Projects
From its inception, the Cameroon Project for Sustainable Agriculture Water Resource Development and Management (CAMPROSAM) set out with a distinctive approach to development. CAMPROSAM-supported projects have consistently focused on finding innovative solutions to challenges, leveraging the best available expertise to lead each initiative.
A standout feature of CAMPROSAM projects has been the benefit they bring to Cameroonian. This pragmatic and forward-thinking approach has earned CAMPROSAM widespread respect not only in Cameroon but also across the Central African sub region over the past decade. In these 10 years, CAMPROSAM has managed over 100 projects across all 10 regions of Cameroon, consistently applying its original model of harnessing local expertise to address agricultural and water challenges.
For every project, CAMPROSAM has worked with a team of experts to tackle the specific issues at hand. Typically, these projects have been led by extension workers, technicians, engineers, and scientists from Cameroonian universities, agricultural departments, and the Organization for Scientific and Industrial Research (OSIR). At times, the leadership has come from international scientists or research institutions.
The scope and nature of the projects have evolved, with increasing focus on the interconnectedness of issues facing smallholder farmers. Early projects were often centered around specific technical problems, such as a particular crop, agricultural practices affecting harvests, or access to clean drinking water. Over time, however, the projects have expanded to incorporate the economic and social dimensions of these challenges and their solutions.
Recognizing the complexity of most agricultural problems, CAMPROSAM'S project design process now includes a wider array of stakeholders throughout the entire project cycle. This multidisciplinary approach increasingly involves value-chain specialists, gender experts , climate change specialists, and policy experts working alongside technical professionals.
Smallholder farmers, fishers, and local communities, who are the primary beneficiaries of CAMPROSAM investments, are also actively involved in projects, from helping to identify problems, to developing and testing solutions that work for them. The private sector and other civil society members also contribute valuable perspectives, helping to ensure that projects yield meaningful, impactful results.
Flexibility and responsiveness have been key characteristics of CAMPROSAM's approach. Throughout the project cycle, there has been a strong emphasis on monitoring, evaluation, and learning, which informs ongoing improvement. This process not only builds upon the knowledge gained from previous projects but also provides clear evidence that CAMPROSAM's investments in agricultural practices and water development are making a tangible difference.