Publisher's Synopsis
Urban disorder is a reality in Africa's major metropolises. The trade and management of urban space in Cameroon's CTDs is of paramount importance given the acceleration of the decentralization process in this country. The book you are holding is an analysis of the stakes, logic and strategy of the players in the Yaoundé 1er arrondissement. It is based on the observation that most commercial activities in Cameroon take place in an informal setting. It's not surprising to find merchants in areas where the law prohibits the use of urban space. The anarchic use of urban space has revealed the problem of uncivilized commerce in urban areas. To understand this problem, we used a qualitative approach based on interviews (06) and in situ observation (05 markets, 05 urban spaces). Our survey revealed that the most advanced and controversial reason is the failure of the State to set up a reliable policy for the planning, development and management of urban space. In the light of these findings, we would like to offer a few words of perspective.
