What role did the Cameroon Development Corporation play in British Cameroons?

During the period of British rule in the British Cameroons, the Cameroon Development Corporation was established as a government-owned enterprise, or parastatal, to manage the former German plantations.12

This corporation served as the primary economic engine of the territory, acting as the mainstay of its economy. By consolidating these agricultural holdings, the corporation facilitated development in the region, particularly during the latter years of British administration, which saw rapid growth in the production of bananas, coffee, and cacao.12