15 TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OF THE

PAN AFRICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (PAAA)

“Science of Man and the Emerging Issues of the 21 st Century” Yaounde, ; 8 th – 12 th August, 2005

GENERAL REPORT

THE UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I

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CONTENT

Abstract ………………………..……………………………………………………………… 3

Programme ………………………………………………………………………..………..… 4

Scientific Report …………………………………………………………………..……… 12

Financial Report…………………………………………………………………………..…. 15

List of Participants ……………………………………………………………..………. 16

Annex: Photocopies of the air tickets and voucher……………… 24

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ABSTRACT The Pan African Anthropological Association (PAAA) organized its 15 th Annual Conference from August 8 to 12, 2005 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The conference theme was “The Science of Man and the emerging issues of the 21 st Century” Defined as the science of mankind par excellence, Anthropology encompasses both the biological and the social aspects of mankind. Anthropology aspires for a global discourse on man. What is the real contribution anthropology in providing sustainable solutions to human problems in general and to the myriad of problems Africa faces today in particular? Up to 100 participants form 25 countries around the world attended the meeting and were giving the opportunity to debate on the sub-themes tabled for discussion as well as reviewing the teaching and practice of anthropology in African universities.

SUB – THEMES 1. Which way the Anthropology of Africa: Emerging Theories and Trends; 2. Political Governance and Conflict Management; 3. The Cultural Dimensions of HIV/AIDS Pandemic; 4. NEPAD and its Vision of Culture; 5. African Family in Crisis: 6. Ageing in a fast changing Africa; 7. Chiefs are for Life: Democracy, the African Way; 8. Corruption: Evils channels of distributions; 9. The Uneven Gender Relations: Gender Equity and Equality; Citizenship, ethnicity and the Modern State in Africa;

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

President : Albert Awedoba () President : Paul Nchoji Nkwi President Elect : Paul Nchoji Nkwi (Cameroon) Vice-President : Mbonji Edjenguèlè Past President : David Bogopa (South Africa) Members : Antoine Socpa Members Stella Neema () Valentin Nga Ndongo Welile Khuzwaya (South Africa) John Forje Babiker Mustapha (Soudan) Flavien T. Ndonko Norbert Gami (Congo) Secretary : Francis Njilié Yap Joachim D. Agbroffi (Côte d’Ivoire) Charles M. Aoudou Tope Matobo () Marie-Josée Essih Maxwell Owusu (USA) Gilbert Fokou Francis Nyamnjoh (Senegal) Secretary : Antoine Socpa (Cameroon)

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PROGRAMME

SUNDAY , AUGUST 7TH , 2005 444444444444444444444444DIMANCHE , 7 AOUT 2005

ARRIVAL OF PARTICIPANTS (ARRIVEE DES PARTICIPANTS ) 10H00-13H00 MEETING OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE JOURNAL (REUNION DU COMITE EDITORIAL DE LA REVUE ) 16H00-18H00 MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE PAAA (REUNION DU COMITE EXECUTIF DE L ’APA )

MONDAY , AUGUST 8TH , 2005 444444444444444444444444444444444444444444LUNDI , 8 AOUT 2005

08H00-10H00 REGISTRATION (INSCRIPTION ) OFFICIAL OPENING (O UVERTURE OFFICIELLE ) − President of the Local Organising committee − President of the PAAA − Executive Secretary CODESRIA − Minister of Higher Education, Cameroon

10H00-10H30 Coffee – Break ( Pause – Cafe )

General Rapporteur : Obododimma Oha, ,

10H30-12H30 Which Way the Anthropology of Africa: Emerging Theories and Trends (Dans quelle direction va l’Anthropologie de l’Afrique ? …) Inaugural Address : Paul Nchoji Nkwi , University of Yaounde I Chair : Adebayo Olukoshi , CODESRIA, Senegal Rapporteur : Njikam Savage , , Cameroon 1. History and Current State of Anthopological Research on Africa in Japan (Mituso Ichikawa , Kyoto University, Japan) 2. The Practice of Anthropology outside the academia: Its Challenges and Pitfalls (Carlos Lopez , UNDP Brazil) 3. It Takes two to Tango: Anthropologists and Development Agencies (Mustapha Babiker , University of Khartoum, Soudan) 4. Le renouvellement du "terrain". Considérations sur l’évolution des méthodes ethnographiques (Gruénais Marc-Eric , IRD, France) 5. Themes and Legacies: Anthropology’s Trajectories in Cameroon (Jude Fokwang , University of Toronto, Canada) Discussants : 1. Maxwell Owusu , University of Michigan, USA 2. Peter Geschiere , University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands 3. Abdel Ghaffar Ahmed , University of Khartoum,

12H30-14H00 Lunch – Break ( PAUSE–DEJEUNER )

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14H00-16H00 Which Way the Anthropology of Africa: Emerging Theories and Trends (Dans quelle direction va l’Anthropologie de l’Afrique ? ) Other Papers : 1. Blurring Boundaries At The Formal - Informal Interface (Margaret Niger-Thomas , , Cameroon) 2. L’anthropologie africaine contemporaine: le nécessaire passage de la théorisation à l’action pour la construction nationale. (Abe N’doumy Noël , Université de Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire) 3. Pour une Anthropologie de la banalité (Célestin Ngoura , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun)

16H00-16H30 COFFEE – Break ( Pause – Cafe )

16H30-18H30 NEPAD and its Vision of Culture (Le NEPAD et sa Vision de la culture) Keynote : Roger Yomba Ngué , NEPAD CS, Côte d’Ivoire Chair : Francis Nyamnjoh , CODESRIA, Senegal Rapporteur : Fokou Gilbert , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun 1. Culture and Development in Africa: Integrating cultural factors into development goals (Gebre Yntiso , , ) 2. The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and its Vision of Culture (Ekanem Anwana Uwe , , Nigeria) 3. Télévision et mobilité sociale (Touré Irafiala , Université de Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire) Corruption: Evils Channels of Distribution (Corruption: Les malheureux canaux de la répartition)

Keynote : Maxwell Owusu , University of Michigan, USA Chair : Peter Geschiere , University of Amsterdam, The Neederlands Rapporteur : Margaret Niger-Thomas , University of Buea, Cameroon 1. The White Collar Crime of ‘Fraud’ in the Nigerian Banking Industry and its Implications for Nigerians and the Nation’s Economy During The 21 st Century (John Domingo Inyang , , Uyo, Nigeria) 2. Quel remède efficace à la corruption en Afrique? (Kouakou Bini , Université de Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire) 3. Towards a Genealogy of Corruption: Corruption and African Culture (Ogbo Ugwuanyi , Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria) 4. Le Principe: "la chèvre broute là où elle est attachée". Essai d’analyse du principe de vénalité en vigueur dans la gouvernance camerounaise (Ayissi Lucien , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroon) 5. La corruption dans les structures sanitaires du Cameroun (Josiane Tantchou , EHESS, France )

TUESDAY , AUGUST 9TH , 2005 444444444444444444444444444444444444444444MARDI , 9 AOUT 2005

08h00-10H00 The Cultural Dimensions of HIV/AIDS Pandemic (La dimension culturelle de la pandémie du HIV/SIDA) Keynote : Gruénais Marc-Eric , IRD, France Chair : Paul Nchoji Nkwi, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon Rapporteur : Anita Nudelman, Ben Gurion University, Israel 1. Stigma; a Socio-Cultural HIV/AIDS Control Problem: An Anthropological Perspective. (A.B.C. Ocholla- Ayayo , P.S.R.I. , , )

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2. Cultural Perceptions of HIV/AIDS among Adolescents in Israel , ( Nudelman Anita , Ben Gurion University, Israel) 3. Cultural Dimension of HIV/AIDS Pandemic In Nigeria: The Case of Akwa Ibom State, (I. V. O. Modo, University of Uyo, Nigeria) 4. Les pratiques préventives contre la mort face à la propagation du VIH-SIDA à Bagan dans le Bamboutos (Chinji Kouleu - ESSTIC, Nodem Jean E & Feudjio Yves B, Université de Dschang, Cameroun) 5. The Changing Perception of Ageing in Yoruba Culture (Ajala Aderemi Suleiman , University of Ibadan, Nigeria.) 6. Ethics and Traditional Sanctions: A Deterrent to the Spread of HIV/AIDS among the Wimbum of Donga-Mantung (Simon Tata Ngenge, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon & Nfor Helen Fufi , University of Yaounde II-Soa, Cameroon) 7. L’anthropologie a ou à sa place dans l’étude du sida (À la suite de Ralph Bolton) (Charles Martel Aoudou , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun) 8. Sexualité et sida chez les Boulou du Sud-Cameroun (Micheline Marie-josé Essi , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun) 9. Des images du corps et du sexe en conflit dans les traditions et les modernités autour du VIH/SIDA (Pierre Mbouombouo , CNE-MINRESI, Cameroon) 10. Les incertitudes vitales et fissures culturelles: Prolégomènes à la propagation du VIH-SIDA. Esquisse d'analyse à partir du milieu universitaire de Dschang (Nodem Jean Emet , Université de Dschang, Cameroon) 11. A path analytic model of socio-cultural indicators of in-school adolescents’ response to HIV/AIDS preventive practices in Nigeria. (Alice E. Asim & al ., University of Calabar, Nigeria) 12. Acte sexuel et rite purificatoire: Etude de cas (Keubou Desiré Francis , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun)

10H00-10H30 Coffee –Break ( Pause – Cafe )

10H30 -12H30 African Family in Crisis La famille africaine en crise) Keynote : Awedoba Albert, , Ghana Chair : ABC Ocholla Ayayo , Kenya Rapporteur : Jude Fokwang , University of Toronto, Canada

1. Cours Communes et Conflits familiaux en milieu urbain abidjanais (Kouakou N’guessan François , Université de Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire) 2. Legislating the Family. Can Anthropology be of Help? (Awedoba A. K. , University of Ghana, Ghana) 3. Les familles restreintes à l’épreuve de la culture urbaine à Abidjan (Assemian Mossouma Emma , Université de Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire) 4. Child Hawking in Nigeria: An Index of Crisis in the African Family and Society (Queen Obinaju , University of Uyo, Nigeria) 5. Family: A Viable Edu ¨C Social Agent for Fighting Corruption in Africa: The Nigerian Experience (Duruamaku-Dim, G.C.E & al. , University of Calabar, Nigeria) 6. Famille et santé au Cameroun: Etat des lieux (Ngima Mawoung Godefroy & al. , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun)

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7. Les soins puéricultures dans la famille africaine traditionnelle: Etude de cas en pays Agni (Côte d’ivoire) (Assemian Mossouma Emma , Université de Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire) 8. Rapports familles et grands-parents au Cameroun: Etat des lieux et perspectives (Luc Mebenga Tamba & al ., Université de Yaounde I, Cameroun) 9. Urbanisation et mutations familiales en Afrique (Pierre Mbouombouo , CNE-MINRESI, Cameroun)

12H30-14H00 Lunch – Break ( Pause – Dejeuner )

14H00-16H00 PRESENTING CODESRIA ( PRESENTATION CODESRIA )

Main Speaker : Olukoshi Adebayo , CODESRIA, Senegal

Chair : Beban Chumbow , University of Yaounde I, Cameroon Rapporteur : Francis Nyamnjoh , CODESRIA, Senegal

16H00-16H30 COFFEE – Break ( Pause – Cafe )

16H30-18H00 PRESENTING CODESRIA ( continued ) 19H00-22H00 Meeting of the Executive Committee (Reunion du Comite Executif )

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08H00-10H00 Chiefs are for Life: Democracy, the African Way (Des chefs à vie: Conception africaine de la démocratie) Special Speakers : Chair : His Highness Foyn Ganyong, Paramount Ruler of Bali (Cameroon) 1. His Highness Chief Inkosi MB Mzimela (South Africa) 2. His Highness Chief Kosi FP Kutama (South Africa) 3. His Highness Chief Kgosi SV Suping (South Africa) 4. His Highness Chief Togbe Ga Gabusu (Ghana) 5. HRH Eze Prof, Ikpendu C. Ononogbu (Nigeria) 6. Sa Majesté Essaka Ekwalla, Chef supérieur Deido (Cameroun) 7. Sa Majesté Dah Aligbonon de Houawe (Benin) 8. His Highness Fon Abumbi II, Paramount Ruler of Bafut (Cameroon) 9. Sa Majesté Sambankeing T., Chef supérieur Babadjou (Cameroun)

Keynote : Welile Khuzwayo , South Africa Chair : Mbonji Edjenguèlè , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroon Rapporteur : Zambo Belinga J.M. , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun

1. Les élections de 1965 à 2000: cadre d’une nouvelle définition de la démocratie En cote d’ivoire (Adjo Gueby Noël , Université de Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire) 2. Mythe et Pouvoir du chef à vie en Afrique noire (Mbonji Edjenguèlè , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroon)

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3. Challenges of Chieftainship in the Western Grassfields of Cameroon: An Anachronism or a Useful Institution for Development? (Mope Simo John , MINRESI, Cameroon) 4. Local Powers, Global Networks: The Making of New Elites in Mocumbi, Southern (Euclides Gonçalves , Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique) 5. Democratic Enigma in the CEMAC Region of Central African since 1990 (Simon Tata Ngenge , University of Yaounde I, Cameroon) 6. Domination sociale, pouvoir et alternance politique en Afrique noire : le cas du leadership au sein des partis politiques camerounais (Bios Nelem Christian , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroon) 7. Cameroon Grassfields Traditional Rulers in the Context of Globalisation: Revival or Decline? (Walters Tohnji Tikum Samah , University of Yaounde I, Cameroon)

10H00-10H30 COFFEE – Break ( Pause – Cafe )

10H30-13H30 CULTURAL manifestation ( Manifestation culturelle )

Exposition – Dance – Foods (Exposition – Danses – art culinaire)

14H00 -16H00 Citizenship, Ethnicity and the Modern State in Africa (Citoyenneté, Ethnicité et Etat moderne en Afrique ) Keynote : From Ethnicity to Autochthony - New Modes in the Politics of Belonging in Africa and Elsewhere (Peter Geschiere, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Chair : Maxwell Owusu , University of Michigan, USA Rapporteur : Edlyne Anugwom , University of Nigeria, Nigeria 1. Citizenship, Ethnicity and the Modern State in Africa: The Way Forward ( Joe Nwabueze Obinaju, University of Uyo, Nigeria) 2. La diversité ethnique face aux citoyennetés africaines: vers une ethnolinguistique de la citoyenneté (Abolou Camille Roger , Université de Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire) 3. Images of Nyongo amongst Bamenda Grassfielders in Whiteman Kontri (Francis B. Nyamnjoh , CODESRIA, Senegal) 4. Managing Citizenship Education for Effectiveness in Africa (Roselene John Akpan , University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State) 5. Expressions identitaires et enjeux politiques dans le contexte multiculturel du Bénin (Agossou Christian , Université Nationale du Bénin, Benin) 6. Resource Deprivation and Changes in Pastoral Land Tenure Systems: The Case of the Karrayu in the Upper Awash Valley Region of Ethiopia (Ayalew Gebre , Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia) 7. Ethnic Nationalism and the Nigerian Democratic Experience in the Fourth Republic (M, A,O, Aluko , Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria) 8. The 'Lost' Tribe: Ethiopian Jews in Transnational Context and Modern Society (Shalva Weil, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel) 9. “Kirditude”: Socio-genèse d’un mouvement ethno-politique au Nord-Cameroun (Alawadi Zelao , CNE-MINRESI, Cameroun)

16h00-16H30 COFFEE – Break ( Pause – Cafe )

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16H30 -18H30 Citizenship, Ethnicity and the Modern State in Africa (Citoyenneté, Ethnicité et Etat moderne en Afrique ) 10. Nationhood, Ethnicity, and the Practice of Linguistic Shibboleth in Nigeria (Obododimma Oha , University of Ibadan, Post Office, Nigeria) 11. Nation-States as Stepping Stones: Belonging for the Chinese in Ghana (Conal Ho , University of California, USA) 12. Contested Terrain: Islamic Sharia Law and Urban Ethnic Conflict in Nigeria (Edlyne E. Anugwom , University of Nigeria, Nigeria) 13. I.K. and Local Threats: The Igbo-Orring Example (P-J Ezeh , Nigeria) 14. Categorization in Ideological Process: Lexicography, Ethnicity, and the Grassfields (Simon Keeling , University of Michigan, USA) 15. Contests of citizenship and cultural legitimacy in southern Ethiopia (James Ellison , Dickinson College, Ethiopia) 16. Intronisation traditionnelle des autorités publiques au Cameroun (Mandjack Albert , Université de Douala, Cameroon) 17. The Demigod-Osu Casteism in Igboland: Culture, The People and Citizenship Reconsidered (Solomon C. Madubuike , , Nigeria) 18. Resettlement - The Creation rather than the Solution of a Problem (Awoh Innocentia , University of Yaounde I, Cameroon) 19. Rwandan Refugees and Post Genocide Challenges in Yaounde, Cameroon (Kwachu Justine N. , University of Yaounde I, Cameroon)

THURSDAY , AUGUST 11 TH , 2005 4444444444444444444444444444444444444444JEUDI 11 AOUT 2005

08H00-10H00 The Uneven Gender Relations: Gender Equity and Gender Equality (Les interminables questions de genre) Keynote : Njikam Savage , University of Douala, Cameroon

Chair : Shalva Weil, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

Rapporteur : Queen Obinaju, University of Uyo, Nigeria 1. The Paradox of gender and Sport Development: The case of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan (David Bogopa , Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa) 2. Cultural Dimensions of Gender Relations in Household Decision Making in Iwo Community, Osun State, Nigeria (Solomon Valerie A . & al. , Bowen University, Nigeria) 3. Intimate Male Partner Dating Violence against Women in Nigeria: Evidence From A University Campus (C. Otutubikey Izugbara & A. Sampson Brown , University of Uyo, Nigeria) 4. L'idée de la fête de la femme à Bagan (Nodem Jean E & al. Université de Dchang, Cameroon) 5. Genre et répartition du pouvoir dans le milieu partisan camerounais. Les organes annexes/spécialisés: structures d'empowerment des femmes? (Caroline Ngamchara Mbouemboue , Cameroon) 6. Colonial Promotion of Masculinity: The Case of Bali Nyonga (Mathew Gwanfogbe , Cameroon) 7. Les reines et les princesses dans la cour du souverain Mboum de Nganha: Rôles sociaux féminins et prestige masculin (Mekounde Idolè Anastasie , CNE-MINRESI, Cameroun) 8. Dynamiques d’inversion du genre en milieu urbain camerounais: quand les métiers traditionnellement masculins se conjuguent au féminin et réciproquement (Mimche Honoré , CNE- MINRESI, Cameroun)

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9. The Role and Status of Men and Women in Africa: Constitutional and Legal Aspects (Temngah Joseph Nyambo , University of Douala, Cameroon) 10. Corps de femmes, pouvoir des hommes et société civile: les dynamiques masculines de reconstruction de l’espace privé au Cameroun (Claude Abé , Université Catholique d’Afrique Centrale, Cameroun)

10H00-10H30 Coffee – Break ( Pause – Cafe )

10H30 -12H30 Political Governance and Conflict Management [Gouvernance politique et la gestion des conflits] Keynote : Lapika Dimonfu , CERDAS / UNIKIN, RDC Chair : Carlos Lopez, UNDP Brazil Rapporteur : Awedoba Albert, University of Ghana, Ghana 1. Political Governance and Conflict Management: Why Developing Polities and the Poor Need a Stronger Force (John W. Forje , University of Buea, Cameroon) 2. La scénographie de la déviance dans les scrutins politiques: la violence comme phénomène électoral d'ici et d'ailleurs (Zambo Belinga Joseph-Marie , Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun) 3. Traditional Methods of Conflicts Management in Nweh Country in Cameroon (E.S.D. Fomin , University of Yaounde I, Cameroon)

12H30-14H00 LUNCH – Break ( Pause – Dejeuner )

14H00 -16H00 Ageing in a fast changing Africa [Le Troisième âge dans une Afrique en pleine mutation]

Chair : Kouakou Nguessan , Université de Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire Rapporteur : Célestin Ngoura, Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun 1. Ageing in a Fast Changing Africa: The Case of Nigeria (Queen Obinaju , University of Uyo, Nigeria) 2. La problématique de la prise en charge des personnes âgées dans les maisons d’accueil en milieu africain (Yambene Henri , CNE-MINRESI, Cameroon) 3. Adult Literacy Programmes and Resource Management in Niger Delta States of Nigeria (G.C.E Duruamaku-Dim , University of Calabar, Nigeria) 4. Human Resource Development: A Requisite for Meeting The 21 st Century Challenges of Ageing in Africa (Omotayo Temitope Olatubosun , , Kenya) 5. Les familles camerounaise face au VIH/SIDA: que deviennent les personnes âgées? (Zénabou Tourere , CNE-MINRESI, Cameroun) 6. Implication de l’épidémie du SIDA sur la régression à terme des courbes démographiques du peuplement rural au Cameroun central (Zoa Zoa Joseph Yves , CNE/MINREST, Cameroun) 7. Le vieillissement de la population en Afrique subsaharienne: quelles défis pour les politiques sociales et de population? (Félicien Fomekong , H. Mimche & H. Yambene , CNE-MINRESI, Cameroon) 8. Adjustment in Old Age in Nigeria (Kunle Ogunbameru , ObafemiAwolowo University, Nigeria) 9. Africa Union Commission on Ageing a Panacea for Ageing in Africa (Omotayo Temitope Olatubosun , Kenyatta University, Kenya)

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16H00-16H30 Coffee – Break ( Pause – Cafe )

16H30-18H00 Election of the new executive committee (Election du nouveau Comite EXÉCUTIF ) 18H00 OFFICIAL CLOSING ( CLOTURE OFFICIELLE )

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SCIENTIFIC REPORT

The opening ceremony was chaired by the Cameroon Minister of Higher education. A number of speeches were made namely by the President of the Local Organising Committee, the President of the PAAA, the Rector of the University of Yaoundé and finally the opening address of the Minister.

The President of the Local organising committee, Prof Paul Nkwi, asserted that it was the fourth time that PAAA was meeting in Cameroon, namely in 1989, 1994 (Buea) 1999 and now in 2005. He thanked participants for the tremendous sacrifices they had made to be present. He thanked in particular the traditional leaders. He also thanked the Africanist scholars from Europe, North America, South America and Asia who have made enormous contributions to the study of Africa and towards the survival of PAAA. Anthropology and PAAA, he declared, had been sustained by many of these scholars. He also acknowledged the presence of students and thanked them for their enthusiasm in the discipline, asserting that they represented the future. He concluded his speech by thanking the various sponsors, namely Wenner Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, CODESRIA, Prince Claus Funds and the for making it possible for the conference hold successfully.

The President of the Association (PAAA), Prof. Albert Awedoba, thanked the Minister of Higher Education for being able to come and having promised to create a full Department of Anthropology at the University of Yaounde I. He went on to recount the role played by Cameroon and Cameroon anthropologists in the establishment of the association and ensuring the survival of the PAAA over the years. Prof. Awedoba expressed his joy at being present at the conference and declaring that Cameroon indeed, was the home of PAAA. He underscored that those who anticipated a quick demise of the PAAA have been proven wrong, precisely because PAAA has grown from strength to strength in its 15 years of existence. To have held annual conference without failure, he insinuated, was a profound sign of maturity and strength on PAAA. Despite its successes such as the regular publication of its Journal, the African Anthropologist, Prof. Awedoba maintained that PAAA continues to face some constraints, the most important of which was financial. He identified problems such as the non-payment or late payment of membership dues. This notwithstanding, he asserted, it was gratifying that participants had a rare opportunity to meet counterparts from over 25 countries. He expressed his wish that such collaboration and networking will not only continue, but benefit all its participants.

In his welcome address, Prof. Chumbow, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Yaoundé I, provided a lucid background to the history of anthropology at his university, hinting that anthropology has come of age and would soon become an autonomous department from sociology. This declaration was received with profound jubilation. Prof. Chumbow exhorted the participants to address the various themes with scientific vigour and wished everyone a rewarding stay in Yaoundé. The Minister of Higher Education’s representative, in a remarkable show of bilingualism, delivered the first part of his speech in English and concluded in French. He expressed his hope that anthropology will continue to be taught in many African universities and was particularly delighted that human was at the centre of our deliberations and reflection. It is our task as social scientists, he declared, to address the challenges we face in view of resolving them drawing on our methodological and theoretical skills.

The introductory session was followed by the first key session of the day which addressed emerging theories and trends of Anthropology in Africa. Five members constituted this panel, each, addressing in their own way, emerging issues that bear on the state of anthropology in Africa. In his seminal address, Prof Nkwi provided a comprehensive outline of the evolution of

12 15 th Annual Conference of the Pan African Anthropological Association (PAAA) − Yaoundé, Cameroon; 8 th – 12 th , 2005. “Science of Man and the Emerging Issues of the 21 st Century” anthropology in Africa in general and Cameroon in particular. He explored the status of anthropologists during the colonial era as well as in the postcolonial context. In the latter era, he claimed, anthropologists were considered as inimical to decolonisation whereupon it was met with confrontation from many postcolonial regimes. This became apparent when anthropologists were compelled to go underground in the 1970s during which case many trained anthropologists labelled themselves as sociologists, political scientists, philosophers, social historians etc. The case of Cameroon was interesting because while the department was known as sociology, its teaching content was anthropology. Prof Nkwi also explored the context in which anthropology enjoyed a reawakening and the subsequent inspiration among anthropologists to establish a continental body aimed at representing their collective interests and aspirations. Other papers on this panel explored the state of anthropological research on Africa in Japan (Ichikawa), new possibilities for ethnographic research against the background of the AIDS pandemic (Marc-Eric), the uneasy relationship between anthropologists and development agencies and the evolution of anthropological practice in Anglophone Cameroon.

A second panel addressed, (still concerned with the theme on anthropology and its emerging theories and trends) among other things, the question of blurred boundaries between the formal and informal in Cameroon, the need to move from theory to action in the benefit of national development and the anthropology of everyday life. Some of the striking issues that emerged from this panel included the question: what can one do with anthropology? In other words, how can anthropology be of use to the ordinary person? A theme common to the panelists was that African anthropologists should consider new themes, especially those that address specific African issues, as a mode of claiming the discipline for Africa. In the discussions that followed the panelists’ papers, the question of what is African anthropology was raised. Participants wanted to know who qualified to be an African anthropologist, a question that stimulated discussions on the identity of the discipline and about its diverse practices.

In a session on corruption, panelists explored issues such as white collar crime in Nigeria, corruption practices in the health sector in Cameroon and possible remedies for corruption in Africa. In a keynote speech, Prof Owusu debunked the popular notion that corruption was perhaps, one of the key obstacles to Africa’s economic development. He traced the emergence of the concept of governance, which he maintained, has gained tremendous currency in the wake of the demise of the USSR. To him, the concept of governance or good governance per se, is one expression of the triumph of neo-liberalism whose market-oriented discourses have placed rare premium on the need to adopt macro-economic strategies intended to encourage the private sector. In his discussion, Prof. Owusu provided a succinct and lucid definition of corruption as the use of public office for private gain. He also interrogated NEPAD’s acceptance of colonial economic assumptions, whose agenda are largely set by institutions of the West, especially the Bretton Woods institutions. It was against this background that he argued instead for a rigorous policy that takes into account, the need for increase education and technological transfer as crucial panacea for Africa’s development. No country, he maintained, would develop without the proper education and the scientific knowledge needed to propel its peoples towards better living conditions. Panelists also explored mechanisms of curbing corruption, especially in light of the role anthropology could play in this respect. It was suggested that anthropology could examine traditional society in view of finding tools that could be utilised to eliminate corruption. The suggestion of returning to traditional societies for answers was questioned on the grounds that traditional societies were obsessed with secrecy, closure and suspicion. Certainly, its proponents argued, traditional society had nothing to offer in the search for more transparent ways in dealing with public things.

The sessions on the second day of the conference were devoted to two crucial themes, namely the HIV/AIDS pandemic and crisis in the African family. Prof Marc-Eric opened the session with a keynote address on his work with HIV/AIDS in which he provided an overview of the

13 15 th Annual Conference of the Pan African Anthropological Association (PAAA) − Yaoundé, Cameroon; 8 th – 12 th , 2005. “Science of Man and the Emerging Issues of the 21 st Century” pandemic, suggesting areas where anthropologists could find fertile ground for further research. He contended that if anthropologists are to be of use in preventing further spread of the AIDS pandemic, then they must carry out serious research into some of the cultural practices that facilitate the transmission and the spread of HIV. Other areas open to further research by anthropologists include the question of inequality in the provision of care and treatment of AIDS patients. Arising from this issue is the question – who should pay more attention to in the allocation of resources, i.e. matters about inclusion and exclusion in the provision of care and treatment to patients.

The session on African family in crisis painted a dismal portrait of the emerging issues that beset the African family in the 21 st century. Prof Awedoba’s paper addressed the issues that affect inter-generational relations between grandparents and their children. He showed that increasingly, grandparents feel isolated and tend to lose touch with their descendants. Thus, he explored ways through which grandparents could feel included and wanted as significant members of the African family. A set of papers from Cote d’Ivoire examined the state of the family in the country’s principal city, Abidjan. In particular, the papers dealt with the question of migration, cost of living and its impact on family size and consequently, the survival strategies that have been adopted by young families. The crucial question that emerging from these developments is what meaning anthropological can make of this new trend, namely, the drive towards a nuclear family, which by every indication is foreign to the ways and customs of Africa. Among some of the recommendations were the need the enlighten people on the existing laws that protect children from practices such as hawking and other kinds of abuse; more pressure on governments to implement the laws, the campaign to make education free throughout the African continent (especially at the primary school level), and to abolish the house-help syndrome.

In a session devoted to Chiefs and democracy, panelists discussed among other things, the limitations on the powers of the chief, thereby questioning prevailing assumptions about the absolute powers of chiefs. Panelists also explored the challenges facing chiefs in the grassfields of Cameroon. Prof Geschiere’s keynote paper on ethnicity and citizenship in Africa addressed the challenge of democratisation in the context of neo-liberalism. While acknowledging that the global village is real, he argued that it was a global village full with difference and contradictions. Introducing the concept of autochthony, Prof Geschiere argued that democratisation has led to violent confrontations with difference. Citing the cases of Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire and several European countries, he argued that autochthony is the flip-side of globalisation.

During the conference, two special sessions were organised. The first was on CODESRIA (Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa). This session examined the role of CODESRIA in promoting knowledge production in Africa. The second one focussed on Chiefs and Governance in Africa . Chiefs from South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and Benin participated and were giving the opportunity to exchange their viewpoints on the topic tabled for discussion with anthropologists. Prof Nkwi opened the session by welcoming participants who came from 25 African countries. In his introduction, he maintained that it was the objective of anthropologists to document, analyse, and preserve the cultures and institutions of the peoples they studied. The session was organised with the objective of providing an environment in which chiefs can speak about their institution and engage in a frank exchange with intellectuals, especially those researching the institution of chief.

The conference was concluded with an ethnographic field trip to the West and North-West provinces. This gave an opportunity to the participants to serve the diverse environmental and cultural variation of Cameroon. The participants visited the palaces of the Fon of Babadjou in the Western Province and Fon of Bali in the North West province.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS / LISTE DES PARTICIPANTS

N° Name / Nom Institution Fonction / Title Adresse complete / full address 1. A.B.C. Ocholla- Ayayo University of Naïrobi Anthropologist – BP: 30197 Naïrobi-Kenya Professor Phone: 0733-364451/0254-02- 578087 Email: [email protected] 2. Abdel Ghaffar M. Ahmed University of Khartoum, Professor [email protected] Sudan 3. Abe N’doumy Noel Université de Bouaké Email : [email protected] 4. Abolou Camille Roger Université de Bouaké Maître-Assistant Mail Box : 06 BP 2110 Abidjan 06 Phone : 225 22 42 36 36 [email protected] 5. Afu Isaiah Kunock University of Yaounde I Student/Researcher Phone: 7033581, 231 20 94 Email: [email protected] 6. Akoko Robert Mbe University of Buea Lecturer in Dept. Of Sociology/Anthropology Anthropology Mail Box: 63 Phone: 332 22 64/981 89 32 Fax: 332 22 72 Email: [email protected] 7. Akpan, Roseline John University of Uyo, Akwa Lecturing Faculty of Education University of Ibom State, Nigeria Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Phone: 234 8023383335 Email: [email protected] 8. Albert K. Awedoba Inst. Of African Studies President, PAAA Phone: 51271 Univ. Of Ghana, Legon Email: [email protected] 9. Amungwa A, Fonteh MINADER Senior Rural Social PO Box: 212 Yde Dev. Adviser Phone : 77 35 81 Email : [email protected] 10. Anita Nudelman Ben Gurion University / PO Box: 53161, Tel Aviv 61531, Ministry of Education of Israel Israel Phone: 972-3-6499918 Email: [email protected] 11. Anugwom Edlyne University of Nigeria, Lecturer Dept. Of Sociology/Anthropology, Nsukka, Nigeria U.N.D Phone: 0837429200/042771273 Email: [email protected] 12. Aoudou Charles Martel Université de Yaoundé I Etudiant BP : 1862 Yaoundé Phone : (237)223 42 27 982 30 13 Email : [email protected]

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13. Asahngwa Constantine University of Yaounde I Researcher/Teacher BP: 87 UFCA, Yaounde Tanywe Phone: 704 48 26 [email protected] 14. Ashu Doris Selim University of Yaounde I Student Tel : +237 762 64 11 15. Assemian Mossouma Université de Cocody Enseignant/chercheur/A Mail Box : 22BP1146 Abidjan 22 Emmence Côte d’Ivoire ssistant Phone: (225) 23 46 76 52/(225)05445055 16. Awoh Innocentia University of Yaounde I Graduate Teaching Mail Box: 6090 Yaounde Ankungha Assistant Phone: 753 61 56 Email: [email protected] 17. Ayalew Gebre Chevu Addis Ababa University, Assistant Professor, PO Box: 150120, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Teaching at the Ethiopie Department of Sociology Phone: 251-9-40-47-42 and Social Anthropology Email: [email protected] Or [email protected] t 18. Bini Kouakou Université de Bouaké Enseignant-chercheur 01 BP 2177 Abidjan 01 (225) 22470080/07843673 Email : [email protected] 19. Chindji-Kouleu Ecole Supérieure des Directeur Adjoint BP : 1803 YDE Ferdinand Sciences et Techniques Phone : 985 92 82 de l’Information et de Email : [email protected] Communication, UYDE II 20. Conal Ho University of California – Doctoral Candidate Department of Anthropology Santa Cruz Univ. of California BP: 1156 High St Santa Cruz, CA 9506A USA [email protected] 21. David Bogopa Nelson Mandela Academic PO Box: 77000 Port Elizabeth, Metropolitan University 6031 Phone : 27 41 5042185 Fax : 27 41 5042574 Email : [email protected] 22. Deli Tize teri Université de Yaoundé I Etudiant en Tel : +237 996 60 68 Anthropologie 23. Demefa Tido Simplice Université de Yaoundé I Etudiant/Chercheur Mail Box : s/c BP 8119 Yaounde Phone : 789 55 26 Email : [email protected] 24. Dongmo Christian Université de Douala Etudiant Phone : 932 24 57

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[email protected] 25. Duruamaku-Dim, G.C.E. University of Calabar, Lecturer/Researcher Dpt. of Vocational & Special Calabar Nigeria Education Phone: +234 371 355 99 [email protected] 26. Efuet Simon Akem Yaounde Univ. I Student/Researcher BP 755, Yaounde Email : [email protected] 27. Ekanem Anwana Uwe University of Calabar, Faculty of Education Faculty of Education, Unical (Dr.Mrs) Calabar Nigeria Phone : 08037050196 08027966033 28. Eric Koy Koy Université de Yaoundé I Etudiant BP 7463 Yaoundé Tel : +237 523 10 05 29. Essomba Jean-Marie LEAAA / UY I Anthropologue BP 8055 Yaoundé Tel : +237 736 62 14 Email : [email protected] 30. Euclides Gonçgalves University Junior Researcher Department of Archeology and Eduardo Mondlane Anthropology Mail Box: Av Salvador Allende 1446, R/C Maputo, Noza-Mbique Email : [email protected] 31. Fokou Gilbert Université de Yaoundé I Etudiant BP : 8119 Yaoundé Phone : 00237 797 53 41 Email : [email protected] 32. Fokounang Adam ACHIC Tratidional Healer BP: 2819 Messa Yaounde Ousmanou Phone : 927 76 74 33. Fomekong Félicien INS Cadre Tel : +237 749 96 70 Email : [email protected] 34. Forje John W. University of Yaounde II- Lecturer BP. 13429 Yaounde Soa 237-223 1825 / 7621104 [email protected] 35. Fosso Jean De Dieu Université de Yaoundé I Anthropologue Phone : 913 27 53 Email : [email protected] 36. Fosso Jean De Dieu University of Yaounde I Student Email : [email protected] 37. Fred Eboko IRD Chercheur-Politologue BP : 1857 Yaoundé Phone : +237/ 612/05/65 Email : [email protected] 38. Gruenais Marc Eric IRD Directeur Recherche Mail Box : 13331 Marseille Cedex Unité de Recherche 3 IRD. « Acteur et Phone : 33-4-91 10 6201 systèmes de santé en Fax : 33-4-91106202 Afrique » Email : [email protected]

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39. Hortence Kamga Université Yaoundé I Etudiante Phone : 755 41 37 Email : [email protected] 40. HRH EZE Prof Ikpendu Okpaku Nkpa Abia State Special Speaker on PO Box: Nkpa PostOffice Benda C. Onongbu Traditional Rulers Abia State Phone: 042 770420 Email: [email protected] 41. Ichikawa/Mitsuo Graduate School of Professor Mail Box: 46 shimoadachi-cho, Asian and African Area Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8501 Studies Kyoto University Phone: +81-75-753-7807 Fax: +81-75-753-7810 Email: [email protected] u.ac.jp 42. Ismaïla Dantidjo Université de Yaoundé I Anthropologue Tel : +237 913 18 34 Email : [email protected] 43. John Domingo Inyang University of UYO, UYO Teaching (Senior Department of Lecturer) Sociology/Anthropology University of Uyo, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 44. John Domingo Inyang University of UYO, UYO Teaching (Senior Akwa Ibom State, Lecturer) Nigeria 45. John Mope Simo MINREST/FMBS Chercheur/Enseignant MINREST c/o BP : 3937 Yde Phone: 778 52 40 Fax : 223 44 33 Email : [email protected] 46. Jude Fokwang UNW of Toronto Student PO Box: 1151 Phone: 237 792 89 85 [email protected] 47. Keeling Simon University of Michigan Doctoral Candidate BP: 9375 Bangangte Phone: 921 66 75 Email: [email protected] 48. Keubou Désiré Université de Yaoundé I Etudiant BP : 1862 Yaoundé Phone : (237)981 68 43 Email : [email protected] 49. Khosi F.P. Kutama National House of Deputy Chairperson Mail Box: PIBAGX804 Pretoria Traditional Leaders of 0001 South Africa Phone: 0027827734679 Fax: 0027123261019 Email: [email protected] 50. Kirensky Jerry Mbi University of Yaounde I Student/Researcher Phone: 747 96 02 Email: [email protected]

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51. Kouakou N’Guessan Université de Bouake Professeur Honoraire Mail box : 01 BP 529 Abidjan 01 François Phone : (225) 23 46 76 52 52. Kouokam Estelle Université of Provence Etudiante BP : 222 Phone : 706 80 98 [email protected] 53. Kwachu Justine Ngum University of Yaounde I Student Mail Box: 1467 Yaounde Phone: 748 76 67 Email: [email protected] 54. Lapika Dimonfu Université de Kinshassa Professeur Mail Box : 836 Kinshasa XI (RDC) Phone : 243 99 080 93 Email : [email protected] 55. Madubuke Solomon C Bowen University, IWO, Lecturer Sociological Applications SMS OSUN State Nigeria Faculty Bowen University Iwo Phone: GSM 08033892140 Email: [email protected] 56. Magaret Niger-Thomas University of Buea Lecturer Dept. Of WGS, Cameroon Mail box: 963 43 23/524 53 88 Fax: (237) 332 22 72 Email: [email protected] 57. Malandjou Kondjo Université de Yaoundé I Etudandte en Phone : 989 12 75 Nadine Anthropologie IV Email : [email protected]

58. Mbetoumou Marceline Université de Yaoundé I Anthropologue Tel : +237 523 29 64 [email protected] 59. Mbouombouo Pierre MINRESI/CNE Chercheur/Sociologue Mail Box : 1457 Yaoundé Urbaniste. Enseignant Phone : 951 76 43 Vacataire UYI Email : [email protected] 60. Mimche Honoré CNE-MINRESI Chercheur BP 1457 Yaoundé Tel : +237 740 06 46 Email : [email protected] 61. Mustafa Babiker Develpment Studies Associate Professor Mail Box: 321 Khartoum/11115, Institute. University of Sudan Khartoum Phone: 00-249-9-12991560 Email: [email protected] 62. Mzimela M. B. National House of Chairperson Mail box: 804 Pretoria Traditional Leaders Phone : 012-3261019 Email : [email protected] 63. Nankeu Moffo Estelle L. Université de Yaoundé I Etudiante Tel : +237 966 99 38 Email : [email protected] 64. Nchanji Nfor Tanfu University of Yaounde I Researcher Mail Box: 3722 Messa

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Cameroon Phone: 221 52 03 Email: [email protected] 65. Ndanga Céline Université de Yaoundé I Etudiante Mail Box : 1862 Yde Tel : (237)955 08 80 Email : [email protected] 66. Nduku Mercy Anne Yaounde University I Student P.O.box: 1467 Yaounde Phone: 731 03 48 Email: [email protected] 67. Ndzana Bertrand University of Yaounde I Anthropologue BP 755 Yaoundé Tel : +237 994 36 43 68. Ngima Mawoung University of Yaounde I Ethno-Anthropologue BP 755 Yaounde Godefroy Enseignant 69. Ngo Likeng Julienne University of Yaounde I Anthropologue BP 755 Yaoundé Tel : +237 910 81 22 70. Ngoura Célestin University of Yaounde I Lecturer Box 755 Yaounde Phone : +237 984 41 26 Email : [email protected] 71. Njikam Savage, OU University of Douala Head of Dept Sociology- Mail Box: 999 68 92 / 340 02 84 Communication Fax: 237-340-02-85 [email protected] 72. Njilié Yap Francis I-CASSRT Computer Specialist Box 1862 Yaounde Phone : +237 987 88 94 Email : [email protected] 73. Nkama Arsene Université de Yaoundé II Professeur-Assistant BP : 12506 Yaoundé Phone : 783 03 45 Email : [email protected] 74. Nkendah Robert Université de Douala Chercheur Mail Box : 7818 Douala/Bana FSEGA Phone : 761 28 72 Email : [email protected] 75. Nzouessin Chantal Université de Douala FSEGA Phone : 765 54 20 Béatrice Email : [email protected] 76. Obinaju, Joseph University of UYO, Akwa Lecturer Department of Foreign Ngwabueze (Prof) Ibom State, Nigeria Language University of UYO Akwaibom State, Nigeria [email protected] 77. Obinaju, Queen I. (Pr) University of UYO, Lecturer Fac of Education, University of Nigeria UYO 234 8023028424 [email protected]

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78. Obododimma Oha University of Ibadan Senior Lecturer Mail Box: 21620 Univ. Of Ibadan Post. Office, Ibadan, Nigeria Phone : +234-803-333-1330 Email: [email protected] [email protected] 79. Onguene Guy Michel GRAD Chercheur Mail Box: 1308 Yaounde Phone : 987 83 63 Email : [email protected] 80. Otye Elom Paul Ulrich Université de Yaoundé I Anthropologue- Departement de Sociologie et Chercheur Anthropologie PO Box : 8120 Yaounde Phone : 918 04 39 Email : [email protected] 81. Paul Nchoji Nkwi University of Yaounde I Professor of Box 1862 Yaounde Anthropology Email : [email protected] 82. Peter Geschiere University of Amsterdam Professor Sarphatipart 57, Amsterdam 1073CS Phone: 003120662206 Email: [email protected] 83. Peter-Jazzy Ezeh University of Nigeria, Lecturer Department of Sociology and Nsukka, Nigeria Anthropology Mail Box: 3276 Nsukka 410001 Phone: +234 8034708963 Email: [email protected] 84. Rv. Dr. John O. UMOH University of UYO, UYO, Teaching Sen. Lecturer Department of Sociology Akwo Ibom State Anthropology, UYO, UYO, Akwo Ibom State 85. S. P. Nkosi National House of Communication Officer PO Box: 55371, ARCADIA 0007 Traditional Leaders Phone: (+2712301 1071/36 Fax: (+2712)326 1019 Email: [email protected] 86. Samah Walters Tohnji Moniteur/Teaching- Doctorate Candidate PO Box: 755 Tirum Assistant Phone: 746 87 93 Email: [email protected] 87. Sarah Nane Kweh University of Yaounde I Accountant/ Mail Box: 930 Yaounde I Researcher Phone: 798 78 98 88. Shalva Weil Hebrew University of Senior Researcher Hebrew University Mt Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel Jerusalem 93509, Israel Phone: 00972-2-5882100 Email. [email protected] 89. Sisu Ngeche University of Yaounde I Student Bp: 1828 Yaounde Phone: 786 31 39 Email: [email protected]

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90. Socpa Antoine Université de Yaoundé I Enseignant - Chercheur BP : 8119 Yaoundé Phone : +237 7783852 Email : [email protected] 91. Solomon, Valerie Aphie Bowen University,IWO Lecturing Bowen University, P.M.B. 284, OSUN State, NIGERIA IWO, OSUN STATE Phone:08033944019, 0805 305 3871 Email: [email protected] 92. Suping S. V. Kgosi National House of Traditional Leader Private Bas X804, Pretoria Traditional Leaders R.S.A Phone : +27828548412 Fax : +27123261019 Email : [email protected] 93. Tantchou Yakam EHESS Etudiante Mail Box : 55 Bld Jourdan Paris Phone : 00 33 6 16 93 07 09 Email : [email protected] 94. Tita Maureen University of Yaounde I Student CNPS Hospital Box 577 Yaounde Tel : +237 756 05 33 95. Touré Irafiala Université de Bouaké - Enseignant-Chercheur Mail Box : 22 BP 123 Abi-22 RCI RCI Phone : (225)05555021 Email : [email protected] 96. Wabouf Syvain CAPED - Cercle Coordonateur Mail Box : 14065 Yaounde d’Actions pour la S/c BP 19 Abong Mbang Protection de Phone: 784 99 20 l’Environnement et le Développement Email: [email protected] 97. Zambo Belinga University of Yaounde I Lecturer BP: 8373 Yaounde Phone: 231 46 18 / 997 70 09 Email : [email protected] 98. Zuche Henri University of Yaounde I Student Tel : +237 792 66 37 Email : [email protected] 99. Mballa Josiane UCAC Etudiante Tel : +237 986 80 38 Email : [email protected] 100. Essi Marie-Josée Université de Yaoundé I Etudiante Tel : +237 997 30 32

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ANNEX

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