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It assesses macro and structural constraints, including a distortive fiscal environment, limits on diversification, and the public sector’s investor-unfriendly role. The report outlines three pillars—rebalancing public-private approaches, expanding agribusiness diversification, and creating urban services opportunities—supported by sector-specific enabling reforms and targeted investment guidance.","Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nPublic  \nCOUNTRY PRIVATE SECTOR DIAGNOSTIC  \nCREATING MARKETS IN CAMEROON  \nUnleashing private sector growth  \nDecember 2022  \nAbout IFC  \nIFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, [visit www.ifc.org](visit www.ifc.org).  \n© International Finance Corporation 2022. All rights reserved.  \n2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.  \nWashington, D.C. 20433 [www.ifc.org](www.ifc.org)  \nThe material in this work is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. IFC does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, or for the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The findings, interpretations, views, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the International Finance Corporation or of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) or the governments they represent.  \nCover Photo: Odilia Hebga/ World Bank; NHPC  \nCONTENTS  \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS VI  \nABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS VII  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY X  \nES.1 . A Resilient Economy That Has Not Fully Delivered on Its Promises x  \nES.2 . A State-Led Economic Model Unfriendly to Investors xii  \nES.3 . Pillar 1: Rethinking Public-Private Balance xiv  \nES.4 . Pillar 2: Realizing the Potential of Agribusiness Diversification xvi  \nES.5 . Pillar 3: Urban Development Opportunities xviii  \n1. COUNTRY CONTEXT 1  \n1.1. Vast Natural Resources Have Supported Growth, but Diversification Remains Limited,  \nLeaving the Country Vulnerable to External Shocks 1  \n1.2 State of the Private Sector: Informality, Concentration, and a Large Public Sector Presence 8  \n2. CROSS-CUTTING CONSTRAINTS 17  \n2.1 A Distortive Fiscal Environment 17  \n2.2 Improving the Role of Government: Reforms, SOEs, and PPPs 20  \n2.3 Land and Property Rights 23  \n3. PILLAR 1: RETHINKING PUBLIC-PRIVATE BALANCE (ENABLING SERVICES) 25  \n3.1 Transport, Logistics, and Trade Facilitation 25  \n3.2 Energy 34  \n3.3 ICT and Digital Services 40  \n3.4 Financial Services 43  \n4. PILLAR 2: REALIZING THE POTENTIAL OF AGRIBUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION 49  \n4.1 Cocoa Value Chain 52  \n4.2 Bananas 55  \n4.3 Palm Oil 57  \n4.4 Maize and Cereals 59  \n4.5 Horticulture and Peri-Urban Agriculture 61  \n5. PILLAR 3: URBAN SERVICES 65  \n5.1 Education Services 67  \n5.2 Retail, Construction, Real Estate, and Other Services 71  \nAPPENDIX 85  \nAppendix A. Main Agricultural Value Chains 85  \nAppendix B. Other Sectors Reviewed for the Report 87  \nB.1 . Cotton and Textile Value Chain 87  \nB.2 . Rubber 89  \nB.3 . Forestry and Timber 90  \nB.4 . Health Care 94  \nB.5 . Water and Sanitation 94  \nB.6 . Manufacturing 95  \nB.7 . Oil, Gas, and Mining 96  \nNOTE 100  \nBOXES  \nBox 2.1. Fiscal Policy Measures 20  \nBox 2.2. State-Owned Enterprise and Public-Private Partnership Policy Measures 23  \nBox 2.3. Property Rights and Land Administration Short-Term Measures 24  \nBox 3.1. Investment Opportunities and Policy Measures in the Transport and Logistics Sectors 33  \nBox 3.2 Investment Opportunities and Policy Measures in the Energy Sector 39  \nBox ","cbCaiiOBjKsO6pSI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiOBjKsO6pSI","pdf",7217829,4,1,136,"English","en",105,"# Contents\n## Executive Summary\n### ES.1 A Resilient Economy That Has Not Fully Delivered on Its Promises\n### ES.2 A State-Led Economic Model Unfriendly to Investors\n### ES.3 Pillar 1: Rethinking Public-Private Balance\n### ES.4 Pillar 2: Realizing the Potential of Agribusiness Diversification\n### ES.5 Pillar 3: Urban Development Opportunities\n## Country Context\n### Vast Natural Resources Have Supported Growth, but Diversification Remains Limited\n### State of the Private Sector: Informality, Concentration, and a Large Public Sector Presence\n## Cross-Cutting Constraints\n### A Distortive Fiscal Environment\n### Improving the Role of Government: Reforms, SOEs, and PPPs\n### Land and Property Rights\n## Pillar 1: Rethinking Public-Private Balance (Enabling Services)\n### Transport, Logistics, and Trade Facilitation\n### Energy\n### ICT and Digital Services\n### Financial Services\n## Pillar 2: Realizing the Potential of Agribusiness Diversification\n### Cocoa Value Chain\n### Bananas\n### Palm Oil\n### Maize and Cereals\n### Horticulture and Peri-Urban Agriculture\n## Pillar 3: Urban Services\n### Education Services\n### Retail, Construction, Real Estate, and Other Services\n## Appendix","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Cameroon country private sector diagnostic?\",\"answer\":\"The diagnostic identifies constraints and investment opportunities needed to unleash private sector growth. 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