The Port Authority of Kribi Establishes CSR as a Pillar of Its Governance

On August 5, 2025, at the refined Le Lagon Hotel in Kribi, the Port Authority of Kribi (PAK) organized a training session dedicated to its CSR facilitators, marking a decisive step in embedding Corporate Social Responsibility at the heart of its institutional strategy.

Thirteen participants, united around a shared vision, took part in this structured workshop, driven by a common ambition: to position the Port of Kribi as an exemplary actor of sustainable development—responsible, resilient, and forward-looking.

The session opened under the chairmanship of Mr. Alain Blaise Batongue, Chairman of the PAK Advisory and Orientation Committee, setting the tone for a day dedicated to engagement. In his address, he highlighted the PAK’s role not only as a regional economic engine but also as a catalyst for social transformation. He emphasized the value of the partnership initiated in 2023 with Scope Consulting and Services, which strengthened the capacities of the CCO’PAK and established a CSR culture within the institution.

The workshop, enriched with high-level methodological input and interactive discussions, aimed to provide CSR facilitators with a common foundation of knowledge, practices, and operational tools. Mr. Peter Munongo Aboko, Director of Planning and Environment, underlined the strategic importance of the training in a context where environmental and societal imperatives redefine the scope of public action. He invited participants to view CSR not as a peripheral requirement but as an ethical compass and a lever for deep transformation.

Guided by the Scope Consulting expert, participants explored the fundamentals of sustainable development, highlighting its natural alignment with CSR. The ISO 26000 standard, presented as a key reference, identified two major axes: recognition of societal responsibilities and stakeholder dialogue—pillars of modern and inclusive governance.

The discussions revealed the facilitators’ strong and genuine commitment to evolving practices in critical areas such as environmental management, working conditions, and local development. The Kribi Social and Environmental Action Program (PASEK), with emblematic initiatives like mangrove reforestation and support for schooling, was praised as a concrete illustration of effective and embodied CSR.

Beyond words, a new dynamic has been set in motion. Participants gained full awareness of contemporary challenges and the levers available to act with relevance and impact. This training is not a mere interlude; it inaugurates a shared path in which the Port Authority of Kribi positions itself as a beacon of sustainable development, guiding the future trajectory of responsible and visionary governance.