The Village Development Plan of Ebeagwa, Tayor and Edjuingang Villages

Travail d'étude , 2009 , 59 Pages

Sciences de la Terre / Géographie - Démographie, Urbanisation et Aménagement du territoire

A village development plan is a document that outlines development procedures prepared by a village that can be used to mobilise potentials; capacities and allocation of resources. The goal is to move a village from their present situation to a desired one in an orderly and acceptable manner within a given time frame. It is a systematic approach that aims at sustainable management of natural resources and livelihood development at the village level. It is aimed at creating an environment for investors of the village in the long run.

The development planning process of Ebeagwa, Tayor and Edjuingang villages lasted for ten days. The assignment was facilitated by facilitators from ENPADI-NGO. It was guided by a manual for the elaboration of VDPs prepared by the capacity building component of Rumpi. This VDP creates a venue for both technical services and financial bodies to be involved and to play different roles in community development. It is developed in the context whereby the village community is the committed owner and driver of the development process.

Ebeagwa, Tayor and Edjuingang villages are found within the Tinto Municipality, located within the Upper Bayang sub-division in the Manyu Division of the South West Region the area has an estimated population of 4,700 inhabitants. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of these villages. Revenue is generated mainly from the sales of cocoa and palm oil, which constitutes the main source of income to the farmers. Other crops cultivated include; coco yams, yams, corn, egusi, cassava, vegetables etc.

The VDP of Ebeagwa, Tayor and Edjuingang villages comprises of seven chapters. Chapter one introduces the community, chapter two, three and four gives information on the background, livelihood activities, and participatory land use map and land tenure system respectively. Chapter and six give needs for assessment, community vision and also outline priority projects, while chapter seven gives the general conclusion and recommendation of the VDP.

Based on data collection and analysis, problems are addressed in the sectors of health, agriculture, environment and infrastructure. [...]

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1
  • INTRODUCTION OF THE VILLAGE
  • 1.1 Location
  • 1.2 Accessibility
  • 1.3 Climate and Vegetation
  • 1.4 Livelihood Activities
  • 1.5 Development Concerns and potentials
• CHAPTER 2
  • BACKGROUND INFORMATION
  • 2.1 Ethnicity
  • 2.2 Population and structure
  • 2.3 Historical analysis
  • 2.4 Historical Timeline
  • 2.5 Sources and levels of Income
  • 2.6 Income and expenditure
  • 2.7 Village Institutions and organisations
  • 2.8 Social Amenities
  • 2.9 Social Problems
  • 2.10 Past and current development projects and partners involved
• CHAPTER 3
  • LIVELIHOOD ACTIVITIES
  • 3.1 Cocoa
  • 3.2 Oil Palm
  • 3.3 Plantains
  • 3.4 Cocoyam
  • 3.5 Banana
  • 3.6 Cassava
  • 3.7 Oranges
  • 3.8 Petty Trading
  • 3.9 Productivity Trend
  • 3.10 Seasonal calendar
  • 3.11 Potentials for reinforcing existing opportunities
• CHAPTER 4
  • PARTICIPATORY LAND USE MAP & LAND TENURE SYSTEM
  • 4.1 Participatory Land Use Map
  • 4.2 Land Tenure System
  • 4.2.1 Land tenure system
  • Participatory Land Use Map
• CHAPTER 5
  • NEED ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNITY VISION
  • 5.1: Problems and Needs
  • 5.2: Shared Community Vision
• CHAPTER 6
  • PLANNED ACTIVITIES AND OUTLINE OF PRIORITY PROJECTS
  • Strategic plans
  • 6.2: List of priority projects

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document presents a comprehensive village development plan for the communities of Ebeagwa, Tayor, and Edjuingang. The plan outlines a collaborative effort between local residents and development partners to address key development challenges and leverage existing opportunities. * **Understanding the Socio-Economic Landscape:** The plan provides a detailed analysis of the villages’ socio-economic context, including population demographics, historical background, livelihood activities, and existing development projects. * **Identifying Key Development Challenges:** The document identifies and prioritizes key problems and needs faced by the communities, analyzing their root causes and proposing solutions. * **Developing a Shared Vision:** The plan promotes a participatory approach, outlining a shared community vision for development and outlining strategic plans to achieve it. * **Prioritizing Projects:** The document identifies and prioritizes a range of projects designed to address the communities’ needs and contribute to sustainable development. * **Collaborative Development:** The plan emphasizes collaboration between local communities, development partners, and government agencies in the pursuit of sustainable development goals.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction of the Village This chapter sets the stage by introducing the three villages in the plan, focusing on their location, accessibility, climate, vegetation, livelihood activities, and existing development concerns.
• Chapter 2: Background Information Chapter 2 delves deeper into the context of the villages by examining their ethnic composition, population structure, historical background, sources of income, expenditure patterns, village institutions, social amenities, and past and current development projects.
• Chapter 3: Livelihood Activities The primary income-generating activities in the villages are explored in this chapter, highlighting the role of cocoa, oil palm, plantains, cocoyam, banana, cassava, oranges, petty trading, and the overall productivity trend and seasonal calendar.
• Chapter 4: Participatory Land Use Map & Land Tenure System This chapter focuses on the villages’ land use map, which was developed through a participatory process, and discusses the local land tenure system.
• Chapter 5: Need Assessment and Community Vision This chapter examines the challenges faced by the villages and presents a detailed analysis of their needs, based on a community-driven assessment. It also articulates a shared vision for development, which was collectively developed by the residents.
• Chapter 6: Planned Activities and Outline of Priority Projects Chapter 6 outlines the specific activities and projects proposed to address the identified needs and achieve the shared vision. This section includes a detailed list of priority projects and strategic plans for their implementation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The document focuses on rural development in Cameroon, highlighting themes of community participation, poverty reduction, sustainable livelihoods, land tenure, participatory planning, and the role of development partners. Key concepts include socio-economic analysis, need assessment, community vision, strategic planning, and project prioritization. This plan demonstrates a commitment to addressing the development challenges of Ebeagwa, Tayor, and Edjuingang villages through a collaborative and inclusive approach.

• Auteurs: Suinyuy Derrick Ngoran (Auteur), Anthony Banyouko Ndah (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2009
• Pages: 59
• N° de catalogue: V269166
• ISBN (ebook): 9783656601944
• ISBN (Livre): 9783656601937
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: village, development, plan, ebeagwa, tayor, edjuingang, villages