Cameroon to provide CFA275,000 grants to 20,000 young workers
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The Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development in Cameroon is launching a new round of grants for 20,000 young people working in the informal sector.
Minister Alamine Ousmane Mey announced the second phase of the Youth Economic Inclusion Program (IEJ) to support self-employed individuals who lack other job opportunities or specific skills. The government will distribute these non-repayable grants to citizens aged 18 to 35 who live in eight specific cities, including Douala and Yaoundé.
Each beneficiary will receive CFA275,000, which the ministry plans to distribute in two installments via electronic payments. The project aims to improve economic inclusion for vulnerable youth across various regions. Applicants must submit their requests through an online process to qualify for the total allocation of more than CFA5.5 billion.
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