Articles · Vol. 4 No. 2 (2006): Journal of Higher Education in Africa · Pages 99-122

La dynamique de l’enseignement supérieur privé au Cameroun

Vol. 4 · 2006 No. 2 Journal of Higher Education in Africa JHEA

Abstract

The paper analyses the development of private higher education in Cameroon, in order to highlight its main characteristics. To achieve this, I attempt to analyse the evolution in the functioning of accredited private higher education institutions, and use the technique of descriptive statistics from available official data. The findings allow us to characterize the Cameroonian private higher education system through six main features, related to its structure, share in the national provision of higher education services, creation of job opportunities, mode of funding, levels of student training, and the issue of partnership as a solution to problems faced.

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dynamic private higher education Cameroon six main features

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Author Biography

  • Roger Tsafack Nanfosso

     Professeur, REMA, FSEG, Université de Yaoundé II, Boite Postale 6886 Yaoundé, Cameroun.

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