ORGANIZATION OF THE MINISTRY OF ARTS AND CULTURE

DECREE NO. 2012/381 OF 14 SEPTEMBER 2012 CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MINISTRY OF ARTS AND CULTURE

The President of the Republic, Having regard to the Constitution; Having regard to Decree No. 2001/408 of 9 December 2011 concerning the organization of Government,

Decrees :

TITLE I :  GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1.- ( 1 )  The Ministry of Arts and Culture is placed under the authority of

 a Minister.

(2)  The Minister of Arts and Culture is responsible for the development and implementation of the Government’s policy on the promotion and development of arts and culture. In this capacity, he is responsible for:- the development and dissemination of national arts and culture;- the preservation of historical sites and monuments;- the protection, conservation, enrichment and promotion of cultural, artistic and cinematographic heritage;- the promotion of artistic and cultural creation;- the promotion and monitoring of the distribution of works of art and cinematographic works, in relation to the administrations concerned;- museums, libraries, film libraries, media libraries and national archives;- conservatories and other vocational training centers in the relevant trades;- monitoring the activities of the national ballet, the national orchestra, the national theatre;- the promotion of cinematography and dramatic arts;- the promotion and professional development of artists;- the promotion and supervision of major cultural events;- monitoring the activities of national collective management structures for copyright and related rights.

(3)  He ensures liaison between the Government and international organisations working in the fields of art and culture, in particular the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in relation with the Ministry of External Relations and other relevant administrations.

(4 )  It also ensures liaison between public authorities and collective management bodies for copyright and related rights.

(5)  He exercises guardianship over the Palais des Congrès.

Article 2. – For the accomplishment of its missions, the Minister of Arts and of Culture has: a Private Secretariat;- two (02) Technical Advisors; a General Inspectorate; a Central Administration; Decentralized Services; Related Services. TITLE II: OF THE PRIVATE SECRETARIAT Article 3. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Private Secretariat, the Secretariat Particulier is in charge of the Minister’s confidential affairs.TITLE III: TECHNICAL ADVISORS Article 4.- The Technical Advisors shall carry out all missions entrusted to them by the Minister. TITLE IV: FROM THE GENERAL INSPECTORATEArticle 5.- (1) Placed under the authority of an Inspector General, the Inspectorate Generalis loaded:- evaluation of the performance of services in relation to the objectives set, in conjunction with the General Secretariat;- internal control and evaluation of the functioning of the services ofMinistry, its affiliated structures, and related organizations;- information from the Minister on the quality of the operation and performance of the services;- the evaluation of the application of organizational techniques and methods as well as the simplification of administrative work, in conjunction with the departments responsible for administrative reform;- the implementation of the anti-corruption strategy within theMinistry, in conjunction with the ministerial unit for combating corruption.(2) It includes, in addition to the Inspector General, two (02) Inspectors. Article 6.- (1) In carrying out control and evaluation missions, the Inspector General and the Inspectors have access to all documents of the services being controlled.In this capacity, they can:- requesting information, explanations or documents from the heads of the services being audited, who are required to respond within the given time limits;- to have, on an ad hoc basis, the necessary staff from other departments of theMinistry;- to request, if necessary and after approval from the Minister and in accordance with the law, the public force to assist them in investigating offenses against public funds.(2) Each inspection or audit mission shall result in the preparation of a report addressed to the Minister, with a copy to the Secretary-General. The Minister shall send a copy of the report to the Ministers responsible respectively for administrative reform and supreme audit.(3) The Minister shall send quarterly a control report and the annual activity report of the Inspectorate General to the Prime Minister, Head of Government. TITLE V: FROM THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Article 7. The Central Administration comprises:- the General Secretariat;- the Directorate of Cultural Heritage;- the Directorate for the Development and Promotion of the Arts;- the Directorate of Archives and Administrative Documents;- the Directorate of Books and Reading;- the Directorate of Cinematography and Audiovisual Productions;- the Directorate of Entertainment and Creative Industries;- the General Affairs Department. CHAPTER I: FROM THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT Article 8.- (1) The General Secretariat is placed under the authority of a Secretary General, principal collaborator of the Minister who follows the instructions on the affairs of the Department and receives from the Minister the necessary delegations of signature.(2) In this capacity he:- coordinates the action of the Central Administration and the decentralized services of the Ministry and holds coordination meetings for this purpose, the minutes of which he sends to the Minister;- defines and codifies the internal procedures of the Ministry;- ensures the ongoing training of staff and organizes, under the authority of the Minister, seminars and refresher courses for improvement or specialization;- follows, where appropriate, the actions of the attached services, whose action program it approves and whose activity reports it receives;- ensures the speed of processing files, centralizes archives and manages the Ministry’s documentation.(3) In the event of the absence or incapacity of the Secretary-General, the Minister shall appoint a Director to serve as interim. Article 9. The following are attached to the General Secretariat:- the Legal Affairs Division;- the Studies, Planning and Cooperation Unit;- the Monitoring Unit;- the Communication Unit;- the Information Technology and Statistics Unit;- the Translation Unit;- the Sub-Directorate for Reception, Mail and Liaison;- the Documentation and Archives Service.

Section I: From the Legal Affairs Division Article 10.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Division Chief, the Division of Legal Affairs is responsible for:

– the preparation and formatting of draft legislative or regulatory texts initiated by the Ministry or submitted for the Minister’s signature;- legal opinions on matters falling within the Ministry’s remit;- respect for the legality and legal regularity of acts binding theMinistry;- the processing of appeals against acts produced by theMinistry, in conjunction with the relevant operational structures;- defending the interests of the State in court whenever the Ministry is involved in a case;- monitoring the execution of court decisions involving the Ministry;- the promotion and popularization of legal culture within theMinistry.(2) It includes:- the Studies and Regulations Unit;- the Litigation Unit.Article 11.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Unit, the Studies Unit and the Regulatory Authority is responsible for:

– the preparation and formatting of all draft legislative or regulatory texts initiated by the Ministry or submitted for the Minister’s signature;- legal advice on important issues within the Ministry’s purview;- the codification of legislative and regulatory texts.(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Cell, two (02) Assistant Research Officers. Article 12.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Cell Head, the Cell ofLitigation is handled by:- the processing of appeals against acts produced by theMinistry, in conjunction with the relevant operational structures;- defending the interests of the State in court whenever the Ministry is involved in a case;- monitoring the execution of court decisions involving the Ministry;(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Cell, two (02) Assistant Research Officers.Section II: From the Studies, Planning and Research Unit Cooperation Article 13. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Unit, the Studies, Planning and Cooperation Unit is responsible for:- studies and research development in the fields of art and culture;- the development and evaluation of the artistic and cultural policy of theGovernment;- programming of participation in international cultural activities and events;- the creation of the cultural map and calendar;- bilateral and multilateral cooperation;- programming of participation in international cultural activities and events;- monitoring the activities and programs of international cultural institutions;- monitoring, under the authority of the Minister, of the Ministry’s participation in international organizations and in the negotiations of international agreements and conventions relating to the fields of arts and culture;- seeking external support for the financing of arts and culture development programs and projects.(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Cell, two (02) Assistant Research Officers. Section III: The Monitoring Unit Article 14.- (1) Under the authority of a Head of Unit, the Monitoring Unit shall carry out any study or mission assigned to it by the Secretary-General. Its responsibilities include, in particular:- monitoring the activities of the central and decentralized services of the Ministry;- from the synthesis of action programs, economic outlook notes and the use of activity reports transmitted by the central and decentralized services of the Ministry.(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Cell, two (02) Assistant Research Officers. Section IV: From the Communications Unit

Article 15.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Cell Head, the Cell ofCommunication is in charge:- the implementation of the government communication strategy within the Ministry;- the design and formatting of specific messages from the Minister;- the collection, analysis and preservation of journalistic and audiovisual documentation of the Ministry;- from the exploitation of articles relating to matters within the Ministry’s purview published in the national or international press;- the ongoing promotion of the Ministry’s brand image;- the protocol and organization of the ceremonies in which theMinister, in liaison with the cabinet;- production in the media, specialized programs of the Ministry;- the organization of press conferences and other communication activities of the Minister;- the drafting and publication of the newsletter and all other publications of interest to the Ministry.(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Cell, two (02) Assistant Research Officers.Section V:From the Information Technology and Statistics UnitArticle 16.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Unit, the Information Technology and Statistics Unit is responsible for:- the design and implementation of the IT master plan ofMinistry;- studies for the development, operation and maintenance of the Ministry’s computer applications and network;- the establishment of banks and databases relating to the various IT subsystems of the Ministry;- centralisation and dissemination of statistical data relating to the activities of the Ministry;- the security, availability and integrity of the computer system;- the computer processing, storage and dissemination of data;- technological monitoring in the field of information technology;- the promotion of information and communication technologies within the Ministry.(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Cell, two (02) Assistant Research Officers.Section VI:From the Translation UnitArticle 17.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Unit, the Translation Unit is responsible for:- of the current translation of documents;- quality control of current translation;- the creation of a terminological database relating to arts and culture.(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Unit, two (02) Assistant Research Officers, respectively responsible for translation into French and translation into English.Section VII:From the Sub-Directorate of Reception, Mail andConnectionArticle 18.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate for Reception, Mail and Liaison is responsible for:- of the reception, information and guidance of users of the Ministry;- the receipt, processing and distribution of mail;- the classification and preservation of signed documents;- the reproduction and notification of individual acts and the distribution of regulatory acts as well as all other service documents;- the reactivation of services and other ministerial departments for the processing of files.(2) It includes:- the Reception and Guidance Service;- the Mail and Liaison Service;- the Recovery Service.

Article 19.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Reception Service and the Orientation Department is responsible for:

– from the receipt of files;- of receiving requests;- welcoming and informing users;- compliance checks of files.(2) It includes:- the Reception and Information Office;- the Compliance Control Office.Article 20.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Mail Service and Liaison is responsible for:- mail distribution;- the classification and preservation of signed documents;- the reproduction of individual acts and all other service documents;- notification of signed documents;- the creation of virtual folders.(2) It includes:- the “Incoming” Mail Office;- the “Outgoing” Mail Office;- the Reprographics Office.Article 21. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Recovery Service is responsible for:

– recording user requests;- automatic reactivation of services in case of non-compliance with the standard processing deadlines for files;- the initiative to revive other ministerial departments.Section VIII:From the Documentation and Archives Service

Article 22.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Documentation and Archives Service is responsible for:

– the design and implementation of the Ministry’s policy regarding the organization of archives;- the collection and dissemination of written, photographic, digital and audiovisual documentation relating to art and culture;

– the design and implementation of a system for classifying administrative documentation, in conjunction with other departments of the Ministry;- the promotion of documentary research in artistic and cultural matters;- the collection, centralization, preservation and dissemination of the Ministry’s documents and archives;- the reproduction and distribution of service documents.(2) It includes:- the Documentation Office;- the Archives Office.CHAPTER II:FROM THE DIRECTORATE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE Article 23.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Director, the Heritage Directorate Cultural is in charge:

– the development and implementation of the Government’s policy on the promotion and protection of archaeological and museographic cultural heritage;- the development and monitoring of the implementation of cultural heritage law;- the protection and preservation of historical sites, places and monuments;- commemoration of historical figures, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- of the general inventory of tangible and intangible cultural heritage;- the study, conservation and promotion of tangible and intangible cultural heritage;- monitoring and implementation, in conjunction with the Unit in charge of cooperation, of international cooperation in the areas of protection, conservation and promotion of cultural heritage;- the promotion of cultural diversity, in conjunction with relevant government departments.(2) It includes:- the Sub-Directorate of Tangible Cultural Heritage;- the Sub-Directorate of Intangible Cultural Heritage;- the Sub-Directorate for Cultural Diversity.Section I:From the Sub-Directorate of Tangible Cultural Heritage

Article 24.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate of Tangible Cultural Heritage is responsible for:

– the inventory, protection, conservation and enhancement of movable and immovable heritage of historical, artistic or scientific interest, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- the classification of cultural property;- restoration and monitoring of the management of movable and immovable cultural heritage, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- control of the movement of works of art and cultural heritage goods within the national territory and abroad, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- the establishment of the map of historical sites and monuments.(2) It includes:- the Real Estate Cultural Heritage Service;- the Museums Service;- the Archaeology Service.

Article 25.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Heritage Service Culturel Immobilier is in charge of:- monitoring the inventory, protection, conservation and enhancement of movable and immovable heritage, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- monitoring the restoration and management of movable and immovable cultural heritage, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- monitoring of procedures for classifying cultural property;

– the development and monitoring of the map and file of historical sites and monuments.

Article 26. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Museums Service is charged with:

– monitoring the Government’s policy regarding museum heritage;- the preparation and monitoring of the application of the legislative and regulatory framework in the field of museum heritage;- the definition of technical standards applicable to museums;- the enrichment of public collections;- studies and development of research in the field of museum heritage;- monitoring the management of the National Museum;- monitoring international cooperation in all areas concerning museum activities;- the development of training in museology;- support for the conservation and promotion of community collections;- support for the creation of museums.Article 27.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Archaeology Serviceis in charge:

– the development and monitoring of the implementation of the national program for archaeological research, in conjunction with the relevant administrations and organizations;- monitoring the protection, conservation and enhancement of archaeological heritage;- monitoring of methodological guidelines and methods of scientific control in archaeology;- the development of the national archaeological map;- participation in the preparation and updating of legislative and regulatory texts relating to archaeological heritage;

– monitoring the application and legislation relating to the protection of archaeological heritage;- monitoring the application of legal and regulatory provisions relating to excavations and research.Section II: From the Sub-Directorate of Intangible Cultural Heritage Article 28.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofIntangible Cultural Heritage is responsible for:

– the collection, centralization and exploitation of information relating to customs, practices, knowledge, rites and oral traditions, heritage dances and music, in their historical and socio-anthropological aspects;- inventory and monitoring of the implementation of actions to enhance intangible heritage;- from the repertoire of heritage music and dances;- the study and promotion of historical figures and places;- monitoring the celebration of commemorative holidays.(2) It includes:- the Living and Anthropological Heritage Service;- the Historical Figures and Commemorative Festivals Service. Article 29.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Living and Anthropological Heritage Service is responsible for:

– monitoring the collection, centralization and use of information relating to customs, practices, knowledge, rites, and oral traditions, heritage dances and music, in their historical and socio-anthropological aspects;- monitoring the inventory and implementation of actions to enhance the value of intangible heritage;- the development of the central repertoire of heritage dances and music.

Article 30. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Figures Service Historical and Commemorative Events is in charge:- the study and promotion of historical figures and places;- monitoring of national commemorative holiday celebrations.Section III: From the Sub-Directorate of Cultural DiversityArticle 31.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate of theCultural Diversity is responsible for:- the promotion of national artistic and cultural expressions;- the promotion of mother tongues and national languages, in conjunction with the relevant organizations and administrations;- the inventory of national languages, with a view to their preservation as a vehicle of cultural heritage, in conjunction with the administrations and bodies concerned;- the promotion of cultural values;- the training of documentation in the field of heritage.(2) It includes:- the Native and National Languages ​​Service;- the Service for Cultural Expressions and Values.Article 32. – The Language Service, placed under the authority of a Head of Service, Maternelles et Nationales, is in charge of:- the promotion of mother tongues and national languages;- the inventory of languages, with a view to their preservation as a vehicle of cultural heritage, in conjunction with the administrations and organizations concerned; the central directory of mother tongues and national languages.Article 33. – Under the authority of a Head of Service, the Service for Cultural Expressions and Values ​​is responsible for:- the promotion of cultural principles and values;- the promotion of national artistic and cultural expressions;- the constitution of documentary resources for the heritage of cultural expressions and values.CHAPTER II: FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ARTS DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTIONArticle 34.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Director, the Directorate ofThe Department for the Development and Promotion of the Arts is responsible for:- the development and implementation of the Government’s policy on the development and promotion of the arts, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- the development and promotion of creation and production in the fields of performing, visual and applied arts;- the organization and supervision of the dissemination of works in the field of performing, visual and applied arts,- the promotion of all forms of expression and dissemination of the performing arts, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- the definition of training programs in the fields of performing, visual and applied arts, in conjunction with the National Institute of Arts and Culture;- studies on public artistic practices in the fields of visual and performing arts and specific arts.(2) It includes:- the Sub-Directorate of Performing Arts;- the Sub-Directorate of Visual and Applied Arts.Section I:From the Sub-Directorate of Performing ArtsArticle 35.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofArts Vivants is in charge of:- the implementation of government policy in the fields of operatic, choreographic, dramatic, and literary arts;- the organization and supervision of the distribution of works in the relevant fields;- the development and promotion of the creation of the definition of training programs in the relevant arts fields, in conjunction with the National Institute of Arts and Culture;- the creation and updating of the national cultural map;- studies on public artistic practices in the relevant art fields.(2) It includes:- the Department of Lyric and Choreographic Arts;- the Department of Dramatic and Literary Arts.Article 36. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Lyric Arts Serviceand Choreographics is in charge:- monitoring the implementation of Government policy, in particular in the fields of classical and contemporary music, choral and epic singing, traditional and contemporary dances;- supervision and support for the production of works and shows in the relevant fields;- the development and monitoring of the national cultural activities program;- contributing to the creation of the national cultural map;- the development and updating of the file of professionals, venues and events of the lyric arts;- supporting the activities of institutions and venues for the dissemination of professional shows;- the study and implementation of training policies in the field of operatic arts.Article 37. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Arts ServiceDramatics and Literature is in charge:- monitoring the implementation of Government policy, in particular, in the fields of theatre, epic storytelling, poetry, novels and essays;- supervision and support for the production of works and shows in the relevant artistic fields;- the development and monitoring of the national cultural activities program;- contributing to the creation of the national cultural map;- the development and updating of the file of professionals, venues and events of dramatic and literary arts;- monitoring the implementation of training policies in the relevant arts fields.Section II:From the Sub-Directorate of Visual and Applied ArtsArticle 38.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofVisual and Applied Arts is in charge of:- the implementation of government policy in the fields of visual, applied and multimedia arts;- the organization and supervision of the dissemination of works in the relevant artistic fields;- the development and implementation of the Government’s policy regarding the development and promotion of creation in the aforementioned arts fields;- the development and promotion of creation in the relevant artistic fields;- the definition of training programs in the relevant arts fields, in conjunction with the National Institute of Arts and Culture;- studies on the artistic practices of audiences in the relevant art fields.(2) It includes:- the Visual Arts Department;- the Applied Arts Department;- the Multimedia Arts Department.Article 39. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Arts ServicePlastics is loaded:- monitoring the implementation of government policy in the fields of painting, sculpture, ceramics and art photography;- the study and implementation of training and professional integration policies for artists, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- participation in the development and implementation of regulations relating to initial, specialized and continuing training in the field of visual arts;- maintaining the file of professionals in the visual arts sector.Article 40. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Arts ServiceApplied is loaded:- monitoring the implementation of Government policy, particularly in the areas of arts and crafts, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- the implementation of Government policy in the fields of fashion, haute couture, hairdressing and culinary arts;- guidance and support for the creation of works and productions in the relevant artistic fields;- the development and monitoring of the cultural activities program;- the supervision and promotion of amateur practices;- contributing to the creation of the cultural map in the field of specific arts;- monitoring the implementation of training policies in the relevant arts fields.Article 41. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Arts ServiceMultimedia is loaded:- monitoring the implementation of Government policy, particularly in the fields of digital arts, graphic arts and design;- supervision and support for the creation of works and productions in the aforementioned fields;- the development and monitoring of the cultural activities program;- the supervision and promotion of amateur practices;- the creation of the cultural map in the field of multimedia arts;- monitoring the implementation of training policies in the field of multimedia arts.CHAPTER IV:FROM THE DIRECTORATE OF ARCHIVES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTSArticle 42.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Director, the Directorate of Archives and Administrative Documents is responsible for:- the development of the Government’s policy on archives and administrative documents, particularly with regard to collection, processing, classification, preservation and communication;- the development and implementation of uniform scientific and technical standards for the management of administrative documents and archives, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- the preparation and application of the legislative and regulatory framework relating to archives and administrative documents;- the harmonization of public and private archive management practices, in conjunction with the National Archives;- monitoring and control of the activities of structures that produce the archives;- monitoring the activities of the National Archives and the archive centers of decentralized territorial authorities;- monitoring the processing, communication and promotion of public archives;- the dissemination and promotion of the national archival heritage;- the issuance of visas for curricula and the evaluation of the content of vocational training courses in the relevant fields;- continuing education for professionals in the management of administrative documents and archives;- monitoring the activities of associations and professional groups operating in the sector.(2) It includes:- the Sub-Directorate for Standards, Regulations and Archival Control;- the Professional Development Unit.Section I:From the Sub-Directorate of Standards, Regulations and Archival ControlArticle 43.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofStandards, Regulations and Archival Control is responsible for:- the development of the Government’s policy on the management of administrative documents and archives;- the development and implementation of uniform scientific and technical standards in archival matters, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- participation in the preparation of the legislative and regulatory framework for archives management;- monitoring and control of the activities of structures that produce the archives.(2) It includes:- the Standardization and Archival Regulation Service;- the Archival Technology Service;- the Archival Control Service.Article 44. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Service of theStandardization and Archival Regulations is responsible for:- participation in the preparation of legislative and regulatory texts on archives;- the development of rules and standards for the management, evaluation and collection of public and private archives;- the development and implementation of a deconcentration and decentralization plan for archives;- the definition and implementation of professional standards for archival science.Article 45. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Technology ServiceArchivists is in charge of:- monitoring the implementation of the Government’s policy on archival technologies, particularly with regard to digitization, photo-documentation, document reproduction, restoration and sigillography;- monitoring and advising public administrations and archive services on innovation and technological monitoring in the management of archives and administrative documents;- monitoring the implementation of the national policy regarding the development of archive buildings and premises.Article 46.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Monitoring andArchival Control is responsible for:- monitoring and control of the activities of the National Archives, of archive centers in decentralized territorial communities;- technical advice from public and private administrations, where appropriate, regarding archives;- compliance with standards, legislation and regulations regarding the collection, sorting, classification, description and communication of public and private archives;- the evaluation of the tools for managing the archives of public and private institutions.Section II:From the Professional Development UnitArticle 47.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Cell Head, the Cell ofProfessional Development is responsible for:- continuing education for archive professionals;- the issuing of visas for curricula and the evaluation of content in the field of vocational training in archival science;- monitoring the activities of professional associations and groups;- monitoring the working conditions of archive professionals.(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Cell, two (02) Assistant Research Officers.CHAPTER V:FROM THE BOOK AND READING DEPARTMENTArticle 48.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Director, the Directorate of Books and Reading is responsible for:- the development and implementation of the Government’s policy regarding the development of the book and reading sectors;- the regulation, monitoring, and control of activities relating to the creation, publishing, dissemination, distribution of books, the establishment, equipping and operation of establishments in the book and reading sectors;- support for the production, dissemination and distribution of the book;- the development and coordination of the national network of public libraries and reading centers;- monitoring the application of legislation on legal deposit;- monitoring of issues relating to the operation and equipment of libraries;- studies and research on reading and the book economy;- promoting the professions of librarians, documentalists, publishers and booksellers;- the consolidation of national integration through reading programs and activities;- monitoring and promoting training, development and integration into the book and reading professions;- monitoring the activities of the national library and the libraries of decentralized local authorities;- the development of a map of publishing houses, bookstores and libraries;- the coordination of relations between public administrations and professional associations and partners in the book and reading sectors.(2) It includes:- the Sub-Directorate for the Economics of the Book;- the Sub-Directorate for the Development of Reading and Libraries.Section I: From the Sub-Directorate of the Book EconomyArticle 49.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofThe book industry is fraught with challenges:- monitoring of any issue relating to literary creation, production, dissemination, distribution and promotion of books;- the organization of book fairs and exhibitions;- support for studies and research on reading and the book economy;- the promotion of Cameroonian books;- advice and control of the book supply chain;- the study of issues relating to the dissemination and distribution of the book;- the collection of statistical data necessary for the evaluation of the book sector;- the development of bookstores and other book distribution points in decentralized local authorities.(2) It includes:- the Literary Creation Service;- the Consulting and Publishing Service.Article 50.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Creation ServiceLiterary is charged:- the promotion of quality national literary creation;- the development of various activities and events designed to stimulate creativity, including writing workshops, training, the cataloging and promotion of award-winning works, the organization of literary prizes, promotional campaigns and book signings;- the promotion of Cameroonian works and authors at the national and international levels;- the encouragement and promotion of literary production in national languages.Article 51.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Council and ServiceThe edition is loaded:- monitoring of any issue relating to the book manufacturing sector;- the design and implementation of a policy to support the publishing and distribution of books;- technical and administrative assistance to stakeholders in the book trade;- the organization of sectoral meetings and reflection days;- the organization of book fairs and exhibitions;- conducting studies and collecting statistical data on book production and the book market;- monitoring the activities of the collective management body for copyright and related rights, operating in the field of books.Section II: From the Sub-Directorate for the Development of Reading and LibrariesArticle 52.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofThe Department for the Development of Reading and Libraries is responsible for:- encouraging reading;- the implementation of development policies and the modernization of libraries;- the coordination of government action in support of the establishment and operation of a national public reading network;- the fight against illiteracy and exclusion through specific actions in favor of target and disadvantaged groups;- expertise and advice for the construction, development and computerization of public reading establishments;- the collection of statistical data necessary for the evaluation of policies for the development of books and reading;- the promotion of books and reading and more generally of access to information, through all appropriate media.(2) It includes:- the Public Reading Development Service;- the Library Service.Article 53.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Service ofThe Public Reading Development department is responsible for:- of the coordination of the national public reading network;- the coordination of government action in support of the establishment and operation of a national public reading network;- encouraging reading;- the fight against illiteracy and exclusion through specific actions in favor of target and disadvantaged groups;- expertise and advice for the construction, development and computerization of public reading establishments;- the promotion of books and reading and more generally of access to information, through all appropriate media;- the implementation of specific programs and activities aimed at promoting mother tongues and national languages;- participation in the collection of statistical data necessary for the development of books and reading.Article 54. – The Library Service, placed under the authority of a Head of Service,is in charge:- the coordination of the establishment of a national network of libraries, including at the level of decentralized local authorities;- modernization of equipment and integration of information and communication technologies in the libraries of the national reading network;- expertise and advice for the construction and layout of libraries;- the enrichment of library documentary resources, coupled with a program for the preservation of collections;- the collection of statistical data for the purpose of evaluating library promotion policies;- the management of the reference library of the Public Reading Centre;- participation in the development of training standards for auxiliary staff in libraries and other book sectors, in conjunction with the relevant administrations.CHAPTER VI:FROM THE DIRECTORATE OF CINEMATOGRAPHY AND AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTIONSArticle 55.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Director, the Directorate of theCinematography and Audiovisual Productions is responsible for:- defining development strategies for cinematography and audiovisual productions;- the design and production of audiovisual productions intended to promote and strengthen national cultural identity;- support for audiovisual and film production;- the preparation and implementation of regulations relating to the exercise of cinematographic and audiovisual activities;- the control of film and audiovisual professions and activities;- the establishment and management of structures likely to promote the development of the art, trade and film industry, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- monitoring the management of national cinematography, filmed and audiovisual archives;- the collection of statistical data relating to film production, distribution and exploitation;- the processing of applications for authorization to film and produce audiovisual documents on national territory, as well as applications for the screening of films by private individuals for cultural animation purposes;- of the animation of the Film and Audiovisual Control Commission.(2) It includes:- The Sub-Directorate of Cinematography, Standards and Controls;- The Sub-Directorate for Audiovisual Media.Section I:From the Sub-Directorate of Cinematography, Standards and ControlsArticle 56.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate of theCinematography, Standards and Controls is responsible for:- the preparation and implementation of regulations relating to the exercise of cinematographic and audiovisual activities;- the examination of applications for professional film and audiovisual shooting;- monitoring of film and audiovisual professions and activities;- studies relating to the development of the art, commerce and film industry;- the study of issues related to the financing of national cinema;- the study of applications for the establishment of cinemas and the operation of mobile cinemas on the national territory;- technical support to national producers, distributors and operators;- Technical cooperation in the field of cinema, monitoring of film festivals and events, as well as relations with specialized federations and associations;- the study of issues related to the financing of national cinema;- participation in the collection of statistical data relating to film activities.(2) It includes:- the Cinematography and Audiovisual Service;- the Standards and Controls Department.Article 57.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Service of theCinematography and Audiovisual is responsible for:- studies relating to the development of the art, commerce and film industry;- the study of issues related to the financing of national cinema;- technical support to national producers, distributors and operators;- participation in the collection of statistical data relating to film activities.Article 58.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Standards and Controls is in charge of:- participation in the preparation and implementation of regulations relating to the exercise of cinematographic and audiovisual activities;- the examination of applications for professional film and audiovisual shooting;- monitoring of film and audiovisual professions and activities.Section II: From the Audiovisual Sub-DirectorateArticle 59.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofThe audiovisual sector is in charge:- the design and production of videographic materials intended to promote and strengthen national cultural identity;- monitoring the exploitation, by the media, of audiovisual products of a cultural nature;- technical support for video production;- the design and support for the production of films and audiovisual documents for information, awareness-raising, training and popularization on various artistic and cultural issues;- the constitution and preservation of film heritage;- monitoring the management of the national film library and film archives;- the collection of statistical data and the videographic and audiovisual file.(2) It includes:- the Film Library and Screenings Service;- the Video and Audiovisual File Statistics Service.Article 60.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Service of theThe Cinémathèque et des Projections is in charge of:- the design and production of videographic materials intended to promote and strengthen national cultural identity;- monitoring the exploitation, by the media, of audiovisual products of a cultural nature;- technical support for video and audiovisual production;- monitoring the management of the national film library and film archives.Article 61. – The Statistics Department, placed under the authority of a Head of ServiceThe Video and Audiovisual File is loaded:- the collection of statistical data relating to film production, distribution and exploitation;- the exploitation, analysis and provision of statistical data on the videographic and audiovisual file;- the development and monitoring of key indicators for the film and audiovisual sectors;- the creation and updating of a project bank in the audiovisual field;- the design and execution of studies on cinema and audiovisual productions.CHAPTER VII:FROM THE DIRECTORATE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIESArticle 62.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Director, the Directorate of Performing Arts and Creative Industries is responsible for:- the development and implementation of the Government’s policy on entertainment, cultural enterprises and creative industries;- the promotion and supervision of major cultural events;- the definition and implementation of strategies for promoting shows, businesses, and cultural enterprises;- the organization of shows on a national and international scale;- monitoring the application of the law relating to patronage and sponsorship as well as that governing entertainment;- the definition of training programs in the field of performing arts engineering and entrepreneurship, in conjunction with the National Institute of Arts and Culture;- assistance to cultural businesses and industries in the search for funding;- studies on the artistic practices of audiences in the performing arts.(2) It includes:- the Sub-Directorate for Performing Arts and Infrastructure Development and Technical Equipment;- the Sub-Directorate for Creative Industries.Section I:From the Sub-Directorate of Performing Arts, Infrastructure Development and Technical EquipmentArticle 63.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate for Entertainment and the Development of Infrastructure and Technical Equipment is responsible for:- the implementation of the Government’s policy regarding the production of artistic goods and services and the distribution of shows and festivals;- the promotion and supervision of major cultural events;- monitoring the application of the law relating to patronage and sponsorship as well as that governing entertainment;- supervision and support for the production of the shows;- the development and monitoring of performance programs for national and international institutions;- the supervision and promotion of amateur performance practices;- the development and implementation of incentive measures for the development of the national market for artistic goods and services;- the implementation of training policies in the field of entertainment, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;2) It includes:- the Entertainment Department;- the Broadcasting Equipment Service.Article 64.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Department, the Entertainment Departmentis in charge:- monitoring the implementation of the Government’s policy regarding the production and distribution of shows and festivals;- monitoring the application of the law governing entertainment;- the promotion and supervision of major cultural events;- expertise in the field of entertainment;- the development and monitoring of performance programs for national and international institutions;- the supervision and promotion of amateur performance practices;- contributing to the creation of the cultural map in the field of entertainment;- the implementation of training policies in the performing arts sector.Article 65.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Equipment Service Distribution is in charge:- monitoring the implementation of the Government’s policy regarding the creation and development of venues and equipment for the production and distribution of shows;- technical support for professional performance institutions and venues;- monitoring and control of safety regulations;- technological innovation in the field of entertainment.Section II:From the Sub-Directorate of Creative IndustriesArticle 66.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofCreative Industries is in charge of:- the implementation of the Government’s policy regarding creative businesses and industries and the economics of artistic creation;- monitoring the application of the law relating to patronage and sponsorship;- multifaceted support and guidance for creative businesses and industries;- the creation of the cultural map in the field of creative businesses and industries;- support in finding funding and signing agreements at the national and international level;- the development and monitoring of the production of artistic goods and services;- the supervision and promotion of amateur performance practices;- the development and implementation of incentive measures for the development of the national market for artistic goods and services;- the implementation of training policies in the field of cultural entrepreneurship in conjunction with the relevant administrations.(2) It includes:- the Musical, Dramaturgical and Choreographic Production Department;- the Marketing and Consumer Services.Article 67. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Department, the Production Departmentmusical, dramaturgical and choreographic elements are involved:- monitoring the implementation of Government policy, particularly in the area of ​​the production of artistic goods and services;- support for the structuring of cultural enterprises and creative industries;- maintaining the register of cultural enterprises and creative industries;- support for the circulation of national cultural goods and services.Article 68.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Service of Marketing and Consumption is responsible for:- monitoring the implementation of the Government’s policy regarding the marketing and consumption of artistic goods and services;- the protection of the national market for artistic goods and services;- assistance in the production and consumption of artistic goods and services.CHAPTER VIII:FROM THE DIRECTORATE OF GENERAL AFFAIRSArticle 69.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Director, the Directorate of AffairsGeneral is in charge of:- the implementation of the human resources management strategy ofMinistry;- the application of the Government’s policy regarding the training of staff serving at the Ministry;- the coordination of the development of the training plan for the Ministry’s staff;- the management of the Ministry’s workstations;- of workforce planning, in conjunction with the Ministry responsible for the civil service;- monitoring the improvement of working conditions for Ministry staff;- the preparation of administrative acts for personnel managementMinistry;- updating the Ministry’s personnel file;- monitoring the operation of IT applications for the integrated management of State personnel and the payroll of the Ministry;- the preparation of staff allocation measures within the Ministry;- the handling of disciplinary cases involving Ministry staff;- the application of legislative and regulatory texts relating to the Ministry’s personnel expenses;- the preparation of salary elements and salary accessories for staff serving at the Ministry;- of the entry and validation balance of the handling of recruitment, promotion, appointment, advancement of cadre and grade acts;- of the entry and validation of the balance of various allowances and bonuses;- of the entry and validation of the balance of family benefits;- updating the balance file;- the preparation and liquidation of deeds granting pension rights and life annuities after approval by the competent services;- the preparation and liquidation of deeds granting annuities for work accidents and occupational diseases after approval by the competent services;- the preparation and execution of the Ministry’s budget;- the management and maintenance of the Ministry’s movable and immovable property.(2) It includes:- the SIGIPES Project Management Unit;- the Sub-Directorate for Personnel, Payroll and Pensions;- the Sub-Directorate for Budget, Equipment and Maintenance.Section I: From the SIGIPES Project Management UnitArticle 70.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Unit, the Management UnitThe SIGIPES Project is responsible for:- the centralization and permanent updating of electronic personnel and payroll files;- the issuing of payroll documents;

– the operation and maintenance of the computer applications of the sub-directorate of personnel, payroll and pensions.(2) It includes, in addition to the Head of Cell, two (02) Assistant Research Officers.Section II:From the Sub-Directorate of Personnel, Payroll and…PensionsArticle 71.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofPersonnel, Payroll and Pensions is responsible for:- centralization and permanent updating of the physical files of the Ministry’s personnel and payroll;- the production of payroll documents for Ministry staff;- the preparation of staff allocation measures within the Ministry, in accordance with the organizational framework;- monitoring the career development of staff;- the management of the Ministry’s workstations;- of the Ministry’s workforce planning in conjunction with theMinistry responsible for the civil service;- the development of the sectoral training plan for Ministry staff;- the preparation of personnel management documents for the Ministry- the handling of disciplinary cases involving Ministry staff;- improving the working conditions of the Ministry’s staff;- the operation of computer applications for the integrated management of state personnel and payroll;- of the entry and validation balance of the handling of recruitment, promotion, appointment, advancement of cadre and grade acts;- of the entry and validation of the balance of various allowances and bonuses;- of the entry and validation of the balance of family benefits;- updating the balance file;- the preparation and liquidation of deeds granting pension rights and life annuities after approval by the competent services;- the preparation and liquidation of deeds granting annuities for work accidents and occupational diseases after approval by the competent services;- the preparation of the items for the sale and sale accessories.(2) It includes:- the Personnel, Training and Internship Department;- the Payroll and Pensions Service;- the Social Action Service.Article 72.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Personnel Service,The Training and Internships department is responsible for:- the preparation of documents relating to the management of the Ministry’s personnel;- the management of the Ministry’s workstations;- the assessment of needs and the programming of training and development activities;- the handling of disciplinary cases involving Ministry staff;- updating the Ministry’s personnel file;- improving the working conditions of the Ministry’s staff;- providing information to staff on procedures relating to their administrative position.(2) It includes:- the File Office;- the Civil Service Personnel Office;- the Non-Civil Servant Staff Office;- the Training and Internships Office.Article 73.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Payroll and Pensions Service is responsible for:- the preparation of payroll and payment documents for staffMinistry;- processing of family benefits files;- the preparation of documents relating to the supplementary payments for the financial processing of sickness and occupational risk files;- the preparation of documents relating to pensions;- documentation and archives relating to payroll;- of the entry and validation of the balance of various allowances and bonuses;- of the entry and validation balance of the handling of recruitment, promotion, appointment, advancement of cadre and grade acts;- the entry and validation of various allowances and bonuses- of the entry and validation of the balance of family benefits;- updating the balance file;- the preparation and liquidation of deeds granting rights to pensions and life annuities after approval by the competent services;- the preparation and liquidation of deeds granting work accident and occupational disease annuities after approval by the competent services;- Complaints relating to pay, in conjunction with the relevant departments of the Ministry in charge of finance;- the establishment of the Ministry’s pension lists.(2) It includes:- the Payroll and Miscellaneous Benefits Office;- the Requests and Recovery Office.Article 74. – Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Action Service Social Security is responsible for:- providing information to staff on assistance procedures relating to occupational illnesses and accidents and medical care, in conjunction with the Ministries responsible for finance and health;- monitoring the improvement of working conditions in the departments;- Support for the associative and cultural life of internal staff.Section III: From the Sub-Directorate of Budget, Equipment and theMaintenanceArticle 75.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Deputy Director, the Sub-Directorate ofBudget, Equipment and Maintenance is responsible for:- the preparation and monitoring of the execution of the Ministry’s budget;- the management and maintenance of all the Ministry’s movable and immovable property;- the preparation of tender documents and the monitoring of the execution of public contracts within the Ministry.(2) It includes:- the Budget and Equipment Department;- the Equipment and Maintenance Department;- the Public Procurement Department.Article 76.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Budget Service and the equipment is loaded:- the synthesis and consolidation of the operating budget;- monitoring the execution of financial commitments of central services;- the preparation and monitoring of the execution of the investment budget;- advice and assistance regarding the acquisition of equipment.(2) It includes:- the Budget Office;- the Equipment Office.Article 77.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Service of Equipment and Maintenance is responsible for:- centralisation of socio-educational equipment needs;- planning and programming of projects;- monitoring the execution of related contracts and the maintenance of equipment, in conjunction with the relevant administrations;- equipment maintenance;- the cleanliness of the premises and their surroundings.(2) It includes:- the Equipment Office;- the Maintenance Office.Article 78.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Department, the Procurement DepartmentPublics is in charge of:- the preparation of tender or consultation files, in conjunction with the relevant technical departments;- compliance with and monitoring of procedures for awarding and controlling the execution of public contracts, in conjunction with the Ministry in charge of public procurement;- maintaining the file and statistics on public procurement for the Ministry;- monitoring of litigation in matters of public procurement;- the preservation of public procurement documents of the Ministry;- the transmission of all documents relating to public procurement toMinistry in charge of public procurement.(2) It includes:- the Tenders Office;- the Office for Monitoring and Controlling the Execution of Public Contracts.TITLE VI: DECENTRALIZED SERVICES Article 79.- The decentralized services of the Ministry of Arts and Culture include:- the Regional Delegations of Arts and Culture;- the Departmental Delegations of Arts and Culture.CHAPTER I: FROM THE REGIONAL DELEGATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE Article 80.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Regional Delegate, the DelegationThe Regional Arts and Culture department is responsible for:- supervision and coordination of activities in the Region;- the approval, monitoring and evaluation of action programsDepartmental Delegations;- the promotion of the arts and culture of the Region;- the development of projects, action programs and the budget of theRegional Delegation as well as the implementation of the selected operations;- monitoring of projects selected in the Region, in the field of art and culture;- the management of human, material and financial resources;- monitoring the application of regulations relating to arts and culture;- the centralization of data relating to arts and culture.(2) It includes:- the Cultural Heritage and Museums Service;- the Archives, Book and Reading Service;- the Film and Audiovisual Service;- the Department of Arts, Entertainment, Cultural Enterprises and IndustriesCreative;- the General Affairs DepartmentArticle 81.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Heritage ServiceCultural Affairs and Museums is responsible for:- monitoring the application of regulations relating to cultural heritage, archives and museums;- the identification, inventory, proposed classification and monitoring of the protection of sites, monuments, museums and archives;- the inventory and safeguarding of rites, traditions, and customs, as well as their promotion;- centralisation of data concerning cultural heritage, archives and museums;- the promotion of national languages.Article 82.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Archives Service, the Book and Reading Department is responsible for:- the implementation of programs to promote books and reading;- the promotion and monitoring of the activities of libraries and reading rooms;- the centralization of data relating to books and reading.Article 83.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Cinema Service and the Audiovisual Department is in charge of:- monitoring the application of regulations relating to cinematography and audiovisual productions;- the creation and implementation of programs to promote cinema and audiovisual media;- the centralization of data concerning cinematography and audiovisual productions.Article 84.- Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Arts Service, ofThe department responsible for: Spectacles, Entreprises Culturelles et des Industries Créatives (Entertainment, Cultural Enterprises and Creative Industries)- the promotion and supervision of major cultural events in theRegion ;- the development and monitoring of creative businesses and industries;- monitoring the application of regulations relating to live arts, visual arts, specific arts and performances;- the organization and monitoring of ongoing cultural activities;- the centralization of data relating to the aforementioned arts.Article 85.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Head of Service, the Affairs Service General is in charge:- personnel management;- the preparation and execution of the budget;- management and maintenance of materials and equipment;- building maintenance.(2) It includes:- the Office of General Affairs;- the Mail Office.CHAPTER II:FROM THE DEPARTMENTAL DELEGATION OF ARTS AND CULTUREArticle 86.- (1) Placed under the authority of a Departmental Delegate, the DelegationThe Department of Arts and Culture is responsible for:- the coordination of the execution of the Ministry’s activities at the departmental level;- the development of draft action programs and budgets, as well as the implementation of selected operations;- monitoring of projects carried out in the field of art and culture;- monitoring the application of regulations relating to cultural and artistic activities;- the collection of data related to arts and culture;- the application and inventory of the cultural and artistic heritage of the department, of cultural businesses and industries as well as of other partners involved in the fields of arts and culture;- the promotion of cultural and artistic activities;- the promotion of cultural diversity and national integration;- ongoing animation, as well as cultural exploitation and dissemination aimed at promoting and strengthening national cultural identity;- encouraging reading and developing libraries;- monitoring of regulations and control of activities related to libraries and legal deposit;- the implementation of the archival and museum policy.(2) It includes:- the Office of Cultural Heritage, Archives and Museums;- the Film and Audiovisual Office;- the Office of Cultural Action, Books and Reading;- the Office of General Affairs.TITLE VII: RELATED SERVICES Article 87.- (1) The following are attached to the Ministry of Arts and Culture:- the National Ensemble;- the National Museum;- the National Library;- the National Archives;- the National Film Archive;- the Public Reading Center;- the National Institute of Arts and Culture.(2) The organisation and operation of the structures provided for in paragraph 1 above shall be laid down by decree of the Prime Minister.TITLE VIII: MISCELLANEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS Article 88. – The following have the rank and prerogative of: Secretary General:- the Inspector General.Director of Central Administration:- Technical Advisors;- the Inspectors.Deputy Director of Central Administration:- the Regional Delegates.Deputy Director of Central Administration:- the Cell Leaders;- the Departmental Delegates.Head of Department at the Central Administration:- the Head of the Private Secretariat;- Assistant Research Officers;- the Heads of Regional Services.Article 89.- Appointments to the positions of responsibility provided for in this decree shall be made in accordance with the profiles defined in the organizational framework attached as an annex.Article 90.- All prior conflicting provisions are hereby repealed, in particular those of Decree No. 2005/177 of 27 May 2005 concerning the organization of the Ministry of Culture.Article 91.- This decree shall be registered, published following the emergency procedure, and then inserted in the Official Journal in French and English.

Yaoundé, September 14, 2012

The President of the Republic, Paul Biya