The 3rd edition of the Urban Planning and Construction Days allowed these real estate stakeholders to call on the public regarding the “importance of respecting appropriate land occupation standards.”
The Mayor of Douala, Dr. Roger Mbassa Ndine, is determined to develop the city.
Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital, is in SIC’s sights. This is thanks to the “identification of new markets and investment opportunities” carried out during the 3rd edition of the city’s Urban Planning and Construction Days. It was chaired by the city’s mayor, Dr. Roger Mbassa Ndine. From June 8 to 14, 2025, Douala’s six district communes therefore aligned their efforts to address the urgent need to transform municipalities according to hygiene rules. Operationally, this event allowed SIC to conduct an autopsy of urbanization to demonstrate to the public the danger incurred due to non-compliance with current construction standards.
In its diagnosis, urban disorder resulting from anarchic land occupation is the primary determinant that further exposes them to health and environmental risks. In a sensitization campaign prescribed through governmental collaboration, the various educational topics revolved around the theme: “Respect for urban planning rules and improvement of the living environment in Douala: how to act together for an attractive and emerging city?”
Knowledge of Regulations
Concerned about their health and the improvement of their living conditions, SIC once again urged citizens to follow the path of legality for sustainable urban development. Overall, the aim is for the public to acquire more detailed knowledge of construction regulations and laws. In practice, this knowledge acquisition lies in stimulating private initiatives that should participate in urban development.
Seizing the opportunity, SIC informed the general public about the government’s strategies to combat the housing deficit. First, the presentation of real estate projects completed, underway, and planned in Cameroon. The various meetings between SIC and potential investors laid the groundwork for technical and financial partnerships for mass housing production.
