ongoing in private institutes. The Ministry of Higher Education continued its policy of extension of the university map through the opening of many new establishments207, and the upgrading of some professional schools of higher education208. 339- With regard to the training of students, there were 4,027 higher education teachers in 2014, representing a ratio of 1 teacher to 93 students. The number increased to 5,020 teachers in 2015 for a ratio of 1 teacher to 70 students. 340- Due to the fact that some retired lecturers were not replaced, the number of lecturers dropped to 4,450 in 2016 thereby negatively affecting the teacher/student ratio that stood at 1 lecturer for 102 students, worsening the deficit in higher education teachers. In a bid to address the situation, Government has launched the recruitment of 2,000 permanent lecturers who are holders of the PhD through a period of 3 years from 2019. 341- In order to support the access of children from vulnerable groups to higher education, special actions were taken comprising assistance programmes, and award of bursaries. In the same vein, 100,000 students from State Universities and Private Higher Education Institutes have benefitted from the Award of Excellence of CFAF50,000209 for a number of years now. 342- Besides, Circular No. 8/6/LC/MINESUP/MINAS of 8 July 2008 relating to the enhancement of registration conditions for students with disabilities or vulnerable students into State Universities in Cameroon provides for incentives for students with disabilities. 343- In 2016, statistics on some State Universities (University of Yaounde I, University of Buea, University of Bamenda, Univeristy of Ngaoundere) show that there were 188 Mbororo students of which 4 were at the level of the PhD and 1 in the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. In addition, at the level of professional training, 15 Pygmies were trained in 2013 especially in the sectors of forestry, water resources and health. 344- In a bid to promote the quality of higher education, the working conditions of teachers continued to be improved through the university research modernization allowance granted them. The amount of the allowance has continued to increase over the years and now stands at CFAF9,600,000,000210 In addition, each year, some 15 teachers benefit from the mobility allowance or refresher courses abroad. B: Diversification of Professional and Technological Fields 345- Considering the relatively low level of professional integration of Higher Education graduates, the option of professionalising education continued. 346- Thus, the extension of the university map integrated professional fields. In this regard, in addition to the development of training in Laws to take into account the two legal cultures of the country211, training in the classical faculties was readjusted to include professionalisation 207 It includes, ENSET of Ebolowa, ENS of Bertoua, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua, the Polytechnique School of Bamenda, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Dschang, Faculty of Law of the University of Buea. 208 The upgrade of the Institute of Mines and Petroleum Industries of the University of Maroua to the Faculty of Mines and Petroleum Industries; and the upgrading of the National Advanced School of Post and Telecommunications to the National Advanced School of Post, Telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies. 209 About 76 Euros. 210 About 14,656, 488 Euros. 211 Order No. 17/34/MINESUP of 21 April 2017 to establish a Department of English Law at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of the University of Douala; Order No. 17/33/MINESUP of 21 April 2017 to establish a Department of English Law at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of the University of Maroua; Order No. 17/37/MINESUP of 21 April 2017to establish a Department of English Law at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of the University of Ngaoundere; Order No. 17/35/MINESUP of 21 April 2017 to establish a Department of English Law at the Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Dschang; Order No. 17/38/MINESUP of 21 April 2017 to establish a Department of French Private Law at the Faculty of Law and 62