Authors :
Roland Nformi; Ngwani Awudu; Yinkfu Randy Nkuh; Funwi Godlove Ngwa
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10657224
Abstract :
Land conflicts resolution has far reaching
consequences in most parts of Cameroon, particularly in
the Nkambe Plateau. The main objective of this paper is
to evaluate the effects of land conflict resolution on local
development, and suggest more effective measures to
land conflict resolution in the Nkambe Plateau,
Northwest Cameroon. In order to achieve this research
objective and to test the hypotheses a multi-disciplinary
research method was used involving the collection of
primary data through field observations, the
administration of questionnaires, 21 interviews and the
organization of 3 focus group discussions each
comprising of 7 members. This was complemented by
secondary data sources. The study was based on a survey
conducted among 300 participants using stratified
random sampling technique. Data have been analysed
both qualitatively and quantitatively; and have been
presented on maps, figures, tables, and plates. Inferential
statistics was achieved through the application of the
Chi-square test of proportion, Logistic Regression Model
and the Log-Likelihood Ratio test. The findings
suggested that effective land conflict resolution that
ensures proper land management and development in
the Nkambe plateau cannot be separated. This is because
land conflicts that have been effectively resolved alleviate
poverty, improved the quality of life of the victims, and
offers greater prospects for social cohesion and
sustainable development.
Keywords :
Land Conflicts Resolution; Local Development; Nkambe Plateau; Social Cohesion
Land conflicts resolution has far reaching
consequences in most parts of Cameroon, particularly in
the Nkambe Plateau. The main objective of this paper is
to evaluate the effects of land conflict resolution on local
development, and suggest more effective measures to
land conflict resolution in the Nkambe Plateau,
Northwest Cameroon. In order to achieve this research
objective and to test the hypotheses a multi-disciplinary
research method was used involving the collection of
primary data through field observations, the
administration of questionnaires, 21 interviews and the
organization of 3 focus group discussions each
comprising of 7 members. This was complemented by
secondary data sources. The study was based on a survey
conducted among 300 participants using stratified
random sampling technique. Data have been analysed
both qualitatively and quantitatively; and have been
presented on maps, figures, tables, and plates. Inferential
statistics was achieved through the application of the
Chi-square test of proportion, Logistic Regression Model
and the Log-Likelihood Ratio test. The findings
suggested that effective land conflict resolution that
ensures proper land management and development in
the Nkambe plateau cannot be separated. This is because
land conflicts that have been effectively resolved alleviate
poverty, improved the quality of life of the victims, and
offers greater prospects for social cohesion and
sustainable development.
Keywords :
Land Conflicts Resolution; Local Development; Nkambe Plateau; Social Cohesion
