Population: 50,000
Density: 7,4 hab./km2
Area: Haut Nyong
Climate: Equatorial/tropical
Languages: French/English/Maka’a Mboanz
Neighboring cities/countries: French/English/Maka/Bakoum
Main Industry: Lumber/Wood products
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing
Experience sharing, development of the economic fabric, technology transfer
What spurred interest for city pairing?
Allow exchanges of experience and knowledge between the two municipalities. Promote culture and tourism. Support development projects and the promotion of entrepreneurship
What does your city have to offer to a potential Sister City?
• Cultivation potential
• Forest and wildlife potential
• Agricultural potential
• Tourism activities
Other areas beyond the previous specific interests your city would be willing to pursue?
Educational exchanges
Thematic interests:
• Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals and activities
• Organizing global travel exchanges
• Youth/student exchange programs
• Supporting developing communities
• Humanitarian projects
• Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
• Virtual classroom partnerships
• Municipal governance exchanges
• Hosting Annual/regional conferences
Geographic & Regional Interests
Regional Interests: Any
U.S. Regional Interests: DMV; Any Agricultural city in the USA
Top three US States of interest:
• Maryland
• Michigan
• New York
Geographic interests (e.g., mountain/coastal towns): Forest Town
Why do these particular cities stand out?
Any City preserving Forest
Aspects to avoid when researching potential pairings that could hinder the pairing process
None. Doume is opened for any partnership
Primary Contact
Name: Mayor Mpans Giselle Rose
Phone: (237) 699540451
Secondary Contact
Phone: (237) 695857194
Email: [email protected]
Organization: Government