Analysis of Factors Restraining the Capacity of Cameroon to Absorb Foreign Aid

Project context

The absorption capacity of foreign aid is perceived as weak by the Cameroonian government and the technical and financial partners alike. As a consequence, the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT) via the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) commissioned GPPi to conduct a study identifying the key problems restraining the absorption of foreign aid and proposing recommendations.

The study was implemented in two phases and its results were discussed with and presented to the government of Cameroon and its technical and financial partners in country