Abstract

The purpose of this research is to develop a comprehensive framework for monitoring Cameroon's compliance with the right to safe and potable water. The research seeks to sketch out the basis of the right in international human rights law; develop the scope and normative content of the right; identify its minimum core content and states minimum core obligations; and in light of the preceding analysis, determines whether the State of Cameroon is moving expeditiously and effectively toward the goal of full implementation. Indicators are used to monitor Cameroon's compliance with implementation of the right to water. Beyond this aims, the paper seeks to describe the common violations of this rights.

Department

Law Department

Date of Award

Spring 6-1-2006

Online Submission Date

5-31-2006

First Advisor

Tanya Monforte

Committee Member 1

Tanya Monforte

Committee Member 2

Enid Hill

Committee Member 3

Ann Lesch

Document Type

Thesis

Extent

122 leaves

Library of Congress Subject Heading 1

Social rights

Library of Congress Subject Heading 2

Water rights

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The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The American University in Cairo grants authors of theses and dissertations a maximum embargo period of two years from the date of submission, upon request. After the embargo elapses, these documents are made available publicly. If you are the author of this thesis or dissertation, and would like to request an exceptional extension of the embargo period, please write to thesisadmin@aucegypt.edu

Call Number

Thesis 2006/79

Location

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