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Cameroon Research and Development signifies largely to the scientific and technological innovations taking place in the country. With science finding new routes for its growth in Cameroon, the sphere of research and development is rapidly expanding. An integral aspect of science and technology in the country, Cameroon research and development serves as an indicator of the progress of the country in these areas.
For scientific research in Cameroon, the country possesses various universities and research institutes which deal with research in a wide array of fields like physiology, botany, sociology, biology, entomology, hydrology, demography, archeology, nutrition, geography etc. The apex research institute in Cameroon is the French Institute of Scientific Research for Cooperative Development, situated in the capital, Yaounde.
Various universities in Cameroon like those of Buea, Yaounde and Douala comprise faculties of science where research and development is carried on. Research in agricultural sciences also forms a principal part of research in Cameroon. Policies and programs related to research and development in Cameroon are formed by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The progress of Cameroon research and development is based on the identification of the needs of the field, infrastructure provided to the institutes and the methods used for research.
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