ISSN 2375-0936
African Journal of Water Conservation and Sustainability ISSN 2375-0936 Vol. 13 (12), pp. 001-017, December, 2025. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Framework analysis of SDG 6.5.1 implementation in Cameroon: Yaoundé city case study
Stephane Lako Mbouendeu1, Jamiilah Ngougoure Ngapout2, Celestin Defo3, Gloria Eneke Takem4, Wilson Yetoh Fantong5
1Water For life Cameroon.
2Pan-African University, Institute for water and energy sciences (including climate change)
3University of Ebolowa, Institute of Agricultural, Wood, Water, and Environmental Sciences.
4Water resources and Climate Change Research Center.
5Geologic and Mine Research Institute.
Abstract
Received 08 November, 2025; Revised 22 November, 2025; Accepted 23 November, 2025; Published 14 December, 2025
Water resources management literature flourishes on quality, quantity and dynamics texts but few address institutional setting, programs and competences. Moreover, most are global or nation-based. This article seeks to include the subnational level of SDG 6.5.1 implementation analysis in a fast-growing city like Yaoundé. This is done through a framework analysis using strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats and program analysis approaches, considering the four pillars of IWRM monitoring, globally agreed and used. Analysis for Yaoundé reveals there is no specific city framework, it aligns with the national framework which is characterized by a strong institutional and regulatory framework with several transboundary, international and national instruments to address water challenges at country level. At city level, awareness about national policy and potential benefit of IWRM is still lagging. Programs analyzed showed that most efforts are geared towards drinking water and flood protection, few initiatives on the last decade addressed favorable environment, participation and institutions. Thus, additional efforts are required to improve on operational mechanisms, planning, investment and programs addressing cities IWRM. Globally, framework analysis can be considered as a complementary approach to SDG 6.5.1 implementation scoring. This helps finetune the identification of key priority actions driving IWRM implementation at city level for less advanced countries.
Keywords: Water management, SWOT, framework analysis, IWRM, Yaoundé, SDG 6.5.1, urban water governance, sustainable cities.