A parliamentary dialogue charts the course for sustainable vaccination funding in Cameroon
SAILD, in collaboration with REPAPSSAV, organized a high-level dialogue with members of parliament. The event, held on May 22, 2026, at the National Assembly building in Yaoundé, aimed to identify potential solutions for the sustainable financing of vaccination in Cameroon. 130 billion CFA francs is the amount Cameroon will need to raise by 2030 to […]
Agroforestry is taking shape in Belabo.
Avocado, mango, mandarin, bitter cola, oil palm, and mango are among the fruit and forest tree seedlings that have been transplanted onto farms in Mansa, Hona, and Kombo-Cassi in the Belabo district of Eastern Cameroon. The initiative, led by SAILD, took place from April 27 to May 5, 2026. The clock reads 9 a.m. on […]
Weather forecasts that drive agricultural growth
The fourth national forum on climate and seasonal forecasts was held in Kribi from April 20 to 24, 2026. It highlighted the mechanisms for producing meteorological information tailored to agricultural development and climate risk reduction in Cameroon. Making weather information accessible to end-users in rural areas is one of the main priorities of the Fourth […]
From sustainable production to agroecological entrepreneurship
Meeting in Bertoua on April 9–10, 2026, members of the Agroecology Plus project team—led by SAILD—approved a training methodology in agroecological entrepreneurship designed for model farmers in the East and Far North regions. The strategic meeting marks a turning point in the project “Scaling Up Agroecology to Strengthen Food and Nutritional Security in Four Departments […]
Producing healthily, consuming better: the success story of Yaounde’s organic market
Under the blue skies of Yaounde, the headquarters of the Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD) was transformed into a true showcase for agroecology. On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Elig-Essono-based NGO hosted the capital’s fourth annual organic market. Beneath the rows of tents, the stalls set up for the occasion look impressive. The […]
Revitalization of the PNDD: Time for Evaluation
Since 2025, communities living near Deng Deng National Park (PNDD) in the Eastern Region have been receiving support from SAILD as part of a participatory restoration project for degraded forest areas within the park’s forest landscape. Residents of the villages of Kambo-Cassi, Hona, and Mansa have been trained in restoration practices such as agroforestry and […]
Local Flour Days: Focus on Promotion
February 26 and 27, 2026, were two days dedicated to local flours at Rue CEPER Elig-Essono. The event, open to the general public in Yaoundé, was an opportunity to promote the use of local flours in the production of bread and pastries. The Local Flour Days, which aim to add value to the import substitution […]
Bernard Njonga: Five years on, but still relevant today
In tribute to the visionary agronomist Bernard Njonga, the second study day on the farming world was held on February 24, 2026, in Yaoundé. The aim was to analyze the vision of one of the pioneers of the farming world, who died on February 21, 2021. This initiative was organized by the Department of Sociology […]
The rush for organic fertilizers
More than 70 producers and stakeholders in agroecology and organic farming took part in an information day on the manufacture of natural fertilizers. It was held on February 20, 2026, in Yaoundé. The 2026 agricultural season is on the horizon. Producers and stakeholders in agroecology and organic farming are mobilizing for the occasion. After preparing […]
Cosmetic plants have strong economic potential
This was the main message conveyed by SAILD to the communities of the villages of Mansa, Hona, and Kambocassi in the Belabo district of eastern Cameroon. It was delivered from January 12 to 18, 2026, during community meetings organized in these localities. The mission of the Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD) in this […]