"MAPS Mission" for the implementation of  Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals

Under the leadership of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT), the objective of the mission was to support the Government in the identification and prioritization of targets, to accelerate the economic, inclusive and sustainable growth for its inclusion in public policies.

During the mission, the MAPS (Mainstreaming, Acceleration, Policy Support) met the Prime Minister, Head of Government, and the Minister Delegate to MINEPAT. The delegation also conducted consultations with sectoral ministries, representatives of civil society, the private sector and development partners.

He then reiterated the commitment of the Government of Cameroon, to implement the SDGs and reach the priority targets for the country.

The Minister Delegate to MINEPAT stressed the importance of integrating the SDGs into the document for the second phase of Vision 2035 in Cameroon, which is currently being drawn up.

Discussions were also carried out for the establishment of a coordination mechanism representing all actors in the Cameroonian society for the implementation and monitoring of the SDGs, and a roadmap has been established with a view to enabling Cameroon to continue its reflection on the contextualization and the effective implementation of public policies.

"The SDGs are a priority for Cameroon," noted Philémon Yang, Prime Minister of the MAPS mission. He then reiterated the commitment of the Government of Cameroon, to implement the SDGs and reach the priority targets for the country.

The Minister Delegate to MINEPAT stressed the importance of integrating the SDGs into the document for the second phase of Vision 2035 in Cameroon, which is currently being drawn up.

Discussions were also carried out for the establishment of a coordination mechanism representing all actors in the Cameroonian society for the implementation and monitoring of the SDGs, and a roadmap has been established with a view to enabling Cameroon to continue its reflection on the contextualization and the effective implementation of public policies.

"The SDGs integration process will be following the fundamental principle of leaving no one behind, to prioritize the inclusion of the most vulnerable populations," noted Ms. Allegra Baiocchi, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations system in Cameroon. Their realization requires the commitment of all actors: the government, civil society, and the private sector, she added.