The report states that the government intends to secure a "$690 million ESG-linked loan." Equivalent to 12.5% of 2026 financing needsCameroon's 2026 finance law estimates the government's gross financing requirement at CFA3.197 trillion, or about 8.8% of gross domestic product. At roughly CFA400 billion, the proposed ESG-linked loan would cover about 12.5% of the country's financing needs for the year. External debt remains the largest componentAs of the end of June 2026, Cameroon's public debt stood at CFA15.607 trillion, equivalent to 44.2% of GDP. According to the CAA, Cameroon's current public debt portfolio carries a weighted average interest rate of 2.8% and an average maturity of 6.9 years.