Assessing gender inclusion in Cameroon’s rural transport

Abstract

This paper assesses gendered specific needs and proposes policy responses to reduce gendered rural transport related burdens in Cameroon. Using an illustrative approach based on goods practices, the paper presents (1) an assessment of gender disparities in Cameroon’s rural transport strategy based on market distribution of foodstuffs as well as child and maternal health care services and (2) different actions needs that ensure the inclusion of gender issues in establishing Cameroon’s rural transport strategy. Specific transport facilities by and for “Bayam-sellam”, training rural women on mastering road construction materials and putting in place a community transport system for emergencies in maternal and child health care are the main proposals voiced to ensure that rural transport policy is more gender inclusive.