TRANSPORT ORGANIZATION IN CAMEROON

TRANSPORT ORGANIZATION IN CAMEROON. Palmas MBOUZOU FOMENA.

[Audio] We will now present on Urban Mobility in Cameroon including the challenges and recommendations..

[Audio] We will discuss the transport organization in Cameroon focusing on the geographical outlook of the country and its transport evolution. The image shows shipyard containers a crucial part of the transport industry in Cameroon. Let's get started..

[Audio] Cameroon is a central African nation located in the Gulf of Guinea. It has a total area of 475 650 square kilometers and borders six countries including Nigeria Chad Central African Republic Gabon Equatorial Guinea and Congo. The population of Cameroon is 23 248 044 as of 2017 with 51% of the population being female. The annual growth rate of the population is 2.37%. Cameroon has a population density of 48.88 inhabitants per square kilometer. Due to its strategic location Cameroon plays a crucial role in regional trade and transportation. It serves as a gateway to the Central African region and has access to major African ports including Douala and Tchiromo. Cameroon's transportation infrastructure includes roads railways and airports which facilitates the movement of goods and people within the country and beyond its borders. In recent years Cameroon has invested heavily in its transportation infrastructure with the construction of new roads bridges and railways. These investments have helped to improve the efficiency of transportation within the country and have contributed to the growth of the economy. Overall Cameroon's transportation organization is an important component of the country's economic development and regional integration..

[Audio] In Cameroon containers are utilized for transporting essential items such as food medicine and other goods. Efficient movement of goods and people depends on transport infrastructure and systems which include roads bridges airports and seaports. The government has invested heavily in transport infrastructure to improve connectivity and economic growth. The Cameroon Infrastructure Development Program (C-I-D-P-) was launched to improve the country's transportation network..

[Audio] We will present on Transport Organization in Cameroon..

[Audio] We discuss the road infrastructure in Cameroon. The road infrastructure is crucial to the country's transportation system. There are 112 973 kilometers of roads in Cameroon with 10158 kilometers of paved roads and 102815 kilometers of unpaved roads. We present a chart showing the road network breakdown by type including the number of paved roads unpaved roads and their distribution by rural and urban areas and by national provincial and departmental levels. Additionally we include a chart showing the distribution of paved roads by routes including interurban routes and urban roads..

[Audio] Discussing the growth of automobile fleet in Cameroon from 2000 to 2014. The growth of vehicles from 2000 to 2005 was 103000 which is an annual growth of 8.30%. The growth of vehicles from 2005 to 2014 was 362000 which is an annual growth of 5.25%. This shows that the automobile fleet in Cameroon has been growing at a steady pace..

[Audio] Discuss the various transport modes in Palmas MBOUZOU fomena and how they affect the people and the economy in this area. Begin with the first mode of transport..

[Audio] 1. Examine the current state of urban mobility in Douala. 2. Discuss the challenges and opportunities for improving it in the future. 3. Explore the role of transport organizations in facilitating urban mobility and creating a sustainable and efficient transportation system..

[Audio] 69 515 vehicles in its urban areas. Taxis and minibuses make up the majority of these vehicles accounting for 49% of the total. There are two different fare systems in Cameroon's taxi system: the Ramassage system involves sharing a taxi with others and costs 300 C-F-A francs per trip while the Dépôt or Course system allows for a private hire and is negotiable but more expensive than the Ramassage system..

[Audio] Taxis motorbike taxis socatur buses undeclared cabs motorbikes and walking are all transport means available in Douala. Each has its advantages and disadvantages and the choice of transport mode depends on individual needs budget distance and other factors..

[Audio] Our focus is on taxis and minibuses as a transitional measure to address challenges faced by transportation organization in Cameroon. We work towards implementing a comprehensive mass transit system..

[Audio] Cameroon faces significant challenges in the transportation sector. These challenges include poor road infrastructure high transportation costs and logistics and supply chain management issues. With the right strategies and investments Cameroon can overcome these challenges and continue to grow and develop. The transportation infrastructure in Cameroon is rapidly developing with a growing economy and population. The government and private sector are working together to improve the transportation infrastructure and make it more efficient..

[Audio] The key issues facing Cameroon's transport sector are pollution in urban areas road safety land use issues infrastructure development public transport and congestion. These challenges impact the economy but with proper planning investment and regulation they can be addressed to improve the transport sector's performance..

[Audio] Expand and maintain road networks integrate land use and transportation planning modernize public transport systems and privatize the air transport sector. This will help reduce congestion pollution enhance safety and accessibility reduce emissions and promote sustainable urban development. By implementing these key recommendations we believe we can improve Cameroon's transport system..

[Audio] Our presentation has covered a lot of ground in understanding the intricate network of formal and informal operations in the Transport Organization in Cameroon. We have seen the critical role that this sector plays in our society and how it remains resilient in the face of many challenges. However we also understand that there are areas for improvement and that strategic intervention is necessary. These areas require our collective effort and commitment to make a positive impact on the sector and our society. We hope that our findings will inspire you to take action and make a difference in this sector..

[Audio] We will share information about Palmas MBOUZOU fomena and their affiliation with Hasselt University's Masters of Transportation Science by Distance Learning. We will also provide their email address..