Cameroon’s Minister of Mines, Industry and Technological Development, Professor Fuh Calistus Gentry, met with Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Board Chair Maria van der Hoeven on October 9, 2026. This discussion regarding Cameroon’s potential reinstatement to the organization occurred on the sidelines of the 10th EITI Global Conference in Brussels. The meeting served as a formal engagement between the Cameroonian government and the international body to address the country's status within the extractive transparency framework. Professor Fuh Calistus Gentry and Maria van der Hoeven reviewed requirements for the nation's return to the initiative during their talks at the event.
The 10th EITI Global Conference in Brussels provided a platform for representatives from member states and the international board to discuss governance standards. During the meeting held on the sidelines of the 10th EITI Global Conference in Brussels, Professor Fuh Calistus Gentry expressed the commitment of the Cameroonian government to adhere to the transparency standards set by the organization. The dialogue focused on the specific actions necessary to restore the country’s standing.
Addressing Civil Society Participation
Cameroon is currently implementing corrective measures to satisfy EITI Requirement 1.3. These efforts focus on ensuring the participation of civil society within the national extractive transparency framework. Government officials are adjusting internal protocols to meet the specific standards for civic engagement mandated by the organization. Cameroon is working to implement corrective measures under EITI Requirement 1.3, specifically regarding the participation of civil society. This initiative is designed to ensure that non-governmental actors have a structured role in monitoring the extractive sector.
Plans are underway to expand the human resources of the EITI National Secretariat to support these operational changes. Minister of Mines, Industry and Technological Development Professor Fuh Calistus Gentry stated that the government will appoint a Deputy National Coordinator to oversee the initiative’s daily functions. Additional technical staff will also join the secretariat to assist with the increased workload associated with compliance and data management. Cameroon plans to appoint a Deputy National Coordinator and additional technical staff to the EITI National Secretariat. This expansion of personnel is intended to provide the administrative capacity required to manage the documentation and reporting processes essential for EITI compliance.
Transparency regarding the petroleum sector remains a central component of the government's strategy. Cameroon intends to work with the National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) to disclose key industry documentation. This collaboration aims to publish petroleum contracts, audited financial statements, and detailed sectoral data to align with international reporting standards. The release of these documents is expected to provide greater public oversight of the country's oil and gas activities. By engaging directly with the National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH), the government seeks to ensure that the data shared with the public meets the rigorous verification protocols required for reinstatement. The ongoing efforts are part of a broader administrative adjustment to meet the criteria established by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
