What is Le Cameroun known for?

Cameroon is often known as “Africa in miniature” because of its geographical and cultural diversity. The Central African country has one of the highest literacy rates on the continent, but its economic progress has been hampered by corruption and decades of authoritarian rule.

How many trade unions are in Cameroon?

500 base unions
The CSTC which is the premier trade union in the country now-a-days gathers 500 base unions, 28 regional unions and 26 federations and national unions of formal and informal sectors.

What kind of country is Cameroon?

Cameroon, country lying at the junction of western and central Africa. Its ethnically diverse population is among the most urban in western Africa. The capital is Yaoundé, located in the south-central part of the country.

Is Cameroon a rich country?

The top 20 list of the Richest Countries in Africa is drafted on the basis of a report given by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. Cameroon is a lower-middle-income country with a population of over 25 million (2018).

How are trade unions registered in Cameroon?

Section 11 of the Labour Code requires applicants proposing to register a trade union or employers’ association to apply to the registrar of trade unions. This application must be accompanied by two copies of the association’s rules, and a list of the names and titles of officers of the union.

What are trade unions in Cameroon?

The trade unions of the country operate under the Federation of Trade Unions of Cameroon; the apex body under which individual trade unions collaborate to foster unity and reach unified goals. The Constitution and the Labour Code recognise workers’ right to strike, but only after mandatory arbitration has taken place.

Is Cameroon rich or poor?

Cameroon is a lower-middle-income country with a population of over 25 million (2019).