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Protected Management Program for the University of Buea, Cameroon

Protected Management Program for the University of Buea, Cameroon. Beatrice Muton University of Minnesota. Location of University of Buea (UB). UB. Introduction. In 1994 the new Forestry and Wildlife Law including the local communities in NRM

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Protected Management Program for the University of Buea, Cameroon

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  1. Protected Management Program for the University of Buea, Cameroon Beatrice Muton University of Minnesota

  2. Location of University of Buea (UB) UB

  3. Introduction • In 1994 the new Forestry and Wildlife Law including the local communities in NRM • Implementation of this law has been very slow and failing due to inadequate institutional and human resource capacity • Human resource development appears to be the most crucial factor in several NRM sectors • UB is the only English speaking university in the country located in SWP • No existing curriculum in NR nor PA management in UB • No exiting research programs between communities, agencies and NGOs in NRM and PAM

  4. Goals/Objectives • Goal: • To develop an integrated PAM program for the university of Buea, • Superordinate Goals: • To provide citizens with knowledge and skills in PAM • To empower citizens in PAM • To Enhance community participation inPAM • Objective: • To integrate related programs in the university into PAM • To promote research activities in PAM at UB • To create a working and research activities between UB and related ministries in PAM • To create a working relationship between the community and the university • Develop a resource center for PAM in the university

  5. What do I you want to do? Develop an integrated PAM Program for UB Organize in-service training of lecturers and other trainers Think about when such a course might be possible Correspond with other universities that have similar programs Identify key stakeholders Solicit funds Organize curriculum committees How would I do this? (What would it take to do that?) Fit the program into existing program Talk to dean of host faculty Do extra consulting with related agencies Identify fundingsources Create alliance with existing faculties Identify a host faculty Conduct community and university needs Assessment Analyzing data Analyze PA issues Train on curriculum development Talk to the director of academic affairs Train on protected area management Recognize need for capacity building in MR and PA mgmt

  6. Mission Improve Quality of Life Achieve Social Sustainability Achieve Environmental sustainability Achieve Economic sustainability Control Environmental vulnerability Encourage conservation Why would I want to do this? (Consequences) Increase ownership ofprotected areas Develop Human Resources Empower local population Enhance participation Develop an integrated PAM Program for UB

  7. Benefits • Develop human resources to work in PAM • Promote integrated research activities in PAM within the university and other agencies and NGOs • Limit sectorialism within institutions • Contemporary program for students • Achievement of environmental, social and economic sustainability within communities

  8. Barriers • Lack of financial resources • Lack of human resources • Administrative bottlenecks • Lack of infrastructural facilities

  9. Stakeholder Analysis UB Communities/ students Min of Higher Educ INTEREST MINEF NGOs CIGs POWER

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