Supply Project in Yaounde, Bamenda, Douala, Mbalmayo, and Maroua, the Shanty towns Participatory Development Programme in Kribi (Afan Mabe), Yaounde (Nkolbikok, Melen), Bamenda (Sisia Quarters), Garoua (2013-2017 results), or the Inclusive and Resilient Town Development Project236. 391- Furthermore, in 2016, MINHDU and MAETUR signed the Framework Agreement relating to the restructuring and renovation of poorly planned quarters of Cameroon. The Agreement was under implementation in 2017 and included restructuring operations in the following towns: - Yaounde, around the Special Council Support Fund (FEICOM) (50 ha), Mimboman quarters: execution rate: 90%; - Garoua (150 ha): Padama, Haoussare, Souari Manou, Souhari dépôt, Yela, Toupourire, Bamilekere quarters: execution rate: 90%; - Bafoussam (150 ha): Kouogouo A and Kouogouo B, Djeleng 5 quarters: execution rate: 90%; - Douala (700 ha): Makepe-Missoke, Bonaloka, Makepe Maturité, Ndogpassi, Sic Cacao, Bobongo, Cité des Berges, Grand Hangar Bonabéri quarters: execution rate:53%. B: Road and Other Networks 392- With regard to the improvement of the urban environment, Phase II of the Yaounde Sanitation Project planned for a duration of 36 months was launched in January 2016. At the end of 2018, 92% of the 14 km of the estimated drain was executed. 393- Besides, development works on the access road to the new Olembe-Yaounde town are completed and include an interchange and an urban road network of 6 ways providing access to new settlements237. 394- In addition, out of the 39 km of the planned drain, there is 50% of work progress in Douala while 120 street light equipment are under construction in Bafia, Batouri, Kaele, Douala and Dschang. 395- Between 2013 and 2016, as part of the Urban Transport Infrastructure Development Programme, 594 km of road were rehabilitated while 81,791 km of road have been constructed. More so, in 2015, funds disbursed from the Road Fund in 2014 enabled the construction of 19,069 km of urban road network. §3: Supporting Demand for Housing (Rec. 29) 396- During the reference period, the number of cement companies stood at 4 with the arrival of new operators. The Ministry of Trade began discussions with a view to stabilising the price of a bag of cement at CFAF4,700238. In addition to building materials, support to the demand was through financing and the implementation of projects for low-income earners. 397- Since the 2016 Finance Law, tax exemptions have been granted first-time homebuyers of low-cost houses239. The Housing Loan Fund (CFC), an institution in charge of financing 236 It covers 10 Councils (Ngaoundere II, Yaounde V, Yaounde VII, Douala III, Douala V, Batouri, Maroua I, Maroua II, Maroua III, Kousseri, and Kumba II) distributed in 6 Regions (Adamawa, Centre, Littoral, East, Far North, and South West Regions). The Project aims at addressing the following inclusion issues: (i) space inclusion by enhancing access of the people living in under equipped quarters to urban services; (ii) economic inclusion by promoting access to economic opportunities especially for youths; and (iii) social inclusion through mechanisms that facilitate the participation and commitment of communities in decision-making and local management. 237 The 2.5 km road comprises a jet, 2 boulevards, a round about, cycle lanes, pavements, and car parks. 238 About 7.17 Euros. 239 It concerns natural persons with stable and sustainable income comprising the following: ordinary classical land loan of a duration of 25 to 300 months at an interest rate of 5.032% excluding taxes; conventional land loan 69