Réunion de l'OSSP-CMR
et des opérateurs
d’assistance technique sur la manière de postuler au programme.
SUPPORTING OPERATION
TO THE
PRIVATE SECTOR OF CAMEROON
"OSSP-CMR"
About us
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Cameroon hard, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Strict rules to stop the virus have slowed the economy, harming both businesses and families. A survey carried out in 2020 showed that almost 90% of businesses, mainly SMEs, were affected, with some even at risk of closing down.
To help the economy recover, the government has drawn up a plan. The plan aims to strengthen SMEs and stimulate economic growth.
COMPONENT 1 : Strengthening the competitiveness of companies
This component aims to support the growth and resilience of businesses by
capacity building (technical, managerial and technological)
Improving the business climate
Supply of inputs, equipment and production tools
COMPONENT 2: : Conquête des marchés par les entreprises
The aim of this component is to facilitate companies' access to national, sub-regional, regional and international markets and superstores by
opportunity and market studies
supporting visibility and sales efforts
helping companies to standardize and certify their products
COMPONENT 3 :Financial support for companies
This component aims to facilitate SME access to appropriate financial products and services, through the following means
Financial education and the digitization of financial products and services
Setting up a mechanism for awarding grants to startups and innovative companies run by women and young people
Setting up agreements with financial partners (banks and selected microfinance institutions) to provide subsidized lines of credit to very small, small and medium-sized enterprises.
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How does it work?
Project objectives
The project aims to strengthen SMEs
as well as start-ups and innovative businesses, especially those run by women and young people, to build resilience and fuel Cameroon's post-COVID economic recovery.
Who can apply?
The project will support SMEs in sectors such as agriculture, livestock, fisheries, food processing, wood and digital technologies, including agrotech and fintech.
Eligible sectors and regions
The project will support SMEs in sectors such as agriculture, livestock, fisheries, food processing, wood and digital technologies, including agrotech and fintech.
Sectors
Wood
Élevage
Agroalimentaire
Fishing
Numérique
Agriculture
Regions
Strategic project priorities
Axis 1
Diagnosis and mapping of opportunities, to better refine the operation's interventions
Axis 2
Preserving business survival and improving the business climate for SMEs
Axis 3
Capacity of target companies to improve their productivity, competitiveness and capacity for innovation
Axis 4
SME access to appropriate financial products and services
Expected results
Result 1: Manual
The project will create a comprehensive SME support framework, including a baseline assessment of the impacts of COVID-19, a mapping of opportunities and needs, and the development of a national business opportunities manual.
Result 2: Self-sufficiency
The project will build SME resilience and improve the business environment by strengthening the production capacity of target companies, supporting local business associations and incubators, and advocating SME interests to public authorities.
Result 3: Market expansion
The project will enhance the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs by carrying out market research in target sectors, building technical and managerial capacity, improving financial knowledge and compliance with standards, facilitating market expansion and promoting the use of digital tools.
Result 4: Financial support
The project will implement tailored financial support for SMEs by creating a stabilization and recovery fund, supporting innovative SMEs and start-ups, and strengthening the capacity of microfinance institutions to develop innovative financial products and services.
Partenaires du projet
Our implementation partners
Technical partners
Financial partners
Banks
Microfinance institutions
