Analysis of Decentralization and Gender Policies in Cameroon: Why Decentralization and Gender Policies are not Well Implemented

This book is written in reaction to the prevailing inequalities in Africa on the one hand and attempts to explain why it is difficult to achieve the kind of equality that many would love to see on the other hand. The book explores reasons for weak implementation of decentralization and gender policies in Cameroon despite increased effort made by the government and significant access gained by women into political bureaus and legislature both at the national and particularly at the local level. It addresses the wider socio economic and political environment as well as management and administrative factors, and how such factors are maneuvered to shape and influnce implementation of such policies. This book develops its ideas, discussions and conclusions based on concepts and insights of other reviews as well as related literature from the analysis and interpretations of relevant statutory reforms in force in cameroon.

Nkafu Stella was born in Fontem, S W Cameroon 1985. She holds a B Sc.degree in Gender Studies with Sociology from the University of Buea 2OO7 and a M Sc degree in Governance and Development from (IOB) University of Antwerp 2011. She is presently pursuing her 2nd Masters in management at Vrije Universiteit Brussels Belgium.