AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CAMEROON
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About Amchamcam
The American Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon is a voluntary association of the companies and individuals doing business in Cameroon
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We extend an invitation for you to join the American Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon. Actively engaged in promoting member businesses through advocacy, networking, and outreach..
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Our primary objective is to advance the development of trade, commerce, and investment between the United States of America and Republic of Cameroon
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Membership is open to all Cameroonian and foreign legal entities, international organizations, governmental services and embassies who are interested in our objectives.
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Amcham Cameroon’s members meet, regularly, every month to discuss and interact on the topics of current significance to conducting business in or with Cameroon and USA
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Beneficial Building Akwa Douala - Cameroon P.O. Box 4006 Phone : +237 677 11 52 72 amchamcam@live.com www.amchamcam.org
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Michael Stephan Hoza: “It is easier to do business in Camero…
The US Ambassador to Cameroon recognizes that there is a huge opportunity in Cameroon Economy and affirms that now is the time for Cameroon to take-off economically. Business in Cameroon: Recently, in an interview with CRTV, youRead more ...
Read moreCameroon: FDA shells out 29.5 billion FCFA to enhance second…
Cameroon’s Economy Minister, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, is expected to soon sign a loan agreement totalling 29.5 billion FCFA with the French Development Agency (FDA), states a presidential decree signed on June 4, 2015.
Read moreCamwood Corporation to invest 16 billion FCFA in wood proces…
Camwood Corporation has just indicated its eligibility to benefit from incentive legislation on private investment in Cameroon that offers local and foreign businesses the opportunity to have various 5-10 year tax exemptions during the installation andRead more ...
Read moreSanaga Sud field boosts gas production in Cameroon to 4.5486…
In late April, Cameroon produced 4.5486 billion cubic feet of gas. This figure indicates an increase of 4.77% relative to the same period last year, according to Société nationale des hydrocarbures (SNH).
Read moreChinese company Avic International Holding delivers two MA60…
The fleet of Cameroon Airlines Corporation (Camair Co), the national airline, has just added two airplanes. They were received on April 1, 2015 in Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon. The two MA60 aircrafts were purchasedRead more ...
Read moreDouala Stock Exchange may share facilities with future Camer…
The Cameroon Commodities Exchange (CCX) scheduled to be launched by the government is slated to be opened in Douala, the country’s economic capital. Reliable sources have revealed that this was the suggestion made by the EleniRead more ...
Read moreCameroon Commodities Exchange needs to build 300,000 MT capa…
Within the framework of the project to launch the Cameroon Commodities Exchange (CCX), the Eleni LLC firm which is advising the government on the project, has suggested the creation of storage and delivery centres for productsRead more ...
Read moreOrange Cameroon triples capital by increasing nominal value …
The mobile phone service provider, Orange Cameroon recently increased its share capital, raising it from 15 billion FCFA to 46.8 billion FCFA, which is a 300% increase according to the legal notice. The increase was doneRead more ...
Read moregovernment selects 12 banks and three insurance companies fo…
The Cameroonian government has just published a list of the banking establishments and financial organisations “authorised to provide guarantees and sureties for public contracts.” There are twelve banks and three insurance companies. Among the 20 insurance companies operating inRead more ...
Read moreCameroon seeking to join OECD convention on mutual administr…
Since March 25, 2015, the Cameroonian parliament has been examining a bill authorising the Head of State, Paul Biya, to proceed with Cameroon joining the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on mutual administrative assistanceRead more ...
Read moreCameroon hosts 3rd International Agro-Food Fair from 21st-27…
The city hall of the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé, will host the 3rd International Agro-Food Fair from April 21-27, 2015. The event is being held under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry. Cameroon’s grand agro-food event will include anRead more ...
Read moreCameroon and Chad sign the agreement for expanding Camerooni…
On June 3, the Cameroonian Minister of Transportation, Robert Nkili, and his Chadian counterpart in charge of Infrastructure, Transportation and Civil Aviation, Adoum Youmousmi, signed the Agreement for the Creation of the Cameroon-Chad Railway Commission, toRead more ...
Read moreNestlé Cameroun plans to reduce its importation of raw mater…
The Cameroonian subsidiary of Nestlé is offering, in the medium term, to buy an additional 75% of raw materials, according to internal sources at the company. Mathematically, the project would correspond to a reduction in importsRead more ...
Read moreTreasury bills for 10 billion FCfa issued since June 4 by Ca…
On June 4, the Cameroonian Treasury Department has again issued Treasury bills for a total amount of 10 billion FCfa, as announced by the central bank in a press release. These Treasury bills, of which the interestRead more ...
Read moreCameroonian government and Actis make AES deal official
The British investment fund Actis LLP and the Cameroonian government, represented by the Ministers of Finance and Energy, have taken-over all of AES Corporation’s assets (AES Sonel, Kpdc and Dpdc) in the electricity sector in Cameroon.Read more ...
Read moreRoca Brasil – a concept to sell the Cameroonian economy from…
Rostos Dos Camaroes no Brasil (Roca Brasil)”, which means “Cameroon’s faces in Brazil” is the name the Jama advisement firm assigned to the new promotional campaign for Cameroon that it hopes to hold before the football championshipRead more ...
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AmChamCam to recruit business delegation to Washington DC M…
PRESS RELEASE American Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon to recruit business delegation to Washington DC May 11-14, 2015 Douala 2015 The AmCham Cameroon is recruiting business delegates to attend the AmCham /CAMAM 2015, scheduled for May 11-14 2015 at the Hilton HotelRead more ...
Read more1ère EDITION AMCHAM GOLF TOURNAMENT : LA PASSION DU GOLF A…
Tiko, samedi le 25 janvier à 6h30. Petite ville du Sud-ouest du Cameroun, la bourgade n’est pas un lieu anodin pour les golfeurs, elle qui abrite le très célèbre parcours du Likomba golf club, antre golfique appartenant à la CDCRead more ...
Read moreNext Luncheon :: Tuesday October 1, 2013, L’Ovalie Restauran…
Dear Members, Save the date----The next luncheon will take place Tuesday October 1, 2013, L’Ovalie Restaurant at 7pm . Our keynote speaker will be H.E. Ambassador Robert P. Jackson, United States Ambassador to Cameroon. The Ambassador’s presentation will center on the business climateRead more ...
Read moreluncheon will take place Tuesday September 10, 2013
Greetings dear members and welcome back! Save the date, The next luncheon will take place Tuesday September 10, 2013, Le Meridien Hotel. This Member- to- Member networking event is a guaranteed and no-stress way for you to increase your businessRead more ...
Read morePRESS RELEASE :: AmCham Oil and Gas Event in Douala, Cameroo…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon (AmCham), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, is organizing a dinner event focused on opportunities in the oil and gas sector in Cameroon. The dinner will take place on theRead more ...
Read moreWelcome Speech - Enforcing Contracts Dinner & Debate
Good evening Distinguished Guests, Members, Ladies and Gentlemen! The American Chamber of Commerce Cameroon is honoured to have in our midst tonight ‘ The Secretary General of the Governor’s office representing the Governor of the Littoral, Ngnwa Ludovic Etienne. His Excellency Minister PlenipotentiaryRead more ...
Read moreMinutes of Meeting : Power Breakfast at EBO Residence (March…
Minutes of Meeting : Power Breakfast at EBO Residence (March 20, 2013 – 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.) On March 20, a high level invitation-only meeting better known as the POWER BREAKFAST took place among AmCham leaders and U.S. Ambassador RobertRead more ...
Read morePetroleum Dinner Event : The Oil & Gas Sector in Cameroon: O…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon (AmCham), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, and the National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH), is organizing a dinner event focused on opportunities in the Oil & Gas sector in Cameroon Read more ...
Read more5th annual AmCham party on January 19, 2013 from 8pm at AES …
Dear Members, Under the patronage of United States Ambassador Robert P. Jackson, you are cordially invited to attend the 5th annual AmCham party. On the evening of January 19, 2013 from 8pm at AES Sonel banquet hall Koumassi, you will beRead more ...
Read moreThe President Speech at the AmCham dinner and debate on ACCE…
Welcome back everyone!Our last debate on accessing finance was held in 2010 wherein we addressed a similar theme, WHY ARE SMES STRUGGLING TO ACCESS FINANCE? It was an overwhelming success so we decided to do it again to kickoff thisRead more ...
Read moreTHE TAX MAN COMETH….2013 Fiscal Laws
Insights on the fiscal laws and how to make them more conducive to business In America it is said that there are two things you can count on; death and taxes. Whether you want to or not, it is a civicRead more ...
Read moreDoing Business 2012-economy profile: cameroon doing business…
Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas inRead more ...
Read moreAmCham dinner and debate on ACCESING FINANCE IN CAMEROON
“ACCESSING FINANCE” When : September 25, 2012 at 7 pmType of Event : Dinner /DebateWhere : Akwa Palace Hotel DoualaAs the first AmCham event of this new season, your tickets as valued members are available (2 tickets per member) forRead more ...
Read more2012 Annual Gala
This year’s all black everything gala was brilliantly laid back. Roland Abeng, Master of Ceremonies set the tone and kept it at a fever pitch commanding an energized crowd set to make it a night to remember. Breaking from traditionRead more ...
Read moreFarewell Ex-oficio board member Erik Martini
We can thank Attorney Erik Martini for greater coordination with the Embassy. The ex-oficio board member hit the ground running with a way forward for AmCham. Membership value, increased resources and greater Embassy engagement were his top priorities. Erik’s presentationRead more ...
Read moreA new space, a new era
In an address to sponsor members, friends and members of the press President of Beneficial Insurance Group and owner of former Immeuble SOCAR, Eddie Brown welcomed those present for the groundbreaking that represented an important day for AmCham Cameroon. Read more ...
Read more2012-2014 AMCHAM ELECTION WINNERS
The typical election process unfolded with a recap of eligibility requirements which include but are not limited to; one year membership in good standing, a viable US interest and being recognized as a voice in business in Cameroon. WhileRead more ...
Read moreA Sobering Speech
June 8, 2010 marked our final business luncheon before adjourning for summer. It also heralds farewell to U.S. Ambassador Janet Garvey for her three years as Honorary Board President of Amcham and senior ranking U.S. official in Cameroon. Ambassador Garvey’sRead more ...
Read moreDoing Business : The Investment Promotion Agency
As the name implies, the Agency for the Promotion of Investments is an institution of promotion and facilitation of investments. The API will play a role in the orientation of investors, be they foreign or national, in the implementationRead more ...
Read moreAfrican AmCham Leadership Summit
The US Chamber and the Africa Business Initiative along with eighteen delegates from Sub-Saharan African AmChams came together to discuss common themes at the first annual AmCham Africa Summit. It’s no surprise that the meeting place for the increasinglyRead more ...
Read moreForeign Corrupt Practices Act
It pays to do business in an ethical manner », US Embassy official tells Amcham. “Giving a bribe, or accepting one, could turn out to be long-term time bomb that could sooner, rather than later, explode in your face.” ThatRead more ...
Read moreIllinois Trade Mission
In keeping with its primary objective to promote trade with the private sector in the United States, The AmCham in conjunction with the US Embassy Yaoundé welcomed the Illinois Trade Mission to Cameroon. Sam Ntum, a native of CameroonRead more ...
Read more2014- 2016 Board of Directors
The 2014 - 2016 Board of Directors NICHOLAS ACHIRI, CEO, PRESIDENT. LAURE DJOUKAM, CEO, TREASURE. EDDIE BROWN, CEO, BOARD MEMBE. MATHIEU MANDENG, CEO, BOARD MEMBER. ANTHONY KUME, PRINCIPAL, BOARD MEMBER. GUY TCHENTE, CEO, BOARD MEMBER. ROLAND ABENG, LAWYER ABENG LAW FIRM, BOARD MEMBER. EMMANUEL SIKONPE, REGIONAL MANAGER, BOARD MEMBER. AKIN DADA, REGIONAL MANAGER, BOARD MEMBER. DR. DERRIN SMITH, DEP POLITICAL/ECONOMIC CHIEF, EX OFICIORead more ...
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