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The proposed project, to be implemented over a four-year period, is designed to expand the provision of technical and financial assistance to Cameroonian artisans and small- and medium-scale enterprises and to improve upon previous efforts made under the first project to further strengthen BCD. The project would consist of: (i) credit for artisans and small- and medium-scale enterprises; (ii) technical assistance to BCD; (iii) technical assistance to CAPME to initiate a pilot program for artisans. The proposed project would, in line with the Government's sectoral objectives, promote Cameroonian enterprises, generate employment and encourage a better geographical distribution of industrial activity in Cameroon. Direct benefits would be the generation of additional direct employment for about 1,800 persons. The success of the project depends mainly on the achievement of the expected improvement of BCD's financial position and organization. Careful recruitment of the advisors and consultants, together with close monitoring of the overall technical assistance program should help achieve this objective.