Muafor F.J., Le Gall Philippe, Levang Patrice. (2012). Contribution of Augosoma centaurus beetle to rural livelihoods in the East region of Cameroon : study report.
Bogor : CIFOR, 27 p. multigr.
Titre du document
Contribution of Augosoma centaurus beetle to rural livelihoods in the East region of Cameroon : study report
Année de publication
2012
Type de document
Littérature grise
Auteurs
Muafor F.J., Le Gall Philippe, Levang Patrice
Source
Bogor : CIFOR, 2012,
27 p. multigr.
This report describes the level to which forest dependent people in the East region of Cameroon rely on the consumption of Augosoma centaurus beetle (Dynastidae) for food security and rural livelihood. In total, 14 villages and 2 small towns, comprising of 9 ethnic groups in 10 sub-divisions were surveyed using quantitative and qualitative socioeconomic approaches. From the results of this study, both the larvae and adult individuals of the Augosoma beetle are traditional delicacy in most parts of East Cameroon. About 37% of respondents appreciate the consumption of the Augosoma beetle more than any other group of protein (other edible insects, meat and fish), while 24% and 39% respectively derive the same satisfaction or appreciate less the consumption of Augosoma, compared to other sources of protein. Regarding the period of occurrence of the Augosoma beetle, its abundance and its non destructive mode of harvesting, the gathering of this beetle for food constitutes a non negligible source of protein that can be valorized as a good alternative in efforts to solve the problem of poverty, poaching and hunger in the East region of Cameroon.
Plan de classement
Aliments [054ALIM]
;
Ravageurs des plantes [076RAVPLA]
;
Système alimentaire [098SYSAL]
