Comparative Analysis of the Incidence of Corruption or Fraud in the Cities of Yaoundé and Douala in Cameroon and Perspectives
Francis A. Fuaneya
Department of Economics and Management
University of Buea, P.O.Box 63, Buea, Cameroon
Email: fuanenyaf@yahoo.co.uk
ABSTRACT
The Cameroonian public and private sectors have experienced considerable growth and changes since independence in 1960. Though both sectors are generally well regulated and supervised by the state institutions, the paradox is that both sectors and public still suffer from numerous challenges such as corruption, bribery and fraud. In Cameroon, it is simply the order of the day or way of life as one has no choice. This visible absence of governance culture through corruption or fraud leads to adverse economic, social and political consequences. As such, this study aims at covering corruption or fraud issues using a comparative analysis of its incidence in the cities of Douala and Yaoundé in Cameroon. To achieve the objectives of the study, primary and secondary data were used. Five hundred questionnaires were administered to the study respondents that were purposively selected from the two cities (Douala and Yaoundé, Cameroon). The findings show that the incidence of corruption in the cities vary very significantly with adverse social, political and economic consequences.
Keyword: Comparative analysis, incidence, corruption, fraud, Douala, Yaoundé and Cameroon
