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                                                   October 2008

WATER FOR ALL - HOW HELPFUL IS OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM?

by Mbwoge Daniel Mbong and Pende Nelson Eddie

Abstract:

Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right enshrined in the Constitution of Cameroon. The judicial system is part of the national strategy to supply every home with clean water. The system operates with courts, trained personnel and budgets all over the national territory. But, getting the expected responsiveness and accountability in the system remains difficult, if not impossible, due to inconsistencies, complacency and repugnant rules! In this policy briefing paper, we use our test case before the courts in Kumba, Cameroon, to: (1) illustrate challenges in the judicial system; (2) seek clarifications from authorities; and, (3) generate debate on the role of the judiciary in efforts to get water and other vital utility services to everybody without delay.

 Specific Requests Addressed To:

       You, on Utility Services and Law in Cameroon

       The Minister of Justice, Yaounde

       The President, Court of First Instance, Kumba

       The Registrar, Court of First Instance, Kumba

Mile 19 Community

4^th Leadership Retreat Follow-up Meeting

Tuesday to Friday November 18-21, 2008

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EITD Research (Research for Enterprise, Industries, Technology and Development) is a leading independent research and policy education institution founded in 1992. We seek solutions to pressing development concerns and assist society to take, with responsibility, opportunities offered by science in the use of technology for development via enterprise and industries. In addition to providing field services and technical support, we develop and circulate information on a range of issues, advocating strategies and making policy recommendations. Contact Addresses:

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