The report identifies 10 guidelines for making decentralisation work and allowing it to be conducive to regional development. The state of the decentralisation process in cameroon africa development vol. Official website of the presidency of the republic of cameroon. The challenges and opportunities of decentralization decentralization creates both challenges and opportunities. Mindful of law no 2004 017 of 22 july 2004 on the orientation of decentralization. Sometimes called a silent or quiet revolution, decentralisation is among the most important reforms of the past 50 years. Download limit exceeded you have exceeded your daily download allowance.
Decentralization means interoperability the web should remain open and interoperable, so we can keep our experience consistent, transparent, and full of possibility. Beyond the guidelines, the report proposes concrete tools for policymakers, including detailed sets of recommendations, checklists, pitfalls to avoid and examples of good practices, both in unitary and federal countries. A sampling of definitions page 3 joint undpgovernment of germany evaluation working paper of the undp role in decentralization and local governance october 1999 national, and local. The concept of decentralization decentralization in cameroon research problem research proposals justification of the study scope of the study methodology clarification of terms organization of the research paper chaper two. To this end an overview of the objective of decentralisation is useful. The government launched a reform to merge local governments and strengthen the decentralisation process, giving additional power and resources to subnational authorities. Estimates suggest that decentralisation is being pursued in over 80% of developing countries worldwide. Decentralisation, local development and social cohesion.
The separatists continue to dream that independence is jus. Republic of cameroon peaceworkfatherland decree no 2009248 of 05 august 2009 to lay down the methods of evaluation and distribution of the common decentralization fund the president of the republic, mindful of the constitution. The state of the process of decentralisation in cameroon jstor. Territorial administration and decentralisation local government is provided for by laws 17 on decentralisation, 18 councils and 19 regions of 2004. Local governments of africa, observed that in west. Second, i summarise major dimensions of decentralisation and suggest some of the key. The chapter examines the legal, fiscal, political and administrative environment, and the level of organisation of. Afrique et developpement 322 july 2010 with 5,069 reads.
Project muse decentralisation and spatial rural development. For the purpose of decentralisation, civic participation in local politics and user participation in development programmes must be seen as two sides of the. Decentralisation and regionalisation reforms have recently emerged on the portugals policy agenda, with two main objectives. Decentralisation in commonwealth africa commonwealth bookshop. To succeed, international powers should encourage buy. Chapter decentralisation in cameroon the main objective of this chapter is to examine the process of decentralisation in cameroon, particularly since 1996. Administration and decentralization is responsible for government policy on territorial administration. Cameroon decentralization bill pdf legal corner news cameroon decentralization bill pdf 4 months ago nkafu gabriel.
Complete the form and download, for free, the highlights from the africa reports exclusive ranking of africa. This report takes stock of cameroon s experience with decentralization. Public sector management covers such aspects of management as productivity management, and management of human, financial and. Minatd cameroon ministry of territorial administration and decentralisation accueil. Security, decentralisation, 2018 elections top council of. Decentralisation is not a solution to the anglophone. In 2010, jeanpierre elong mbassi, secretary general, united cities and. Interoperability is a big word with a simple result. Local development and municipal politics in cameroon this thesis explores how policies of decentralisation and community participation adopted in cameroon in 1996 have played out on the ground since 2004. Decentralization pattern is wider is scope and the authorities are diffused to the lowest most level of management. Third, i highlight a few popular myths and misconceptions about decentralisation. May 31, 2010 the challenges and opportunities of decentralization decentralization creates both challenges and opportunities.
This official power transfer can take two main forms. It examines whether the design has been coherently formulated and preconditions for decentralization have. The constitution of cameroon of 1996 consecrated the country as a decentralized unitary state. However, the same word is often used to describe different things. I limit myself here to three of the principal challenges. The cameroon civil protection report for 00, does not deviate from the option adopted two years ago which consists in carrying out an indepth study using a methodology which integrates qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Political, administrative, fiscal and market decentralization can also appear in different forms and combinations across countries, within countries and even within sectors. The decentralisation of government tasks has been enshrined in cameroons constitution since 1996. Though a decentralized unitary state, cameroons decentralization has been greatly influenced by tightened centralized rule. Security, decentralisation, 2018 elections top council of ministers session tweet the president of the republic, his excellency paul biya chaired a council of ministers meeting at the unity palace on thursday 15 march 2018. Despite pronouncements to the contrary, central governments often do. Despite pronouncements to the contrary, central governments often do not want to devolve power to the local level. Definitions and descriptions of decentralization used in the papers include. The president of the republic, his excellency paul biya chaired a council of ministers meeting at the unity palace on thursday 15 march 2018.
The adoption of decentralisation laws 2004, the establishment of national coordinating bodies 2008 and the increased formal transfer of areas of responsibility to the municipalities since 2010 have been the most important steps. This book explores the scope for implementing decentralisation programmes that focus on citizens in rural areas. The enabling conditions for successful decentralization have not been well implemented in cameroon 14 15 which directly affects the strategy and operational plan. Twenty months of clashes have killed 1,850, displaced 530,000 and led tens of thousands to seek refuge abroad, but the government and the separatists are sticking to their irreconcilable positions.
The cameroon civil protection report for 00, does not deviate from the option adopted two years ago which consists in carrying out an in depth study using a methodology which integrates qualitative and quantitative techniques. These reforms were carried out amid economic crisis, structural adjustment and political upheaval. Cameroon is a bicameral parliamentary republic with two levels of government, national and local regions and councils. Finally, i suggest several 3cohen and peterson 1999 usefully discuss the meaning and use of the term decentralisation.
Cameroons decentralisation process needs a push, by chofor che, february 2016 31 mar on 21 december 2015 president paul biya, president of the republic of cameroon promulgated law no. Cameroons decentralisation process needs a push, by. Following the deaths of at least 400 civilians over the past year in cameroons anglophone regions, an anglophone community conference scheduled for 21 and 22 november 2018 could offer a decisive breakthrough. Decentralized territorial communities and implementation of public.
This paper examines how decentralisation in cameroon is being used as a tool to accelerated local development and more precisely, one aspect of local. The chapter examines the legal, fiscal, political and administrative environment, and the level of organisation of its key actors in conducting the states servicedelivery responsibilities. Cameroon is a bicameral parliamentary republic with two levels of government. Download citation the state of the process of decentralisation in cameroon the pace of the process.
Representatives of councils meet minister of decentralisation. At the moment, the issue of decentralization seems to be a myth then reality. Academics and experts are still at the stage of clarifying links between decentralisation, service delivery, economic development and social cohesion, and sufficient. Abstract urban governance policies in cameroon within the past two decades of political and economic liberalization have witnessed significant administrative and political setbacks. The bill is the subject of an extraordinary session of parliament convened by the speaker of the national assembly and the president of the senate on the request. Decentralisation and spatial rural development planning in. An overview on health system decentralization in cameroon. For general information about the country profiles click here. Ever since the government of cameroon announced the coming into place of a decentralization machinery, local actors and stakeholders caught by this process jubilated and thought all shortcomings will become a thing of the past. This multilevel governance series study focuses on ukraines advances in regional development, territorial reform and decentralisation since 2014. An analysis of the 1974 law on local government reform 19741994 a research paper presented by bobuin john gemandze cameroon in partial fulfilment of the requirements for obtaining the degree of master of arts in development studies members of the examining committee. Decentralisation and spatial rural development planning in cameroon.
Oct 16, 2019 paul biya is playing a tactical masterclass. There is a scarcity of data on local finances in cameroon, hence it still difficult to evaluate the impact of decentralisation on the volume of capital expenditures executed by lgus. From the release of opposition leader maurice kamto and anglophone militants, to the conclusions of the great national dialogue, the cameroon president is hoping to avoid letting the federalism genie out of the bottle. Cameroon cameroon baccalaureat board concours emia yaounde exam 20202021 dangote cements factory enap of buea national school of penitentiary administration ens bambili enset htttc kumba enset bamenda enset douala enset of bambili enset results 20202021 ens yaounde ecole normale superieure faas results fhs results fmsb results. In fact, decentralization is all extension of delegation. For the purpose of decentralisation, civic participation in local politics and user participation in development programmes must be seen as two sides of the coin. This calls for decentralisation beyond the dominant concern by states and government with urban spaces. The commonwealth ilibrary decentralisation in botswana. Decentralization and governance jeanpaul faguet the suntory centre suntory and toyota international centres for economics and related disciplines london school of economics and political science houghton street london wc2a 2ae eopp201127 tel. Political decentralization aims to give citizens or their elected representatives more power in public decisionmaking. Delegation of authority is a complete process and takes place from one person to another. Rural areas, rural development and the future of rural settlements need to be understood and addressed in the context of the. During talks and following the confidencebuilding measures detailed above, the government should offer to undertake the following institutional and governance reforms. Cameroon is a bicameral parliamentary republic with two levels of government, national and local.
Cameroons constitutional law of 18 january 1996 enshrined decentralization as a fundamental principle of the organization of state. In the case of cameroon, decentralisation constitutes the legal, institutional and financial means through. Oecd ilibrary decentralisation and regionalisation in. The state of the process of decentralisation in cameroon. Decentralization in cameroon is an instrument to meet multiple objectives. The commonwealth ilibrary decentralisation in cameroon. Indeed, many ministries tend to view the decentralization process more as a threat to their control over resources and influence 16. Decentralisation is not a solution to the anglophone problem in cameroon akere muna. Oecd ilibrary maintaining the momentum of decentralisation. Paul biya is back in charge after tactical manoeuvres.
The social sectors include all development themes political. Part one the state and sovereignty article one 1 the united republic of cameroon shall, with effect from the date of entry into force of this law, be known as republic of cameroon law no 841 of 4 february 1984. When decentralization is broadened to incorporate such concepts as devolution, alternative services delivery, privatization and so on, then the resource base on the subject would undoubtedly be massive. The decentralisation of government tasks has been enshrined in cameroon s constitution since 1996. The societal actors include government, the private sector and civil society. Minatd cameroon ministry of territorial administration and. The country thus has both a deconcentrated administrative system 10 regions and 58 departments and a decentralized structure of governance comprising to tiers of decentralization. The confusion on the division of competences and the lack of local capabilities is surely an obstacle for the local governments to master their investment programs. Decentralisation is usually referred to as the transfer of powers from central government to lower levels in a politicaladministrative and territorial hierarchy crook and manor 1998, agrawal and ribot 1999.
The state of the process of decentralisation in cameroon article in africa development. However, political pluralism has slowly been gaining ground since the 1990s. Decentralisation in commonwealth africa commonwealth. Local government of cameroon commonwealth governance. Through detailed case studies of decentralisation policies in five subsaharan african countries botswana, cameroon, ghana, mozambique and tanzania this book examines the challenges presented, lessons learned, and recommends ways to improve policy implementation. This report has been prepared by the oecd upon request by the portuguese independent commission for decentralisation. The minister of the decentralization and local development, georges elanga obam has held talks with members of the united cities and councils of cameroon the th march 2018 in yaounde. This was the first contact with members of government after the 2 nd march cabinet reshuffle in his special message, the head of state laid emphasis on the need to. Download this paper in english africa research institute. However, fiscal decentralization, a lack of local capacity, and the absence of a strong civil society continue to challenge the process giz, n. Minatd cameroon ministry of territorial administration and decentralisation.
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