The DSCE reveals a mixed record after four years

The Strategic Document for Growth and Employment (DSCE) in Cameroon, intended to correct the shortcomings of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (DSRP), has shown a mixed performance after four years. The DSCE aimed to achieve an average annual growth rate of 5.5% over the first decade but failed to reach the targeted 6% in 2013. Criticisms include neglecting the private sector and civil society, lack of consensus on theoretical foundations, and the government's failure to involve all stakeholders. The construction projects under DSCE have not generated the promised employment, leading to continued youth unemployment. The government's communication on the plastic ban is seen as lacking professionalism, and there is silence regarding President Paul Biya's whereabouts after a summit in Brussels. The country faces various challenges, including insolvency, labor unrest, and potential electricity price hikes. The Ministry of Public Contracts is plagued by dysfunctions, and the death of Charles Ateba Eyene, a popular political figure, is felt as a significant loss.