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Cameroon

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Our Findings

Legal access to information
There is a Constitutional obligation to allow citizens access to information, but no obligations of government officials or mechanism for ensuring effective implementation. Read more...
Transparent Decision Making
No tradition of civil society participation in decision-making processes; poor organisation of civil society; and the lack of mechanisms for participatory decision making. Read more...
Tenure and Land Use
Forest lands are under clear legal ownership by the state or to the municipalities. This is contested by communities, who claim ownership on all the forest lands and resources. Read more...

Other Facts

Vital Statistics
People
52 people per km2 of forest
People
Corruption Perception Index
Corruption Perception Index
2.2
10
Income
Income
GDP per capita US$1238
Other Facts
Other Facts
Impact of extra-sectoral activities in forests

Forests threatened by extra-sectoral activities. Decisions about the allocation of mining and land concessions are often not transparent. Information about construction of large infrastructure is not known in detail. Read more...

World Bank Governance Indicators






  • 0
  • 20
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  • 60
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  • 100
  • Control of Corruption
  • Rule of Law
  • Regulatory Quality
  • Government Effectiveness
  • Political Stability
  • Voice and Accountability
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