REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON The UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA

Peace-Work-Fatherland P.O. Box 39 Bambili

School/Faculty: ARTS Department: GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING

Lecturer(s); Prof. M BANGA Lawrence AKEI and Mrs ENO Cynthia

Course Code: GPLA2206 Course Title: Rural geography

Date: 10/07/2018 Hall: SOA7/8 Time: 8h30 -llh30

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer QUESTION 1 IN SECTION ONE AND

QUESTION 1 OR 2 IN SECTION 2

SECTION A

1. "Rural areas in the developed world are VERY DIFFERENT from rural areas

in the developing world". Discuss this assertion by comparing TEN

characteristics of rural areas in the developed and developing world. (35

Marks).

OR

2.

a) Identify five information and Communication Technologies (ICT) used in

rural areas (5marks)

b)

Identify the information needs of rural dwellers in Cameroon today (10marks)

c)

What are some of the advantages and challenges faced in the use of ICTs in

rural areas (20marks).