Credits, Abstract and Introduction
Credits
This peace of work is dedicated to the following persons; My Dad Emmanuel Yenge, my mom Nzang Agnes, my god parents Heidi and Walter Hess, my lovely brother Billeter, and my sisters Comfort, Delphine, Susanlinda and to my in-law Bony, finally to all Sociology and Anthropology researchers.
Abstract
This research work was based on identifying how natural resources are managed in rural areas and how they are used for development which affects the welfare, wellbeing and livelihood of the people (Kumba).
The data analysed using the qualitative techniques was obtained from both primary and secondary sources and was intended to sensitise the entire population of Kumba on the aspect of natural resource management and also in explaining why these natural resources should be used judiciously in order to meet future demands.
Tenable findings revealed that the ecosystem of Kumba has grossly changed from what existed yesterday, thereby raising “eye brows” on the management of the present ecology. However, if proper care and sensitization programs are organized on the management of these resources in rural areas it will ensure the protection of the natural and social environment, since individuals will be aware of the impacts.
Introduction
In many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, people experience the loss of vital natural resources. The effects of desertification and the loss of vegetation and biodiversity are no longer limited to certain regions. Environmental migration has become a global phenomenon that also threatens economies and societies of affluent countries. The rural population of the poor countries is most affected by the destruction of natural resources, falling agricultural production, declining income and rising competition for natural resources intensify the various cycle of poverty. Most of the people living from less than a dollar per day live in rural areas. Poverty is still a predominant rural phenomenon.
Today, fighting poverty is first and foremost about guaranteeing a sufficient supply of food and water. It is therefore necessary to devote more affection on the promotion of sustainable and productive agriculture and the production of natural resources. The last decade has shown that, technical renovations alone are not sufficient to enable vulnerable population to make use of their potentials. The first “Green Revolution” has not reached the majority of African farmers as social, ecologic and economic conditions as well as the institutional frame work differ widely. Improving political frame conditions (democratization, legislation) is necessary, but far from sufficient for effective poverty reduction. Small farmers find it difficult to invest into production and to meet the standard of increasingly globalised value chains. They can not fulfil the requirements without changing their way of production and the form of commercialization. Therefore, capacity development aims at (directly or indirectly) enabling farmers to use their potentialities in the frame of a sustainable and economically viable livelihood.
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