Publication - An AFD driver in Cameroon talks with a sociologist

For once, the voice of a "small profession" gives its opinion, takes a stand and pushes reflexive pawns on the anchoring of AFD's presence in Cameroon. But it also enlightens the reader about the skills needed to exercise his profession, informs him about the ordinary realities of his country, and poses the complexity of the benefits, versus detriments, of tradition.

This book is based on the testimony of Jean-Roland Ebassa, collected in collaboration with Bruno Proth. For once, the voice of a professional working in the field on a day-to-day basis, as an AFD driver in Cameroon, gives his opinion, takes a stance and pushes reflexive pawns on the anchoring of AFD's presence in his country.

But this voice also enlightens the reader about the skills needed to practice his profession, informs him about the ordinary realities to deal with, and poses the complexity of the benefits, versus detriments, of tradition.

Finally, it provides a set of analytical observations on the collective and personal logics that drive the reciprocal commitments of development policies.

Jean-Roland's story sheds light, raises questions and sets the record straight, because he speaks on behalf of all the drivers and, beyond that, all the workers wrongly described as subordinates, who facilitate, anchor and secure the work of development workers and developers in Central Africa and the rest of the world.

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