Budget 2027: Behind the 30% Target for Investment, Unpaid Bills to Settle and Projects to Complete

Cameroon aims to allocate at least 30% of its total budget to investment in 2027, focusing on ongoing projects and pending payments. A circular signed on October 12, 2026, by Paul Biya restricts the initiation of new projects in certain administrations, except within the remaining budget space after current projects and unpaid bills are accounted for. Agencies are also required to inventory their infrastructure and allocate sufficient funds for maintenance, with a provision of 2% of 2026 capital expenditures to cover previous year's unpaid expenses.