Hilaire Mputu UNESCO Cameroon cooperation took a significant step on July 29, 2026, when UNESCO and the Government of Cameroon signed an agreement to implement the Basic Education Support Project in Cameroon (PAEBC). The agreement, signed at the UNESCO Regional Office for Central Africa in Yaoundé, provides €8 million in technical assistance over 36 months and is designed to strengthen basic education for more than 153,000 learners.
Mr. Hilaire Mputu, Acting Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Central Africa, signed the agreement with Mr. Ousmanou Oumara, Coordinator of the PAEBC Project Management Unit. The partnership focuses on teacher capacity, educational resources, digital technologies, assessment and education data systems.
What the Hilaire Mputu UNESCO Cameroon agreement will support
Under the agreement, UNESCO will work with Cameroon to strengthen the capabilities of more than 50,000 teachers, supervisors and other education stakeholders. The project also includes the development of innovative educational resources and greater integration of digital technologies into teaching.
Another major component involves modernizing Cameroon’s education assessment system and strengthening its Education Management Information System. These measures are intended to provide stronger tools for monitoring and managing the education sector.
The Hilaire Mputu UNESCO Cameroon initiative also includes several technology-focused activities. UNESCO said the project will support the development of Massive Open Online Courses, the updating of the Ministry of Basic Education’s WebGIS platform, the interconnection of education databases and the creation of dynamic dashboards.
These systems are intended to support education planning with more reliable data, according to UNESCO.
Why the 36-month project matters for basic education
The agreement establishes a three-year technical assistance period, giving UNESCO and Cameroon a defined framework for implementing the project.
The initiative brings together several areas of education reform rather than focusing on a single intervention. Teacher development, digital learning, educational resources, assessment and information management are all included in the project’s scope.
UNESCO said the new phase is expected to contribute to better teaching and learning while promoting basic education that is more inclusive, equitable and effective. More than 153,000 learners in Cameroon are identified as beneficiaries of this phase.
Hilaire Mputu’s role in UNESCO’s Central Africa work
The agreement adds to Hilaire Mputu’s documented work with UNESCO’s Regional Office for Central Africa. UNESCO identifies him as the officer in charge of the organization’s Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa in Yaoundé, which covers Cameroon and several other countries in the region.
UNESCO has also previously documented Mputu’s involvement in education initiatives in Cameroon. In 2021, he participated in World Teachers’ Day activities in Yaoundé, where he highlighted the role of teachers in education recovery and inclusive, equitable and quality education.
More recently, UNESCO reported his involvement in initiatives supporting digital literacy and education systems in Central Africa. The organization’s records show his continuing role in regional education activities from the UNESCO office in Yaoundé.
The numbers behind the agreement
The Hilaire Mputu UNESCO Cameroon agreement sets out several measurable elements:
- €8 million in technical assistance
- 36 months for implementation
- More than 50,000 teachers, supervisors and education stakeholders targeted for capacity strengthening
- More than 153,000 learners expected to benefit
- Development of Massive Open Online Courses
- Updating of MINEDUB’s WebGIS platform
- Interconnection of education databases
- Creation of dynamic education-planning dashboards
The agreement therefore combines financial and technical support with institutional and digital measures aimed at strengthening Cameroon’s basic education system.
A broader education systems focus
The Hilaire Mputu UNESCO Cameroon agreement is structured around strengthening both classroom-level capacity and the systems used to manage education. Its planned activities extend from teacher and supervisor development to digital resources, assessment and education information infrastructure.
UNESCO said the new phase will contribute to improving teaching and learning and advancing more inclusive, equitable and effective basic education in Cameroon. The July 29 signing in Yaoundé marks the formal agreement between UNESCO and the Government of Cameroon to implement the PAEBC support framework.
As implementation proceeds, the project’s stated focus remains on strengthening education capacity, expanding digital tools and improving the information systems used to support planning and decision-making.
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