Cameroon Chad Pipeline Monitoring Project

Cameroon and Chad have come together to construct a pipeline to transport crude oil from Doba, Chad to Kribi in the south of Cameroon. Unfortunately, the construction of the pipeline has raised concerns about the need to protect the human rights of those living along its path. In response, CRS designed the Cameroon/Chad Pipeline Monitoring Project, which advocates for the people who will be affected by the pipeline construction. Through the project, CRS has helped local organizations revise the compensation rates for lost assets (farms, fields, fruit trees, etc.) for those living in the path of the pipeline.

CRS trained pipeline monitors discuss the effects of the pipeline project with traditional leaders in northern Cameroon.

How Do We Do This Project and What Are Our Accomplishments To Date?

CRS is supporting the efforts of Cameroonian nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), most notably the Center for Environment and Development and the Group for Consultation and Action. These organizations are advocating for proper management of the funds generated by the pipeline construction, respect for the rights of those living in the pipeline's path and preservation of the ecology of the pipeline area. To date, CRS has helped the NGOs revise the compensation rates for lost assets (farms, fields, fruit trees, etc.) previously proposed by the Cameroon Oil Transport Company through the compilation of field research and the monitoring project. The project partners are also formulating programs to force companies to pay fair salaries to workers.

The principal objective of this project is to ensure respect for the rights and dignity of those living along the path of the pipeline through research, communication and advocacy both within and outside of Cameroon.

For additional information about CRS' efforts related to this project, please visit our advocacy section's summary on Trade and Corporate Responsibility.