CONTENTS 2014: ISSUE 3


A Profile on Cameroon, host to the 2014 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference


Cameroon’s Parliament: From the colonial to the


bicameral era Rt Hon. Cavayé Yéguié Djibril Page 2


Uniting together to bring more women into politics Hon. Monjowa Emilia Lifaka, MP Page 4


Building an Opposition culture in Cameroon: The


Social Democratic Front (SDF) perspective Hon. Joseph Mbah-Ndam, MP Page 8


Climate change and desertification: The role of the Pan-African Parliamentarians’ Network on Climate


Change (PAPNCC) Hon. Awudu Mbaya Cyprian, MP Page 12


The concept of separation of powers: Challenges and


prospects of the Cameroonian example HRH Chief Hon. Igelle Elias Terhemen, MP Page 16


Front cover Landscape in Bamenda Highlands, Cameroon: Shutterstock®


Promoting sustainable forest management The Parliamentarian | 2014: Issue Three - Cameroon | 1


The role of the media in Cameroon Hon. Joseph Mbah-Ndam, MP Page 20


The role of an MP in Cameroon Hon. Njume Peter Ambang, MP Page 25


Fighting corruption: A permanent task for


Cameroonian leaders Hon. Lisinge Arthur Ekeke, MP Page 26


Local development within the context of


Commonwealth best practices Senator Francis Isidore Wainchom Nkwain Page 30


The work of REPAR-CAMEROON Hon. Oyono Martin, MP Page 32


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