Joseph Kijem Livres

The book explores the challenges of public service training and development in Cameroon, highlighting how these critical areas are often overlooked. It critiques the reliance on external solutions by officials responsible for improvement, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures to enhance civil servant training. By focusing on effective public service development, the book argues that civil servants can better contribute to societal welfare, ultimately fostering a more competent and responsive public administration in Cameroon.

Exploring the complexities of family secrets, this work delves into their dual roles in human life, impacting relationships and survival. It addresses various domains, including adultery, incest, financial concealment, and hidden family histories. The book examines the implications of secrecy on familial bonds and individual identities, highlighting the importance of knowing when to keep or disclose these secrets. Through these themes, it provides insights into the delicate balance between protecting loved ones and the potential consequences of undisclosed truths.

Endurance and resilience among Cameroonians manifest through indifference and tolerance rather than decisive action. The book explores various societal aspects, including family life, gender issues, youth affairs, and public services, highlighting a lack of organized resistance to significant challenges. It critiques the passive responses to problems like health, education, and democratic issues, particularly in the context of the Anglophone crisis. The author calls for a reassessment of these behaviors and urges the government to implement effective solutions to address pressing societal concerns.

Focusing on the challenges within Cameroon’s public service mobility and redeployment, the book highlights shortcomings in existing plans, policies, and programs. It emphasizes the need for improved implementation of strategies to enhance rational mobility and redeployment. Additionally, the author offers recommendations aimed at addressing these issues and fostering better practices in the public sector.

The book explores the critical role of remuneration in the effectiveness of public service, emphasizing its necessity for a functional working environment. In the context of Cameroon, it highlights significant issues within the remuneration system, characterized by low salaries and inadequate allowances. This flawed system exacerbates disparities between senior and junior civil servants, creating a challenging landscape for public service operations. The analysis delves into the implications of these issues on public service delivery and employee morale.

The book emphasizes St. Joseph's exemplary morality and spirituality amid life's challenges, showcasing his embodiment of key virtues such as peace, love, justice, and charity. It serves as a guide for the School of St. Joseph in Cameroon and extends its message to Christians and non-Christians alike, advocating for the application of these virtues in various aspects of daily life, including family, work, and community interactions. St. Joseph's virtuous example is presented as a model for personal and societal conduct.

The transport sector in Cameroon faces significant challenges across air, land, and sea components, impacting efficiency and safety. Key issues include inadequate transport means, poor driver training, high accident rates, uncomfortable travel conditions, and corruption. The state of infrastructure and the physical condition of vehicles further complicate matters. Addressing these problems requires collaboration among government and stakeholders to improve safety, comfort, and operational standards in the transport industry.

The book explores the concept of emergence and development, particularly in the context of African States. It highlights the struggle of underdeveloped nations to catch up with their developed counterparts while addressing the concerning trend of retrogression in some regions. Advocating for a radical and revolutionary approach, the author calls for a practical journey towards unity and solidarity among African nations, emphasizing the importance of grassroots institutions in forming a powerful federal republic.

The book examines the persistent issue of poverty in Cameroon, highlighting its widespread impact across social, economic, moral, spiritual, and psychological dimensions. Despite various efforts from government bodies, private institutions, and citizens, poverty remains a significant challenge. It emphasizes the need for collective action among Cameroonians to address this issue effectively, warning that without a coordinated approach, poverty could escalate to unmanageable levels.

Highlighting the significance of international days established by the United Nations, the book emphasizes their potential to address critical societal issues in Cameroon. It argues that these observances should transcend mere celebrations, serving as platforms for tackling pressing problems at grassroots levels. However, it notes a lack of engagement from relevant stakeholders, suggesting that the potential of these days to drive meaningful change in Cameroonian society remains largely untapped.