Preservation and enhancement of the cultural heritage of Douala, Cameroon

Client

Government of Cameroon
Douala Urban Council
(The World Bank)

Joint venture

Cotecno Gandalf (Italy) Keios (Italy)

Location

Douala, Cameroon

Period

2009

Project Description

Feasibility study to preserve and enhance Douala’s built heritage, including a complete inventory, in-depth context analysis, evaluation of existing initiatives, sustainable strategy development, branding study and definition of a concrete and priority action programme.

Scope of Services

• Detailed analysis of the urban, historical and socio-economic context
• Preparation of a complete inventory of the city’s built heritage
• Assessment of past or ongoing initiatives in the cultural and heritage sector
• Development of a sustainable development strategy integrating heritage protection, conservation and enhancement
• Branding study for the city’s urban marketing
• Definition of a priority action programme with operational proposals, timetable and cost estimates