I acknowledge with gratitude the guidance of Prof Danie Brand, Prof Serges Djoyou Kamga, Prof Frans Viljoen, Dr Donald Rukare and Prof Babatunde Fagbayibo whose critique and comments on earlier drafts contributed to ensuring that this book is of the finest quality. I am thankful to Prof Michelo Hansungule who significantly shaped my views on the right to development. The material and moral support of Dr Justin Wanki, Dr Fred Sekindi, Dr Solomon Abegaz, Mr James Nyondo (of blessed memory), Ms Bih Fomukong and other esteemed friends were a sustainable source of strength.
I am indebted to my treasured wife, Mrs Mercy Ngang and kids; Joey Maformbah, Ngang Thercy Fusi and Ngang Myra Wuffi-Manyonga for their undiluted love, support and encouragement while I burnt the mid-night oil and deprived them of precious family time. All other well-wishers whose assistance contributed in one way or the other, great or small also merit my appreciation. I exalt the heavenly Father for illuminating my path.
I grateful to the Department of Public Law and Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria; Cegla Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Law, Tel Aviv University; Law and Development Research Group, University of Antwerp and Free State Centre for Human Rights, University of the Free State for utilising their academic space in conducting the research that resulted in the publication of this book. I am thankful to the anonymous peer reviewers and the Brill editorial and production teams. Any errors, omissions or inaccuracies contained herein are the unintentional result of my shortcomings and I take full responsibility for them.