THE EDGE ADVANCED DEMONSTRATOR

Kemguep City

Smart Village

The first EDGE Advanced certified project in Central Africa.

EDGE Advanced Certified
100% Energy Savings
11.5 Hectares
EDGE Advanced
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Climate Impact Dashboard

Measurable.Verified. Certified.

Each percentage point represents a real carbon reduction, verified by the IFC.

100% Savings

Energy Savings

Achieved through high-performance thermal envelopes.
22% Savings

Water Savings

Greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting.
33% Savings

Materials Carbon Reduction

Low-carbon materials carbon reduction.
Spatial Organization
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Kemguep Spatial Analysis

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Composante
11-Hectare Smart Overlay
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Spatial Organization

Density, Mixed-use & Urban Autonomy.

A 11-hectare masterplan designed to optimize human interaction and energy efficiency.

11.5 Asset Area
Mixed Use Offer Diversification
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Social & Environmental Impact

SDG CommitmentsAligned with the 2030 Agenda.

Kemguep City operationalizes 8 Sustainable Development Goals through its critical infrastructure.

SDG 1
Goal 1
No Poverty

Local job creation and economic inclusion.

SDG 3
Goal 3
Good Health and Well-being

Green spaces and reduction of urban pollution.

SDG 5
Goal 5
Gender Equality

Inclusion of women in the technical value chain.

SDG 6
Goal 6
Clean Water and Sanitation

Circular management and gray water recycling.

SDG 7
Goal 7
Affordable and Clean Energy

100% of electricity from photovoltaics.

SDG 8
Goal 8
Decent Work and Growth

Stimulating the local economy in Soa.

SDG 11
Goal 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities

First EDGE-certified Smart Village.

SDG 17
Goal 17
Partnerships for the Goals

Multi-stakeholder consortium and institutional finance.

Project Journal

News & Living Lab.

Follow construction milestones and ESG performance audits in real-time.

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PROMOTE 2024: Archi’dia wins over visitors with KEMGUEP CITY smart city project
06 Apr 2026

PROMOTE 2024: Archi’dia wins over visitors with KEMGUEP CITY smart city project

Yaoundé, February 17–25, 2024 – At the Palais des Congrès, Archi’dia made a strong impression during the 11th PROMOTE Exhibition, Cameroon’s premier economic event. Its booth showcased KEMGUEP CITY, a planned smart city in SOA, Cameroon.With over 20,000 attendees expected, many professionals and decision-makers stopped to explore interactive models and sustainable solutions. “This project embodies our vision of innovative, low-carbon, connected African urbanisation,” an Archi’dia official said.Fruitful discussions with investors and local authorities raised hopes for swift progress. “We believe this model is right for SOA,” a potential partner added. Archi’dia leaves PROMOTE 2024 confident that KEMGUEP CITY could become Cameroon’s living lab for sustainable urban development.

Technical Specifications

The Engineering of Sustainability.

Pre-certified EDGE Advanced performance by the World Bank Group.

Asset Class Mixed Use (Residential/Retail)
Energy Mix 100% PV & Biomass
Water Savings 22% (IFC Target)
Certification EDGE Advanced (Jan 2026)

Transparency & Governance

Institutional Partners.

IFC EDGE Sintali ARPEDAC