(Business in Cameroon) - Presenting the government's economic, financial, social and cultural program for 2019 before the parliament on November 21, Prime Minister Philemon Yang (photo) reported that the state pulled efforts to promote decent employment by creating 437,653 new jobs in the modern sector of the economy.

“This performance was achieved thanks to the many opportunities offered through various recruitments in the civil service, defense and security forces, and decentralized local authorities,” the Prime Minister said. In addition, Mr. Yang pointed out, the feat was motivated by the implementation of the three-year Emergency Plan to Accelerate Economic Growth decided by the President of the Republic.

“The promotion of decent work has also benefited from the combined action of government programs and projects, as well as the workforce monitoring in various major public worksites, including those of the 2019 African Cup of Nations,” Mr. Yang concluded.

However, compared with the 473,303 jobs created in 2017 (according to President Paul Biya), the figure is down 35,650 jobs.

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