THE DETERMINANTS OF ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING (ASM) PRODUCTION: EVIDENCE FOR GOLD IN BATOURI, EAST CAMEROON

Résumé

This document aims to present the factors influencing the production of Gold in Batouri. This study was carried out as part of research to demystify the contours of the Cameroonian mining sector. To achieve this, we used the student and fisher tests to better assess the significance of each element in the model. Based on the results obtained, it appears at first glance that production depends more on hours of work than on other variable. Then, men exercise more than women and finally awareness is required to improve the level of artisans to better manage their resources from these activities. It should also be noted that the model has a correlation coefficient of 86.75%, a sign of good correlation. Donor agencies should view the artisanal and small-scale mining sector as a potential vehicle for poverty alleviation. It should be seen as a key part of rural development programs.