Determinants And Trend Of Child Wellbeing Status In Cameroon

Eric Patrick FEUBI PAMEN, University of Yaounde 2-Soa
Carele Guilaine Djofang Yepndo, The University of Dschang

We measure and analysis child wellbeing in Cameroon with MICS data. We use a Multiple Component Analysis -based Child Wellbeing Status Index and make comparisons using stochastic dominance tests. Child wellbeing is explained by poor health conditions in terms of vaccination, inappropriate method of waste disposal, either public shared latrine, open pit latrines or open bucket latrines. Where they live, the floor is dirt, sand or dung, with more than five people per room and with mud flooring (shelter deprivation), and are unable to read or write, and do not enroll in school. We notice an increase of the child poverty rate between 2006 and 2011. During the period the government didn’t provide more facilities to children through increasing social investment. Government should draw attention on this population and it may be a criterion for the allocation of public funds with regards to social investment, within the post-2015 development agenda.