| Summary: | In developed and developing
countries, natural and cultural heritage are used for various
purposes. On the one hand, they can help in consolidating
political interest or serve as a source of social cohesion while
on the other hand, they can serve as a source of economic
development and landscape management. In Cameroon, despite the
presence of rich material and immaterial [architectural
structures, festivals etc.] and natural [dense forests, parks,
lakes, cultural sites etc] heritage, the Centre, South and East
regions remain relatively unpopular compared to the other regions.
Evidence from the field reveal various difficulties encountered in
managing these resources as well as their conservation and
valorisation. Moreover, beyond political, social and economic
setbacks are other difficulties linked to the exploitation of
these legacies. As a way forward, this article suggests some
pathways to improve on the field situation.
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