Role of agricultural cooperatives in rural development in the era of liberalization in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon

The focus of this research was to identify the role played by agricultural cooperatives in rural development era liberalization North West and South regions Cameroon. Primary sources were used for data collection. Questionnaires administered 329 respondents from 52 40 villages with a response rate 78.7% Region 21.3% Region. Agricultural government officials interviewed both regions. Findings field show that 80% agreed play especially areas trainings, increased output production, provision inputs marketing farmers produce. can effectively conveniently handle only two major roles its efforts: Improved Production Capacity Building. Seventy percent declared they satisfied despite socio-political crisis study area. should increase investments agriculture infrastructure create an bank enable fully development. Key words: cooperatives, development, liberalization,