The United States has partnered with Cameroon since 2003 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foodfor Progress Program. Over four years, Food for Progress programs to- taling more than $10 million have made a significant contribution to Cameroon’s agricultural development.partner in implementing the 2006 Food for Progress program. ICRAF re- ceived a grant valued at $5 million, consisting of 4,000 metric tons of rice and 2,400 metric tons of soybean oil with an estimated market valueof $3.9 million. The grant also in- cluded shipping costs estimated at $1.1 million.