NGALLE BIBEHE Jean Ernest Massena Minister of Transport

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Ministry of Transport is the public service department of Cameroon charged with advising the government on transport policy. The Ministry works closely with other government transport partners, including the Cameroon Transport Agency to advance their strategic objectives. It maintains and regulates the organization, and the functioning of air, rail, road and maritime transport. 
The Ministry aim is to enable the country to flourish, reflecting transport’s role in shaping society, economy and environment.

This aim is underpinned by the minister's strategic direction which is based on  strategy to deliver improved transport outcomes.

The Ministry is able to carry out reviews on behalf of the Minister of Transport and also commission other agencies to undertake reviews to highlight best practice, indicating the collaborative nature of the country

The Ministry also provides twice-yearly forecasts to the Cameroon Treasury on revenue accrued from petrol excise duty, road user charges and motor vehicle licensing and registration. This revenue funds land transport expenditure.

 State-Owned Enterprises
-the National Port Authority (NPA);
- the Cameroon Airports Company (ADC);
- the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA);
- the Cameroon Airlines Corporation (CAMAIR Co);
- the Cameroon National Shippers Council (CNSC)

They are responsible for day-to-day hands-on management of daily traffic, aviation, rail and maritime activities. Their roles and the composition of their boards are defined in legislation.

The Ministry negotiates an annual performance agreement with each entity on behalf of the Minister, monitors the entities' performance against that agreement, and recommends appointments to the entities' governing bodies.

The Ministry provides policy advice to the Minister, in collaboration with the Crown entities, including the making of transport rules. As well, the Ministry negotiates on behalf of Cameroon, bilateral and multilateral air services agreements and is the licensing authority for foreign international airlines operating services to and from Cameroon.

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