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Modernisation of the industrial tool and energetic transition of Sodecoton in Cameroon

Overview

This flagship project consists in enhancing the economic sustainability of Cameroon’s cotton sector through a loan supported by EU grants and AFD, in partnership with Sodécoton and the Government of Cameroon.

Main project activities include:

  • The rehabilitation and construction of a ginning plant to improve Sodécoton’s industrial capacity and better absorb seed cotton processing volumes
  • Strengthening mechanisms to secure purchase prices for producers, building on systems developed by Sodécoton since 2011
  • Supporting the company’s environmental governance and transition to a low-carbon trajectory, including the construction of five photovoltaic installations funded by the EU

Key information

Global Gateway areas of partnerships

Climate and Energy

Type of initiative

Country level

Geographical focus

Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries

Cameroon

Team Europe members involved

France

Initiative ID

IDI009-1

Milestones

  • First disbursement of financing by AFD and launch of the work

Contact

For any enquiries on the project and on partnerships' opportunities, please contact:

SGAE-RELEXatsgae [dot] gouv [dot] fr (SGAE-RELEX[at]sgae[dot]gouv[dot]fr)