6 Comments

Examining the Growing Housing Problem in Douala; the Economic Hub of Cameroon

Douala is no doubt the economic hub of Cameroon and home to the largest port in Central Africa. It serves as the economic capital of the entire CEMAC region covering Gabon, Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic and Cameroon. Its major international airport, Douala International Airport (DLA) and seaport handles almost all exports and imports and plays a key role in the economic development of Central Africa. Douala also hosts about 75% of Cameroon’s companies, generates over 60% of the total GDP and accommodates an estimated 3 million inhabitants. A number that is rapidly increasing.


Read more