Institutional Responsibilities for the Implementation of International Legal Framework on Energy in Cameroon: An Appraisal
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Even though the institutional responsibilities for the implementation of international legal framework on energy in Cameroon have been applauded, it should immediately be pointed out that, it is subject to an array stakes, risks and challenges. In this connection, therefore, this study investigates the implications surrounding the implementation of international legal framework on energy in Cameroon and equally examines how stakeholders are engaged in the process. The research uses a juridical-normative approach to examine the institutional responsibilities for the implementation of international legal framework on energy in Cameroon through various stakeholder groups and documents such as sustainability annual reports on the subject under consideration. It was discovered that institutional responsibilities for the implementation of international legal framework on energy has consistently had a prominent drive in Cameroon for several years and is important for implementing relevant programs in accordance with the Energy Laws. Findings of this study contribute to the building of empirical reference which will serve as guidelines for management practitioners dealing with institutional responsibilities for the implementation of international legal framework on energy in Cameroon. Therefore, it is recommended that the energy sector put immense effort in engaging various stakeholders in the institutional responsibilities for the implementation of international legal framework on energy in Cameroon.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18415/ijmmu.v12i2.6692
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