Barriers to Rural Economic Development in Mbé, Cameroon

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.