The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) jointly launched the AgriConnect Country Compact with the Government of Cameroon, the World Bank Group and development partners in Yaoundé on 22 October 2026, according to a press release by IFAD. The action framework aims to accelerate agropastoral and agrifood sector transformation. It also seeks to strengthen food security, create jobs, particularly for young people and women, and mobilize public and private investment. The Compact is built around three pillars: strengthening the foundations of the agrifood sector, accelerating policy and regulatory reforms, and providing access to finance for producers and businesses. It targets rice, maize, cassava, oil palm, cocoa, soybean, dairy and aquaculture value chains.