Janakiram, who previously worked for an international institute in Cameroon, became involved in 1988 shortly after arriving at the University of Guelph. He received support from Rural Extension Studies and the Ontario Agricultural College to help create a distance education program. It took seven years to train University of Dschang faculty to help facilitate the program and to create courses. Courses were first offered two years ago. Learners come from all 10 provinces in Cameroon and range in age and experience.
Students receive printed course packets, and mail in their assignments.