Cameroon trains women to form business cooperatives
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Cameroon’s Ministries of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Women’s Empowerment are working with rural women in Ndian Division, South-West Region, to create business cooperatives.
Officials presented the cooperative model on October 15, 2026, during International Rural Women’s Day in Mundemba. The Ministries explained how women can form Common Initiative Groups (CIGs) and Simplified Cooperative Societies (SCOOPS) to pool resources and improve their businesses. The government hopes these groups will help women structure their economic activities and generate income.
In addition to learning how to establish cooperatives, the women participated in training on how to make liquid soap. This training provided them with skills for small-scale production and a way to increase their income. The initiative recognizes the important role women play in Cameroon’s economy, particularly in agriculture. By supporting collective organization and skills development, the government intends to strengthen women’s businesses in rural areas.
