UK Export Finance provides GBP113 million (US$148.88 million) of financial support for the Cameroonian Government to help UK businesses complete essential roadworks that will unlock the country’s economic potential.

The new deal was underwritten by UK Export Finance (UKEF) will support the expansion of the Douala East Entrance Road, which connects the capital in Cameroon with vital trading ports. Once completed the expanded road will improve the transport of goods in Cameroon and strengthen economic ties with landlocked neighbors Chad and the Central African Republic.