Masterarbeit, 2013
167 Seiten, Note: A (91/100)
This thesis investigates the socioeconomic and environmental consequences of urban sprawl on the Douala coastline in Cameroon. It aims to identify the driving forces behind this sprawl, explore the relationship between sprawl and environmental protection, and assess the impact of inadequate policies on coastal dwellers' livelihoods. Finally, it proposes solutions to mitigate the negative impacts and suggests integrated coastal management (ICM) as a potential pathway to sustainable development.
Chapter 1: General Introduction and Background Information: This chapter introduces the problem of coastal degradation in Douala, Cameroon, focusing on the impacts of urban sprawl driven by inadequate policies and bureaucratic inefficiencies. It highlights the challenges faced by coastal areas globally, including pollution, sea-level rise, and unplanned urbanization. The chapter establishes the research questions and hypotheses, outlines the research methodology (combining primary and secondary data), and details the scope and limitations of the study. It provides background information on the environmental (climate, vegetation, hydrography) and socioeconomic (population, health, education, economy) factors of the Douala area.
Chapter 2: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework: This chapter reviews existing literature on urban sprawl, integrated coastal management (ICM), and the importance of coastal areas. It explores various definitions and causes of urban sprawl, highlighting the challenges of defining the term precisely and the complexities of its impact on ecosystems. It examines the history and principles of ICM as a management approach. The chapter also lays out relevant theoretical frameworks, such as bid-rent theory, concentric zone theory, sector model, multiple nuclei theory, and the DPSIR framework, which are used to analyze the spatial patterns and socioeconomic implications of urban sprawl.
Chapter 3: Circumscribing Urban Sprawl in Douala-Cameroon: This chapter analyzes the forms of urban sprawl in Douala, categorizing them as low-density sprawl, leapfrog development, and ribbon sprawl. It examines the causes of sprawl across three periods: pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial, highlighting the role of economic factors, government policies, and population growth. The chapter details the socioeconomic (health, education) and environmental (freshwater resources, seawater resources, mangrove) implications of this sprawl, presenting data and visual evidence of the situation.
Chapter 4: A Recapitulation of Urban Planning Policy and the Analysis of Gaps in Cameroon: This chapter reviews Cameroon's urban planning policies, identifying key stakeholders involved at institutional and municipal levels. It examines the gaps in the implementation of existing policies, such as obsolete master plans, inadequate land-use plans, and weak enforcement mechanisms. The chapter also discusses conflicts between different stakeholders, highlighting land ownership problems and the complexities of customary versus modern land rights.
Chapter 5: Xiamen Integrated Coastal Management: A Hope for Cameroon’s Coastal Management: This chapter presents a case study of Xiamen, China, and its experience with integrated coastal management (ICM). It contrasts the situation before and after ICM implementation, highlighting the success of the program in balancing economic development and environmental protection. This chapter offers recommendations for Cameroon, emphasizing the potential of ICM as a solution to address the challenges faced in Douala.
Urban Sprawl, Integrated Coastal Management, Coastal Area, Land Value, Douala-Cameroon, Sustainable Development, Environmental Degradation, Socioeconomic Impacts, Policy Implementation, Cameroon.
This document is a comprehensive language preview of a thesis investigating the socioeconomic and environmental consequences of urban sprawl on the Douala coastline in Cameroon. It analyzes the causes and impacts of this sprawl, examines gaps in Cameroon's urban planning policies, and proposes integrated coastal management (ICM) as a potential solution.
The key themes include the causes and consequences of urban sprawl in Douala, its impact on coastal communities' socioeconomic conditions and the environment, gaps in Cameroon's urban planning and environmental policies, and the potential of ICM as a solution for sustainable development.
The thesis is structured into six chapters: Chapter 1 provides a general introduction and background information. Chapter 2 reviews relevant literature and theoretical frameworks. Chapter 3 analyzes urban sprawl in Douala specifically. Chapter 4 examines Cameroon's urban planning policies and their shortcomings. Chapter 5 presents a case study of Xiamen, China, and its ICM implementation. Chapter 6 concludes with results and discussion.
The research aims to identify the driving forces behind urban sprawl in Douala, explore the relationship between sprawl and environmental protection, assess the impact on coastal dwellers' livelihoods, and propose solutions to mitigate negative impacts using ICM as a potential pathway to sustainable development.
The research methodology combines primary and secondary data collection methods. Specific methods are not detailed in this preview, but the preview indicates that the research will likely employ quantitative and qualitative techniques.
The chapter summaries highlight the significant impacts of urban sprawl in Douala, driven by inadequate policies and bureaucratic inefficiencies. They reveal gaps in Cameroon's urban planning policies and propose ICM as a potential solution based on the successful case study of Xiamen, China. The research considers socioeconomic and environmental impacts, analyzing the situation across different historical periods (pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial).
The analysis utilizes several theoretical frameworks, including bid-rent theory, concentric zone theory, sector model, multiple nuclei theory, and the DPSIR framework, to analyze spatial patterns and socioeconomic implications of urban sprawl.
The Xiamen case study provides a successful example of integrated coastal management (ICM) that balances economic development and environmental protection. It serves as a model for potential solutions to address the challenges of urban sprawl and coastal degradation in Douala, Cameroon.
The thesis identifies key stakeholders involved in urban planning at both institutional and municipal levels in Cameroon, although specific stakeholders are not listed in this preview.
Keywords include: Urban Sprawl, Integrated Coastal Management, Coastal Area, Land Value, Douala-Cameroon, Sustainable Development, Environmental Degradation, Socioeconomic Impacts, Policy Implementation, Cameroon.
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