Cameroon: Section 1 - Data

摘要

1President Biya continues power consolidation; Following constitutional amendment in April 2008, Biya announced intention to run for additional term in October 2011 presidential electionsrn2Collapse of commodity prices in late 2008 resulting in disinflation; economy remains dependent on commodity exports, particularly oil and aluminum; government facing economic challenge as it confronts growing current account balancern3Instability and political violence endemic to Gulf of Guinea, Niger Delta represent primary security threats; domestic unrest regarded as rising security issuern4Domestic politics, economic requirements imposed by major creditors, IMF, and World Bank expected to result in stagnant defense budget in out-years of forecast period.