The project will directly contribute to increasing fiscal revenues into a road fund which will be used to upgrade and refurbish roads across Cameroon. It is expected to add $11.2m over five years and $80m over 20 years.

SDG assessment
9.4 + 17 – Strengthen domestic resource mobilisation to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection and develop domestic infrastructure, to support economic development and well-being.

Challenge: No previous PPPs in the road sector in Cameroon.

Channel: Demonstrate a PPP template for other investors to replicate.

Outcome: Increase investment appetite in this sector and so the development of the road network in Cameroon.

Passed Paris Alignment Assessment:

• Better road maintenance and improved toll infrastructure will reduce journey times for traffic on the roads and therefore has the potential to reduce GHGs from vehicles using the roads.
• There is a financial benefit for higher occupancy vehicles.

Physical – we conducted a risk assessment and the following mitigants were put in place:

• The EPC contractor will design stormwater drainage and develop a site drainage and maintenance plan.
• The project company will clear vegetation around stations and ensure emergency employee training on wildfire response.
• The project company will include heat stress mitigations (e.g., provision of shade, water, extreme temperature working policy, etc).

Mobilised $51.2m from the private sector.

TA provided $283k to co-finance the fees for social consultant to support implementation of the RAP (resettlement action plan) and LRP (livelihood restoration plan) to meet IFC PS5.

As part of the due diligence process, 38 HSES enhancement opportunities were identified which are now reflected in the Project Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP).