Internal migration is often considered a major determinant of unplanned urbanization and urban health precariousness in Cameroon. However, at the same time, internal migration contributes to improving the living conditions of migrants and to the emergence of an informal sector that provides jobs and is predominant in the national economy.

This study emphasizes that internal migration constitutes an undeniable opportunity for development which unfortunately is hampered by a crisis of governance. The study aims at contributing to the management of internal migration and its transformation into an engine of balanced and sustainable national development.