Cameroon – Culture, a productive sector thanks to government vision

The Ministry of Arts and Culture (Minac) is responsible for implementing and evaluating government policy on the promotion and development of arts and culture. It defines the State's political vision for arts and culture development and sets guidelines for its implementation through technical departments: notably the Directorate of Cinematography and Audiovisual Productions (DCPA), responsible for film; the Directorate of Performing Arts and Creative Industries (DSIC); and the National Ensemble (DEN), responsible for music and musical performances. These structures set the various objectives to be achieved and also establish mechanisms for monitoring their performance in accordance with public policy instruments, particularly Priority Action Plans (PAPs).

The State's strategy is characterized by its support for cultural enterprises, structuring its actions around objectives related to the production and promotion of cultural goods and services. The deployment of public action in support of film and music in Cameroon stems from several public and semi-public administrations, such as the Ministry of Arts and Culture (MINAC), the Film Industry Development Fund (FODIC), the Special Allocation Account for Supporting Cultural Policy (CASSPC), and collective management organizations (CMOs).

The country benefits from a dual linguistic culture, Anglo-Saxon and Francophone. Contemporary arts, such as music and literature, flourish and contribute to Cameroon's great artistic creativity, exemplified by numerous artists and writers.