Réseau de Lutte Contre la Faim (RELUFA) used RWI support to research how mining revenues can be better managed to spur local development in the Yokadouma region of East Cameroon. RELUFA analyzed case studies—in particular in the forestry sector; interviewed stakeholders at relevant ministries, the World Bank, royalty management bodies, and at the local level; and disseminated recommendations for better local and national use of mining royalties.
Cameroon has grown into one of the largest mineral producers in the world. Its mining code requires that 25% of revenues generated by the Ad Valorem Tax goes to local councils and communities, but the code does not specify a process for translating that income into tangible benefits. The framework for allocating benefits to local communities was introduced within the forestry sector in the 1990s. Although local authorities received large amounts of money from these forestry benefits, follow-up studies found no commensurate improvements in living conditions.
RELUFA promotes transparency and good management of natural resources in Cameroon and works to ensure the rights of local communities.
Related Grants
| Title | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convert Mining Royalties into Local Development in Cameroon | 2010 | $10,000 |