Duala Urban Nurseries

Description

1) Objective

The objective of urban incubators is to deliver pilot equipment (sports fields, public spaces, community centers, etc.) upstream of an urban project, in order to improve the design and management solution of final equipment. Already deployed in 8 countries, they make it possible to test uses and types of equipment, while strengthening citizen participation through an approach that puts residents at the heart of the development design and management process.

The urban incubator concerned by this call for initiatives will be deployed in the city of Douala. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Communauté urbaine de Douala (CUD) which is responsible for the project, as well as the district town halls and civil society of the districts concerned. In Douala, in addition to the construction of drains, the PLIDY provides for the development of public spaces around these works in order to improve the living environment of the inhabitants. This type of development has already been carried out by the CUD as part of a previous project, but the use of these sports and leisure facilities is quite low.

2) Eligibility

The call for initiatives is open to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and consortia formed by private law companies and NGOs/CSOs. The purpose of this call for initiatives is to identify the “incubator” operator who will implement the Douala Urban Nursery.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Cameroon.

4) Budget

The budget of the Douala Urban Nursery is estimated at €1,100,000. AFD provides funding of up to one million euros, and the Urban Community of Douala co-finances the project up to €100,000.

5) Application

The application deadline is 10 March 2025.