Cameroon is set to deliver its first Smart Campus by November 2026. This is a key step in the government’s efforts to modernize public sector training through digital tools.
According to the Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform (Minfopra), construction at the pilot site—located within the ministry—is progressing at a generally steady pace. Most of the structural work has been completed, though some equipment is still being installed.
The Minfopra site is designed to serve as a model for a broader rollout. In total, four Smart Campuses are under development, including projects at the National School of Administration and Magistracy (Enam), the Advanced School of Posts, Telecommunications and ICT (Sup’Tic), and the Higher Institute of Public Management (Ismp). Together, these centers aim to reshape how civil servants are trained.
At the core of the initiative is the introduction of e-learning across government operations. Through digital platforms—including a Learning Management System currently being finalized by local engineers—public employees will be able to access training remotely and at their own pace, reducing traditional logistical constraints.
The shift comes as public administrations face increasing pressure to adapt to technological change, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence. Authorities see the project as essential to training a new generation of civil servants capable of using these tools and improving public service delivery.
The program is funded by South Korea through its international cooperation agency, Koica, with a total budget of $2.4 million, or about CFA1.5 billion. The partnership also includes technology and skills transfer, aimed at ensuring the project’s long-term sustainability.
Supporting infrastructure is also being put in place. Three minibuses were delivered on April 8 to facilitate the movement of trainees and instructors between sites—an operational detail seen as key to the program’s effectiveness.
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