Journal of
African Studies and Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Afr. Stud. Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2189
  • DOI: 10.5897/JASD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 243

Full Length Research Paper

Reflections on the natural-resource development paradox in the Bakassi Area (Ndian Division) of Cameroon

Jude Ndzifon KIMENGSI*
  • Jude Ndzifon KIMENGSI*
  • Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Catholic University of Cameroon P.O. Box, 782 Bamenda, Cameroon.
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Cornelius Mbifung LAMBI
  • Cornelius Mbifung LAMBI
  • Department of Geography, University of Buea Box, 63 Buea, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 18 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 04 August 2015
  •  Published: 30 September 2015

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