The government seeks increased support from partners to bolster inclusive, resilient local development benefiting both refugees and host communities.

Cameroon is taking a significant step towards integrating refugees into the fabric of its local communities. The Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development (MINDDEVEL), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has unveiled a joint plan aimed at embedding refugee needs directly into the planning and budgeting processes of local authorities.

The initiative, presented in Yaoundé on August 27, 2026, underscores the principle that "the inclusion of refugees begins in the commune." This approach moves beyond mere humanitarian reception, positioning local and regional authorities as key drivers for socio-economic inclusion and the promotion of peaceful coexistence.

Discussions during the presentation highlighted the frontline role of communes and regions in fostering this integration. The plan seeks to transform these local entities into instruments for sustainable living together, ensuring that development initiatives are both resilient and beneficial to both refugee populations and their host communities. The government has appealed to partners to enhance their support for local authorities committed to this inclusive development model.

The inclusion of refugees begins in the commune.

— Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development (MINDDEVEL)This quote encapsulates the core message of the joint plan presented in Yaoundé.
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Originally published by Journal du Cameroun in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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