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The effects of public and private investments on food security in Cameroon

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper aims to analyse the effects of public as well as private investments on food security in Cameroon. The study, used data from 1988 to 2020 and Generalized Least Squares method for estimation. The results revealed that (i) public investment reduce effect on food security while (ii) private investment has a positive effect on food security. Therefore, the study suggests to Cameroonian government to direct public policies towards investments in agricultural sector in order to boost food production, food availability and food accessibility in the country.

Source: Global Sustainability Research

DOI: 10.56556/gssr.v3i4.1069

Authors: Philemon Votsoma, Vangvaidi Albert, Pene Zongabiro Nina Pelagie, Mohamadou Oumarou, Ndouyang Balguessam Bruno, Mohamadou Sani, Bilkissou Hadjara, Kaltoumi Raihanatou, Fatal Esperance, Abdoulaye Assana

Institutions: Université de Garoua, University of Maroua, University of Ngaoundéré

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405654937

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