Yaoundé, June 22, 2026 — Cameroon is taking a decisive step toward sustainable development with the launch of a technical workshop in Douala aimed at establishing robust energy accounts. Organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics (INS) and the World Bank under the HISWACA project, the five-day event brings together key stakeholders to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive energy accounting system.
Mapping Cameroon’s energy landscape for smarter decisions
This initiative focuses on developing Cameroon’s energy accounts in alignment with the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA), a globally recognized statistical framework adopted by the United Nations. These accounts will integrate data on energy extraction, production, transformation, consumption, and trade, linking them directly to economic activities and environmental impacts. The result? A clear, unified view of how energy flows through the economy—and how policy choices affect growth, jobs, and emissions.
Why energy accounting matters now
With energy demand rising, climate pressures intensifying, and energy security a growing concern, reliable, integrated data is no longer optional—it’s essential. Cameroon’s energy accounts will help policymakers answer critical questions:
- Which sectors consume the most energy—and how efficiently?
- How is energy transformed and utilized across industries?
- What role does energy play in driving economic growth and job creation?
- How do energy policies influence greenhouse gas emissions?
- Where should investments be directed to support the country’s energy transition?
By providing these insights, the accounts will empower Cameroon to design policies grounded in evidence, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate progress toward its national development goals.
A strategic tool for Cameroon’s future
The initiative aligns closely with Cameroon’s Vision 2035 and the National Development Strategy 2020–2030, which prioritize structural transformation, sustainable industrialization, and energy transition. Beyond national planning, the energy accounts will also support monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those targeting affordable and clean energy, climate action, and sustainable resource management.
The Douala workshop marks a pivotal phase in this effort. Participants—including government agencies, energy sector specialists, and technical partners—will assess available data, pinpoint gaps, and draft a practical roadmap for compiling the accounts. This process is part of Cameroon’s broader National Plan for Environmental and Economic Accounting (PNDEAE), adopted in 2023 as the blueprint for integrating environmental and economic data into policy.
A collaborative push for capacity and standards
The ECA is supporting Cameroon with methodological guidance aligned to international standards, specialized expertise—including input from the UK’s Office for National Statistics—and ongoing technical assistance. This partnership strengthens Cameroon’s statistical systems and fosters a culture of data-driven policymaking, ensuring that energy and environmental decisions are both strategic and sustainable.