The Role and Challenges of local NGOs in rainforest protection and the promotion of sustainable farming in the Bangem Sub Division of Cameroon

Despite efforts to protect forests and promote sustainable farming in Bangem Sub
Division through the involvement NGOs and government agencies, anthropogenic
activities have been causing a rise in forest loss and extinction of primate species. The
main objective of this paper is to determine the key interventions and challenges of
local NGOs in achieving a balance between forest protection and sustainable farming
within the Bangem Sub Division of Cameroon. The paper made use of both primary
and secondary data gotten through the use of semi structured interviews, focused
group discussions and purposive sampling of five local NGOs that have been active in
the area for at least ten years. Data was analyzed using simple descriptive statistics.
Findings revealed that lapses in monitoring and evaluation capacities of organizations
greatly account for imbalances in forest protection and sustainable agricultural
promotion. Results presented also revealed that financing contrasts between
conservation and livelihood projects have also played a role in widening the gqp
between conservation needs and livelihood imperatives in the region, though it is
hard to draw a definitive conclusion on this because it might be dependent on the
extent to which these local organizations display competence and compliances as
credible, and flexible institutions that can be trusted.