Business Corruption in Cameroon

Corruption is endemic in Cameroon and significantly increases the costs and risks of doing business. Bribery, nepotism and corruption are rife in Cameroon's judicial system and public services, and customs is another sector of significant corruption risks. The legal and regulatory systems are non-transparent and difficult for foreign companies to navigate. In addition, there is a lack of effective regulations, insufficient law enforcement and significant delays in courts. Cameroon's Penal Code (in French) criminalises corruption, bribery, extortion and bribery of foreign public officials, and corruption is punishable by a prison term of five years to life, a fine of up to USD 4,000 fine and/or asset seizure. Facilitation payments are not addressed in Cameroon's legislation. Insufficient implementation of anti-corruption legislation coupled with impunity among public officials leads to very high corruption risks across all sectors.

June 2015
GAN Integrity Solutions