Electricity Transmission and Reform Project

About this project

The objective of the Electricity Transmission and Reform Project is to improve the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of Cameroon's national electricity transmission network. There are three components to the project, the first component being provision of support towards the operationalization of SONATREL's transmission portfolio. This component is underpinned by a detailed action plan/roadmap, and will include the following sub-components: handover of transmission assets, including the spin-off, sale, and transfer to SONATREL, consolidation of SONATREL, including institutional and regulatory framework, technical and management support for start-up and initial operations of SONATREL, and overall management of the National Transmission Grid Investment Program. The second component is the strengthening of the national transmission grid. This component will improve the capacity and reliability of Cameroon's national electricity transmission network by financing priority investments to upgrade and extend the national transmission networks and strengthen the reliability of power supply in the interconnected systems. Finally, the third component is the project management support and capacity building. The project will finance technical assistance, analytical work, and capacity building support to key sector stakeholders, including AER, ARSEL, and MINEE (Ministry in charge of Water and Energy) to ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities, further bolstering sector governance…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Cameroon

Sectors

Agro-industriesAgricultural financial servicesAgricultural co-operativesSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development

Places

South Region, Song, North Region, East Region, Republic of Cameroon, Ahala, Foumbang, Koumasi, Kribi, Kumba and 15 more

Funded by

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Implemented by

SociEtE Nationale de Transport de l’ElectricitE (SONATREL)

Accountable

Republic of Cameroon

Passes funds through

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 2 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P152755.

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