The main objective of this meeting was to find consensus-based solutions to the common problems affecting the industry. This gathering according to actors of the sector is justified by the current situation, which is quite worrisome for the  industry due to the numerous problems we are facing. The crisis is having a significant impact on the national economy. In 2024, 103 out of 303 wood processing units were forced to shut down, leading to the loss of 2,750 jobs.stakeholders in the sector warns that 75 more companies are at risk of closure if a solution is not found soon. The sector's stakeholders are showing a strong commitment to working closely with the authorities to safeguard this critical sector for the country's economy. As they await tangible solutions, the wood industry remains in a state of heightened alert, hopeful that this collaborative effort will yield measures to mitigate economic losses and protect employment.Cameroon has failed to reach 50% of the volume exported in 2023, resulting in negative consequences for sector employment

Christelle koambi