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Female single parenthood, poverty and livelihoods strategies in rural area: Evidence from Cameroon

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  • Jean Louis EKOMANE

    (University of Yaoundé II, Cameroon)

  • Raïssa MEGUEDJIO

    (University of Yaoundé II, Cameroon)

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between female single parenthood, poverty, and livelihood strategies in rural Cameroon. It identifies coping mechanisms and policy gaps affecting single mothers in economically vulnerable settings.

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  • Jean Louis EKOMANE & Raïssa MEGUEDJIO, 2023. "Female single parenthood, poverty and livelihoods strategies in rural area: Evidence from Cameroon," Journal of Economic and Social Thought, EconSciences Journals, vol. 10(1-2), pages 13-27, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ3:v:10:y:2023:i:1-2:p:13-27
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    JEL classification:

    • I32 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty
    • J12 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Marriage; Marital Dissolution; Family Structure
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure

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