Doume

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Cameroon

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