TITLE:
Barriers to Rural Economic Development in Mbé, Cameroon
AUTHORS:
Emmanuel Aoudi Chance, Dia Florence
KEYWORDS:
Economic Hardship, Rural Development, Rural Economic Environments, Cameroon
JOURNAL NAME:
Modern Economy,
Vol.14 No.4,
April
14,
2023
ABSTRACT: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore
barriers to economic growth in rural areas in Mbé, Cameroon and identify ways
to improve the well-being of those people. There’re economic hardships in many
families. Economic development is vital for people’s well-being. Design/methodology/approach: To
address this goal, a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews was
used. The data were evaluated using qualitative content analysis. Findings: The findings of this study indicate three
critical barriers to economic growth: 1) socio-cultural aspects and mistrust,
2) issues related to health, education, and economic, and 3) local government
involvement. Research limitations/implications: The most important
limitation lies in the time disposal and use of design for gathering data on
barriers of economy development. This paper will help improve the
socio-economic wellbeing of people in rural areas. New local policies can be
created to improve their economy. Originality/value: No studies have been conducted in these areas of our
topic for impacting the economic wellbeing of people in Mbé. It’s therefore
relevant to conduct empirical research in this area. The paper adds value by identifying barriers to rural economic
development and suggested ways to boost the economy. Developing the rural
economy is critical component to a successful community.