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Country	Pillar	Factor	Framework title	Project cycle	Enforcement practice	Approval body	Approval requirements	Approval timeline	Approval cost	Key provisions	Watch developments
Cameroon	Social	Others..	Autres Politiques Sociales - Protection Sociale et Anti-Discrimination View source Social protection alignment, gender equality, anti-discrimination compliance, vulnerable groups protection	All project phases	Improving for donor-funded projects	Coordination entre multiples ministères	N/A	30-60 days for policy alignment verification	Social compliance verification $150-600 selon les politiques	Social inclusion requirements, protection vulnerable groups, gender equality	Social protection strategy strengthening 2025
Cameroon	Environmental	Others..	Autres Réglementations Environnementales - Changement Climatique et Genre View source Climate risk analysis, gender mainstreaming in environmental projects, anti-discrimination measures	All project phases	Growing enforcement in donor-funded projects	Divers départements coordonnés	N/A	30-90 days as ESIA subcomponent	Climate/gender assessments $200-800 selon les exigences	Climate resilience requirements, gender equality for IFI projects, anti-discrimination clauses	New climate adaptation framework 2025, gender policy strengthening
Cameroon	Social	Slavery	Code Pénal - Dispositions contre l'Esclavage Moderne View source Zero tolerance for forced labour, comprehensive worker protection, reporting requirements	All phases with continuous oversight	Good enforcement with international cooperation	Law enforcement agencies	N/A	Ongoing monitoring throughout project	$0 (government funded enforcement)	Complete prohibition of forced labour, protection protocols	Strengthening measures with regional cooperation
Cameroon	Environmental	Land use changes	Code de l'Urbanisme et Loi Foncière du Cameroun View source Land use permits mandatory, zoning compliance, community consultation for significant projects	Feasibility through Design	Urban areas well-enforced, rural areas variable	Urban planning authorities, regional offices	N/A	30-90 days depending on location and complexity	1-2% property value + administrative fees $50-150	Community consultation requirements, formal land use approval	Land registration digitization ongoing
Cameroon	Social	Child labour	Code du Travail - Dispositions de Protection de l'Enfant View source Minimum age requirements 14 years general, 18 for hazardous work, mandatory age verification	All project phases with continuous oversight	Improving with international monitoring and ILO support	Child Protection Unit, Labour Ministry	N/A	Immediate compliance required - ongoing monitoring	$0 (government funded monitoring and verification)	Zero tolerance policy, strict age verification, protective measures	Continued international focus and capacity building
Cameroon	Social	Occupational health & safety	Code du Travail - Exigences de Santé et Sécurité au Travail View source Comprehensive workplace safety protocols, PPE requirements, training mandatory, regular inspections	All phases with emphasis during construction	Moderate enforcement, improving with training programs	Occupational Health & Safety Inspectorate	N/A	7-14 days pre-operation approval - ongoing compliance monitoring	Inspection and compliance costs $100-400 by project size + PPE $40-150 per worker	Comprehensive H&S protocols, regular training, equipment standards	H&S law updates and capacity building ongoing
Cameroon	Social	Employment & labour relations	Code du Travail du Cameroun View source Employment contracts mandatory, local hiring preferences 60% minimum, worker protection standards, collective bargaining rights	Construction through Operations	Better enforcement in urban areas, limited rural inspection capacity	Inspection du Travail	N/A	14-21 days for registration and compliance verification	Contract registration fees $25-75 + social security 16.5% of wages	Local employment prioritization 60%, minimum wage 41,875 FCFA ($70), fair wage requirements, worker protection protocols	Labour law modernization and digitization planned 2025
Cameroon	Social	Agent safety and security (Rationale: this may fall under occupational H&S but given the sunking incidents, we thought it would be good to make it more explicit.)	Code du Travail et Réglementation de Sécurité View source Comprehensive worker safety protocols, site security measures, risk assessment requirements	Operations with particular attention to remote locations	Good coordination, varies by location	Multiple agencies coordination	N/A	14-21 days pre-deployment security clearance and ongoing assessment	Security assessment and implementation costs $400-1,500 by location + security equipment $3,000-15,000	Comprehensive security protocols, worker protection, incident response	Security framework improvements ongoing
Cameroon	Environmental	Solid waste & operational pollution	Décret n° 2013/0171/PM - Gestion des Déchets Solides View source Site waste management plans, regular monitoring, pollution prevention	Construction through Operations	Better enforcement in urban areas	Local municipal authorities with MINEPDED oversight	N/A	30-60 days for municipal approval	Municipality fees typically $50-200	Regular environmental monitoring, waste disposal protocols	National waste strategy under development
Cameroon	Social	Community consent	Décret n° 2013/0171/PM - Participation du Public dans les EIES View source Mandatory community consultation, public hearings, documented consent processes, grievance mechanisms	ESIA process with ongoing community engagement	Strong enforcement - Certificate requires public consultation	Environmental Assessment Department	N/A	Public hearings: 4-14 days, reading rooms 6 hours daily, 30 days for evaluation report	Integrated within ESIA process - public hearing costs $300-1,200 covered by proponent	Mandatory public participation, meaningful consultation, consensus building requirements	Public participation procedures being strengthened
Cameroon	Environmental	End of life management	Décret n° 2013/0171/PM du 23 février 2013 fixant les modalités de réalisation des études d'impact environnemental et social View source Waste management plan required for solar panels, batteries; proper disposal protocols	Construction through Decommissioning	Moderate enforcement, improving with international projects	Direction des Évaluations Environnementales	N/A	60-120 days within ESIA timeline	Integrated within ESIA fees $5,000-8,300	Proper disposal protocols, environmental compliance monitoring	Waste management standards under development
Cameroon	Environmental	ESIA	Décret n° 2013/0171/PM du 23 février 2013 fixant les modalités de réalisation des études d'impact environnemental et social View source Mandatory for all energy projects, comprehensive public consultation, inter-ministerial review	All project phases from feasibility to decommissioning	Strong enforcement with Certificate of Environmental Conformity required	Direction des Évaluations Environnementales	N/A	ToR: 20 days, ESIA review: 20 days, Minister decision: 20 days	Summary: ToR $2,500, Report $5,000; Comprehensive: ToR $3,300, Report $8,300	Comprehensive assessment with mandatory public participation and inter-ministerial oversight	ESIA database under development, procedure improvements ongoing
Cameroon	Social	Community land use	Loi Foncière et Pratiques Coutumières View source Mandatory community consultation, formal consent protocols, grievance mechanisms, customary law recognition	Feasibility through Preparation	Stronger with international project involvement	Local government, traditional authorities	N/A	90-270 days for community negotiation and agreement	Community compensation 2-4x annual household income + process fees $100-400	Free, prior, informed consent requirements, customary law recognition	Land reform and community engagement improvements ongoing
Cameroon	Social	Customer relations & consumer protection	Loi n° 2011/022 du 14 décembre 2011 régissant le secteur de l'électricité au Cameroun View source Service quality standards, complaint mechanisms, tariff regulation, consumer rights protection for mini-grids	Operations with continuous regulatory oversight	Developing regulatory capacity with technical assistance	ARSEL Consumer Protection Division	N/A	Authorization process 30-90 days	Authorization fees for mini-grid operators 100 FCFA/kWh tariff ($0.17/kWh)	Consumer protection protocols, quality standards, dispute resolution for mini-grids	Mini-grid technical regulations under development
Cameroon	Environmental	Wildlife	Loi n° 94/01 - Protection de la Faune View source Wildlife impact assessment, protected area buffer zones, species conservation measures	Pre-feasibility through Construction	Strong enforcement in protected areas and national parks	Wildlife Protection Directorate	N/A	60-120 days within ESIA timeline	Integrated within ESIA - no separate wildlife fee, specialist studies $1,500-3,000	Species protection protocols, habitat conservation requirements	Wildlife conservation strategy being updated
Cameroon	Environmental	Deforestation	Loi n° 94/01 du 20 janvier 1994 portant régime des forêts, de la faune et de la pêche View source Forest clearing permits required, reforestation requirements, biodiversity protection	Site Design through Construction	Strong enforcement in protected forest areas	Forestry Department	N/A	14-56 days depending on forest area	Permit fees $100-500 based on area cleared + reforestation bonds $200-1,000 per hectare	Mandatory reforestation, biodiversity conservation measures	Forest management plans being updated
Cameroon	Environmental	Emission regulations	Loi n° 96/12 du 5 août 1996 portant Loi-cadre relative à la gestion de l'environnement au Cameroun View source ESIA mandatory for energy projects; emission monitoring and GHG reporting required	All project phases	Strong enforcement with inter-ministerial committee oversight	Direction des Évaluations Environnementales	N/A	ToR Approval: 20 days, ESIA Review: 20 days	ToR Review: $2,500-3,300, Report Review: $5,000-8,300 (1.5-2M FCFA ToR, 3-5M FCFA Report)	Comprehensive emission standards, continuous monitoring protocols	New renewable energy standards established August 2024
Cameroon	Environmental	Others..	Loi n° 98/005 du 14 avril 1998 portant régime de l'eau View source Water use permits for hydro projects, environmental flow requirements, watershed protection measures	Feasibility through Construction	Good enforcement in major watersheds	Direction de l'Hydraulique	N/A	60-120 days for water use permit approval	Water use permit fees $300-1,200 - varies by project scale and water volume	Sustainable water use protocols, environmental flow maintenance, watershed protection	Integrated water resource management under development
Cameroon	Environmental	Environmental disaster management/business continuity plan (Rationale: minigrids are prone to physical climate risks such as extreme heat and given its fundamental infrastructure status in society, some countries may have policies on disaster management in response to unexpected events such as natural disasters. For example, it may require the infrastructure to be able to operate/perform at a given level of risk or incident frequency.)	Plan National de Gestion des Catastrophes View source Emergency preparedness for critical infrastructure, climate risk assessment, business continuity planning	Design through Operations	Limited enforcement except for major infrastructure	Civil Protection Services	N/A	30-60 days within ESIA process	Integrated within ESIA - no separate disaster planning fee	Climate resilience measures, emergency response protocols	National climate adaptation strategy under development
Cameroon	Environmental	Material sourcing (Rationale: much of the emissions for minigrids come from the supply chain such as material sourcing and transportation so it would be good to include them for assessment.)	Réglementation Douanière et Code des Marchés Publics View source Supply chain documentation for imported equipment, sustainable sourcing preferences, customs duty exemptions for renewable energy	Procurement through Construction	Good customs enforcement with new preferential regime	Customs Authority	N/A	60-120 days for customs clearance and certification	Preferential customs regime: 0% duties on qualifying renewable energy products (2024-2025)	Duty-free imports for certified renewable energy equipment, quality standards compliance	24-month duty exemption program from January 2024

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