Land as a Pre-Condition to Access the National Maize Support Program in Cameroon

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• List of Acronyms
• Abstract
• Relevance to Development Studies
• Keywords
• Chapter 1 Research Context and Setting
• 1.1 General Introduction
• 1.2 Problem Statement
• 1.3 Conceptual/Analytical Framework
• 1.3.1 Social Exclusion
• 1.3.2 Land Tenure Institutions, Asset Ownership and Processes of Group Formation
• 1.4 Methodology of the Research
• 1.4.1. Choice and location of the research site
• 1.4.2 Procedure for selecting groups (cases) and informants
• 1.4.3 Techniques of data collection
• 1.4.4 Secondary Sources
• 1.5 Field Difficulties and Limitations of the Study
• Chapter 2 NSPMS: Rationale, Assumptions and Grant Conditions
• 2.1 Rationale of NSPMS
• 2.2 Conditions for access to maize grants
• 2.2.1 Show proof of land or permanent access to land.
• 2.2.2 Be a Farming Group
• 2.3 Situation of Grants disbursed to farmers in 2008
• Chapter 3 The African Land Tenure Question and Access to Land in Tubah
• 3.1 A brief review of the land question in Africa

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research paper explores the relationship between land ownership and access to the National Maize Support Program (NSPMS) in Cameroon, specifically focusing on the North West Region. The paper examines how land tenure institutions and access to land influence social exclusion and the ability of farmers to benefit from government support programs. The study seeks to understand the challenges and inequalities faced by farmers in accessing the NSPMS, particularly focusing on the impact of land tenure dynamics on social exclusion.

• Land tenure systems and their impact on access to resources and social exclusion
• The role of the National Maize Support Program (NSPMS) in promoting agricultural development and its impact on rural livelihoods
• The experiences of farmers, especially women, in accessing and benefiting from government support programs
• The challenges and inequalities faced by farmers in the North West Region of Cameroon in accessing and benefiting from agricultural support programs
• The interplay between land tenure, social exclusion, and access to agricultural support programs

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides the research context and setting, introducing the problem statement, conceptual framework, and methodology. It explains the concept of social exclusion in the context of land tenure and asset ownership, setting the stage for the study's focus on the North West Region of Cameroon. The chapter outlines the research methodology, including the choice of the research site, selection of participants, data collection techniques, and potential limitations.

Chapter 2 delves into the NSPMS, examining its rationale, assumptions, and grant conditions. It specifically analyzes the requirements for accessing maize grants, highlighting the emphasis on proof of land ownership or access as a major criterion. The chapter also explores the situation of grant disbursement to farmers in 2008, providing a concrete context for understanding the program's implementation and its potential impact.

Chapter 3 focuses on the African land tenure question and access to land in Tubah, the specific research site. It offers a brief review of the broader land question in Africa, laying the groundwork for understanding the complexities and challenges of land ownership and access in the region. The chapter sets the stage for examining the interplay between land tenure, social exclusion, and access to the NSPMS within the context of Tubah.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research paper focuses on the themes of land tenure, social exclusion, access to agricultural support programs, and rural livelihoods. The study utilizes the case of the National Maize Support Program (NSPMS) in Cameroon to explore how land tenure systems and access to land influence farmers' ability to participate in and benefit from government development initiatives. The paper examines the challenges and inequalities faced by farmers, particularly women, in accessing resources and opportunities, highlighting the complex interplay between land ownership, social exclusion, and agricultural development.