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Perceptions of Agriculture by Elementary School and College Students in Mezam Division of North West Cameroon: A Qualitative Analysis Vitung, Aseh Emmanuel
International Journal of Qualitative Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): November
Publisher : CV. Literasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijqr.v3i2.1104

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The study explored the perceptions of primary school pupils, secondary, and high school students in the Mezam Division of the North West Region of Cameroon. Existing literature points to declining youth interest in agriculture grounded on a largely negative perception of the sector, however, there is scant data on youth perception of agriculture in Cameroon. In the face of rising youth unemployment, there is a need to generate relevant data that can inform policies relating to youth entry and participation in the country’s agriculture. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 7 primary, secondary, and high schools respectively. The data were analyzed using the thematic approach, leading to the emergence of themes. The findings of the study indicate that pupils and students have largely positive perceptions of agriculture which are however not translated into high aspirations for career development in the sector, suggesting a need for targeted actions at various levels of the educational system. Further research that addresses perceived determinants of youth attraction to agriculture in the country, will contribute to informing youth-specific policy towards agriculture.
Exploring the Intent of Agro-pastoral Entrepreneurs Trained in Agricultural Colleges of Northwest Cameroon Vitung, Aseh Emmanuel; Anu, Shelacha Sheila
International Journal of Qualitative Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijqr.v4i1.1333

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The entrepreneurship intentions of agro-pastoral entrepreneurs and those in training in colleges of agriculture in Cameroon are not well understood. This is due to the paucity of data on their motivations for enrolment in the agricultural entrepreneurship course, their propensity to create agricultural enterprises upon completion of the training, and the difficulties they face in creating their enterprises. A case study of the Regional College of Agriculture, Bambili in the Northwest region of Cameroon was conducted during which, open-ended questionnaires were administered to individuals and focus groups. The data collected were analyzed using the thematic framework. Themes emerged on the various categories of information sought. The study revealed that youths are motivated mainly by perceived opportunities to take agricultural entrepreneurship training. Entrepreneurs have positive intentions to create agricultural enterprises post-training, however, they are constrained by difficult access to land, limited finances, unsupportive laws, and complex bureaucratic procedures for enterprise creation. Government land reforms, the pursuit of the strategy on inclusive financing and the easing of procedures for registration of enterprises will incentivise trained entrepreneurs to create formal agricultural enterprises. Further research in agricultural colleges in other agroecological zones will consolidate the understanding of the intentions of youths who take entrepreneurship training and elicit informed decisions from policymakers.
Co-Authors Anu, Shelacha Sheila