Democratisation Process

Through an agreement between AfricAvenir and the German Heinrich Böll Foundation, three seminars and 18 African palavers were organised on "Democratisation, Decentralisation and Ethnicity in a Democratic System" in Douala, Yaoundé and in different villages like Boadibo, Dibombari, Bossedi, Buea, Limbe, Tiko, Dizangue, Edea and Pouma. During three months the rural population which is often left out of the political discourse could express itself on different topics related to democracy in Cameroon.


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Democracy - A Disruptive Element to Ethnic Coexistence?

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Multi-Ethnicity - An Obstacle for Democracy?

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Implications of Ethnicity on Democratic Elections in Cameroon

Peter Nkeng Asong: "Elections in a democracy"; Mbombog Gouett Gouett: "Democracy and Ethnicity"; Mme Henriette Ekwe: "Democracies and Elections"; Hon. Py Dipoko: "Democracy and Government"; Prof Kum'a Ndumbe III, Closing Speech.

Democratisation and Decentralisation

In March, a seminar on "Democratisation and Decentralisation" takes place in Yaoundé. Prof Roger Gabriel Nlep: "Controlling the State in a Democracy"; Mme Marie Claire Ekabouma: "Communal Self-Management in a Democracy"; Maître Bernard Muna: "Administrative Decentralisation in a Democracy"; Dr. Basile Louka: "Federalism, Unitary State and Democracy";

Civic Training of the Population

In February, a seminar on the "Civic Training of the Population in a Democratic System" takes place in Douala. Puis Njawe (Chief Editor 'Le Messager'): "The Role of Mass Media in a Democracy"; Dr Anicet Abanda: "The Role of Political Parties"; Abbé Bonaveture Taa: "The Role of the Church"; Dr Narcisse Mouelle Kombi II: "The Evaluation of the Democratic Process in Africa".

Democratisation Process - Challenges and Perspectives

The first seminar on democratisation is officially opened by the German ambassador, but later over-shadowed by police threats to forbid and abort the conference. Mbombog Nkoth Bissek: "Democracy and Traditional Political Structures in Cameroon"; Prof. Siga Assanga: "Democracy and the Multiparty System"; Prof. Kangue Ewane: "Democracy: Theories and Functioning"