The Concept of Self-Reliance in Community Development Initiatives in the Cameroon Grassfields
The Grassfields of Cameroon is a fertile ground for self-help efforts. This paper examines the resurgence role Village Development Associations (VDAs) are playing in national and community development. Community members are increasingly shouldering the adverse consequences of the economic downturn...
Main Authors: | Charles C. Fonchingong, Lotsmart N. Fonjong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nordic Africa Research Network
2003-06-01
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Series: | Nordic Journal of African Studies |
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Online Access: | https://www.njas.fi/njas/article/view/326 |
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