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This article explores Cameroon higher education landscape, a sector crucial to the socio-economic development of the country. In the past, Cameroon higher education was directed by various political and economic considerations that have generated its current structure. Areas of concern in the institutions of learning, include structural problems that weakens its effectiveness, governance, the quality of education, professionalization, accessibility to facilities, state of the art infrastructures, digital technology, financial constraints and matching training and degrees with the exigencies of the job market. The two research questions that guided the study, were to what extent does effective Strategic Planning Influence Quality teaching in Higher Education in Cameroon and to what extent does good governance promote quality teaching in higher Education. The statement problem according to observation states in Cameroon, the situation is access to education is a fundamental concept that refers to the possibility for higher education students to benefit from quality education, regardless of their socio-economic status or geographical origin (Amartya Sen, 1999). This article uses a literature review and methodology, supporting its analyses with the core-periphery theory to analyze the historical evolution and contemporary challenges facing the sustainable development of higher education in Cameroon. The study proposes innovative reforms to improve governance and quality assurance, which is an indispensable resource for policymakers, educators, and all stakeholders interested in the future of higher education in Cameroon. Policymakers, scholars, and employers must collaborate to recreate curricula to keep up with the demand of the job market and aligning the teaching-learning processes with digital technology.
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