The Languages of Communication in the Joint Strategy PNDP-Plan Cameroon for the Development of the Agricultural Sector in the Commune of Rey-Bouba

Amougou Martial Patrice

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The Languages of Communication in the Joint Strategy PNDP-Plan Cameroon for the Development of the Agricultural Sector in the Commune of Rey-Bouba

Amougou Martial Patrice

Published in International Journal of Applied Linguistics and Translation (Volume 8, Issue 3)

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Abstract

In Cameroon, the search for solutions to the problems of poverty and unemployment is the main concern of public authorities and development partners. The Youths of Rey-Bouba locality of North Cameroon, benefit in the framework of the optimization of programs for development of the agricultural sector, the support of the National Program of Participatory Development (PNDP) and Plan-Cameroon, which are two organizations that support development. But when we look at it, we deplore the fact that these young people are unable to achieve their socio-economic integration. To better understand this state of affairs, this article aims to assess the impact of the communication languages used to conduct these agricultural programs. To this end, a survey based on observation, questionnaire, interviews and documentary research, conducted among 800 local subjects, including the populations of the villages of the borough of Rey-Bouba, the officials of the Town Hall, the PNDP and Plan-Cameroun, reveals that communication between beneficiaries of agricultural projects and support organizations is done in official languages. These languages, in particular French and English, are poorly mastered by local populations. Since the translation and interpretation of these texts are not precise, the chances of empowerment and socio-professional integration of Youths are undermined. The work then recommends the use of local languages in the development strategy of the agricultural sector.

Published in	International Journal of Applied Linguistics and Translation (Volume 8, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijalt.20220803.14
Page(s)	112-117
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Development, Languages, Youth, Agricultural Sector

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