Cameroon Public Service: Over 306,000 Active Employees Reported
As of June 19, 2026, Cameroon's public service comprises 306,159 active employees across all government sectors. Additionally, 160,285 retirees are currently receiving their pensions. The financial implications for public finances vary monthly, with March 2026 costing FCFA 151,295,072,903, April 2026 at FCFA 147,973,466,915, and May 2026 at FCFA 146,651,793,700. These figures were disclosed by the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform, Joseph LE, during a parliamentary session. He was responding to a question from MP Ngalle Daniel Etongo regarding the AIGLES (Application Informatique de Gestion Logique des Effectifs et de la Solde) system. The AIGLES application provides detailed information on employee numbers, locations, roles, and associated public finance costs. It automates manual processes such as step and class advancements, and some regularization operations, benefiting 376,931 public servants since its launch on January 1, 2025. The system also synchronizes career events with financial impacts, reduces processing times, and minimizes financial discrepancies. Furthermore, AIGLES offers a platform for public servants to access their administrative status and facilitates the processing of retirement files, with 5,196 retirement acts initiated, 706 signed, and 489 pending. In its anti-corruption mandate, AIGLES reduces fraudulent manipulations and irregular interventions by permanently logging all operations, promoting fair treatment, and limiting favoritism, clientelism, and the illicit sale of administrative acts. It also minimizes physical contact between users and ministry staff, enhancing the security of administrative acts through electronic signatures.
The introduction of the AIGLES system in Cameroon's public administration represents a significant technological shift aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in managing personnel and payroll. By automating processes and centralizing data, the system aims to mitigate risks associated with manual handling, such as corruption, favoritism, and administrative delays. The reported figures on active employees, retirees, and monthly payroll costs provide a quantitative baseline for public financial management. Looking ahead, the effectiveness of AIGLES will depend on its continuous adaptation to evolving administrative needs and its resilience against sophisticated attempts at circumvention. The long-term impact will be measured by its contribution to improved public service delivery and the optimization of public expenditure, aligning with broader trends towards digital governance in the coming decade.
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