Five council areas in the North West Region have signed a convention worth 618 million Francs under the Local Governance and Resilient Communities Project (PROLOG) to implement 26 community-chosen projects across their municipalities.
The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday 28th May 2025 and involves the councils of Nwa, Nkor, Mbiame, Fonfuka and Misaje.
Dr Yessi Anthony, Regional Coordinator of PROLOG
The projects are aimed at climate resilience and basic service delivery to the population, including road rehabilitation, rural water schemes, solar electrification of schools, and flood control measures.
“What makes PROLOG revolutionary is its bottom-up approach,” said Dr. Yessi Anthony, Regional Coordinator for PROLOG. “Communities, not politicians, identify and prioritize their needs. Only projects endorsed by village and neighbourhood committees are funded. Mayors simply sign on behalf of their people.”
Mayor Lawrence Menyong of Nwa speaking on behalf of his peers
The Mayor of Nwa, Lawrence Menyong, speaking on behalf of his peers, hailed the initiative as a game-changer in participatory development. “We are committed to delivering quality results. These projects are not about politics; they’re about real people, real needs, and real impact,” he assured.
Backed by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA), PROLOG is a five-year initiative (2022–2027) that spans six regions and 180 councils across Cameroon, aiming to directly benefit over 1.5 million citizens. The project supports the decentralization agenda of the government, supervised by the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development, and builds on the legacy of previous programs like the PNDP.
A standout feature of PROLOG is its Performance-Based Grants (PBG) mechanism—an envelope of 28.3 billion FCFA over three years—rewarding regional and local authorities who meet governance and service delivery benchmarks.
In a region scarred by conflict and climate shocks, these signed conventions signal more than just funding, they reflect hope, trust, and ownership. The people have spoken, and for once, development is meeting them at the grassroots.
Culled from the North West Regional Assembly Facebook Page
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