Cameroon Electricity Sector Turnaround and Access Program (CESTAP, Phase 1) (WB-P515197)

Countries
  • Cameroon
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • World Bank (WB)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
A
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Voting Date
Nov 30, 2026
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Republic of Cameroon
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Energy
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Investment Type(s)
Grant, Loan
The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 450.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Grant Amount (USD)
$ 150.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 600.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ WB website

Updated in EWS Sep 21, 2026

Disclosed by Bank Mar 26, 2026

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Project Description
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According to bank's website, the Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to enhance the sustainability, reliability, and inclusivity of Cameroon's electricity sector, aligning with national development strategies and energy recovery plans. Through three phases, the MPA will address sector-wide inefficiencies and lay the groundwork for long-term improvements via infrastructure investments, governance reforms, and capacity building. This initiative supports Cameroon's ambition to become a regional energy hub and contributes to World Bank objectives like poverty reduction, climate resilience, and private sector growth.The first phase of the MPA will serve as a platform for operational experimentation and institutional learning. This will particularly be the case in areas such as utility turnaround strategies, transmission line financing schemes, DRE deployment models, and new performance-based financing instruments. The design includes targeted technical assistance, capacity-building, and monitoring systems that will generate data and insights to inform strategic adjustments for phases two and three.

Early Warning System Project Analysis
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Environmental and Social Risk: H

Investment Description
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Total Project Cost: US$ 600.00 million

Commitment Amount: US$ 600.00 million

IBRD + IDA Commitment: US$ 450 million (loan) 

EC: European Investment Bank: US$ 150.00 (grant) 


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Task Team Leader: Ahmed Ousman Abani

Title: Senior Energy Specialist 

Email: aousmanabani@worldbank.org 

TTL Contact: Jan Friedrich Kappen 

Title: Lead Energy Specialist 

Email: jkappen@worldbank.org 

ADM Environmental Specialist: Albert Francis Atangana Ze 

ADM Social Specialist: Aime Bertrand Nkouemou

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