Cameroonian American Chamber of Commerce

The Cameroonian American Chamber of Commerce (CAMAM) is an NGO founded in 2014 with the aim of advocating for private sector development in Cameroon by promoting the active engagement of the diaspora in the United States, as well as generating awareness about investment opportunities in Cameroon.[1] Its offices are based in Washington, D.C.

Cameroonian American Chamber of Commerce (CAMAM)
FoundedFebruary 2014 (2014-02)
FounderFrancis Ikome
FocusBusiness networking, private sector and cooperation
Location
  • Washington, D.C.
Area served
United States
Websitewww.camamcommerce.com

CAMAM was founded by Francis Ikome, an Italian-Cameroonian international business consultant, retired professional athlete, and former managing partner of the Africa Investment Agency.[2]

CAMAM is a member of the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) and the International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IDEA).[3]

Objectives

CAMAM has declared the following objectives:

  1. Advancing private sector development in Cameroon;
  2. Bridging the gap between the U.S. and Cameroonian business communities;
  3. Supporting the formation of public-private partnerships;
  4. Strengthening civil society participation;
  5. Promoting sustainable development programs;
  6. Intensifying international cooperation;
  7. Improving knowledge-sharing.

References
  1. "AAI Weighs in on Diaspora Engagement at Cameroonian American Chamber of Commerce Event". The Africa-America Institute. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
  2. "About CAMAM - The Cameroonian American Chamber of Commerce". CAMAM. Retrieved 2014-03-08.
  3. "USBC Chambers". U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Archived from the original on 2015-04-18. Retrieved 2015-02-03.
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