Italian investors are turning their focus to Cameroon’s craftsmanship and forest‑wood industries, as the government intensifies efforts to diversify exports and reduce dependence on crude oil. On Friday, November 28, 2025, Minister of SMEs, Social Economy, and Handicrafts, Achille Bassilekin III, received a delegation of Italian investors led by Simon Pierre Ntomb, Secretary General of the Italy-Cameroon Chamber of Commerce.
The talks centred on channeling foreign direct investment through partnerships with local artisans and entrepreneurs, aiming to boost competitiveness and facilitate technology transfer in key sectors.
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