Cameroon CEEAC Women Drive Sustainable Cities with MINHDU

• The Minister of Habitat and Urban Development presented the main actions of the state regarding cleanliness and improvement of living conditions in Cameroonian cities to women from the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC).
• The 'Clean Cities' campaign is a key initiative aimed at promoting sustainable cities without waste, with results to be unveiled in October next year.
• Lawyers and compliance officers should review the results of the 'Villes Propres' campaign by October next year, as it may impact waste management practices and urban development projects in Cameroon.

The MINHDU emphasized the need to accelerate local actions to improve living conditions for populations sustainably.

The Minister of Habitat and Urban Development (MINHDU) presented the main actions of the state regarding cleanliness and improvement of living conditions in Cameroonian cities to women from the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) on the occasion of the 64th session of African Women's Day. The ceremony was chaired by the Minister of Promotion of Women and Family, in the presence of the Minister of Secondary Education. The MINHDU praised the organization committee's initiative and highlighted the relevance of the theme centered on sustainable and resilient cities without waste, placing women's action at the heart of family and community dynamics.

The MINHDU informed the audience about government measures to strengthen urban cleanliness. He mentioned the existing national policy for waste management as well as the 'Clean Cities' campaign, whose results will be unveiled in October next year in Maroua, on the occasion of the 2026 World Habitat Day celebration.

The MINHDU emphasized the need to accelerate local actions to improve living conditions for populations sustainably. He called on women, essential actors at the family and community level, to appropriate these policies to ensure their success on the ground.

The 'Clean Cities' campaign is a key initiative aimed at promoting sustainable cities without waste. The results of this campaign will be unveiled in October next year, which may impact waste management practices and urban development projects in Cameroon.

Lawyers and compliance officers should take note of the upcoming October deadline to review the results of the 'Villes Propres' campaign, as it may have significant implications for waste management regulations in Cameroon.

The celebration of 2026 highlights the central role of women in building sustainable, resilient, and waste-free cities. The Journée de la femme africaine aims to promote equality of gender, women's empowerment, and their active participation in socio-economic and political processes.

The 'Villes Propres' campaign is a crucial step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It demonstrates the government's commitment to improving living conditions for populations sustainably.

As Cameroon moves towards implementing its national policy on waste management, it is essential for stakeholders to be aware of the potential implications of the 'Villes Propres' campaign results on urban development projects and waste management practices in the country.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for the upcoming October deadline to review the results of the 'Villes Propres' campaign, which may impact waste management practices and urban development projects in Cameroon.

Source: Original reporting via Actu Cameroun