======Functional Seclusion and the Future of Indigenous Languages in Africa: The Case of Cameroon======
The report examines the decline of indigenous languages in Africa due to globalization and the dominance of colonial languages, focusing on Cameroon as a case study.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-960/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Authors:  |Eric A. Anchimbe  |
|Geographic focus:  |Cameroon, Africa   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved a review of historical language policies, analysis of current government approaches to language education, and examination of language usage across various domains in Cameroon.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report discusses the marginalization of African indigenous languages in favor of colonial languages post-independence, the inadequate government policies for language promotion, and proposes functional revitalization strategies for these languages, with Cameroon as a focal point.  \\ 
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