University of Bertoua Launches Cameroon Agropastoral Fisheries Projects Call for Proposals

• The University of Bertoua in Cameroon has launched a call for proposals to support agropastoral and fisheries value chains through innovative projects.
• Eligible projects can focus on various aspects, including applied research, technological platforms, or local product processing and value addition.
• Project submissions are open to members of the university community and must include a detailed provisional budget and implementation schedule.
• The call for proposals is part of the Integrated Agropastoral and Fisheries Import-substitution Program (PIISAH), which aims to promote local production and reduce reliance on imports.

Eligible projects can focus on various aspects, including applied research, technological platforms, or local product processing and value addition.

The University of Bertoua in Cameroon has launched a call for proposals to support the development of agropastoral and fisheries value chains through innovative projects. This initiative is part of the Integrated Agropastoral and Fisheries Import-substitution Program (PIISAH), which aims to promote local production and reduce reliance on imports. Eligible projects can focus on various aspects, including applied research, technological platforms, pilot production units, or local product processing and value addition. Additionally, proposals may address innovation linked to import substitution or capacity building for students, lecturers, and researchers.

The call for proposals is issued by the Ministry of Higher Education in Cameroon, which has a key role in overseeing the implementation of PIISAH. The program's objectives are aligned with the government's efforts to promote economic development and reduce poverty through sustainable agriculture and fisheries practices. The University of Bertoua will receive and review project submissions before forwarding successful proposals to the Ministry of Higher Education by July 30, 2026.

The success of PIISAH and related projects like this call for proposals can have a significant impact on Cameroon's economy and food security. By supporting innovative agropastoral and fisheries value chains, the country can reduce its reliance on imports, create jobs, and improve livelihoods for rural communities. Lawyers advising clients on agropastoral or fisheries projects in Cameroon should note the July 20 deadline to submit project proposals to the University of Bertoua and be aware that successful proposals will be forwarded to the Ministry of Higher Education by July 30.

Lawyers advising clients on agropastoral or fisheries projects in Cameroon should watch for the July 20 deadline to submit project proposals to the University of Bertoua, and note that successful proposals will be forwarded to the Ministry of Higher Education by July 30.

Source: Original reporting via Cameroon Ministry of Higher Education