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Poverty and lack of economic opportunities drive low electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa
Banjul, The Gambia – March 26, 2019: High prices and lack of appropriate infrastructure as the main barriers to electricity access in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report presented Wednesday in Banjul by Moussa Blimpo, a World Bank…
Expenditure on Janneh Commission exceeds fifty million
The justice minister faces lawmakers for questions on issues that are being handled by his ministry on Tuesday.
The justice minister Abubacarr Tambadou has told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Government has spent over fifty million…
“My government places high premium on youths,’’ says President Barrow
State House, Banjul, 25th March, 2019 – President Barrow has once again reiterated that the empowerment and development of young people occupies a special attention in the development blueprint of his government. The President made the…
GYIN Gambia Chapter held second mentorship cohort graduation
Churchill’s Town- On 16 March 2019, The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter held a graduation of 50 young Gambians on Enterprise Management, at a colourful graduation ceremony held at the Jenoi Agricultural Rural…
‘Gambia’s economic recovery continues to gather momentum’- IMF
Improved revenue mobilization and expenditure restraint are essential to ensure fiscal discipline and create fiscal space for much-needed public investment and social spending.
Comprehensive reform of state-owned enterprises is needed…
“International Conference Centre will be completed on time,” Pres. Barrow assured
State House, Banjul, 7th March, 2019 – His Excellency, President Adama Barrow today visited the construction site of the International Conference Centre in Bijilo, where he was assured by project officials that the ongoing construction…
ECOWAS regional electricity access project agreement signed
Banjul, March 6th, 2019- The World Bank today signed a $66 million IDA grant agreement with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs of The Gambia to provide access to grid connected electricity in The Gambia under the ECOWAS Regional…
International Women’s Day 2019: How the European Union supports women in The Gambia
Press release
International Women's Day is a chance to remind ourselves that sixty one years ago, equality between women and men was embedded in the Rome Treaty as one of the European Union's (EU) fundamental values. Today, the EU…
Gambia gets $161 million for solar project
The renewable energy project is expected to ensure reliable energy supply to schools and health centres across the country.
Gambia has received a $161 million support from three institutions to harness solar power and lean energy.…
New Chamber of Commerce dedicated to Business Development for Women
Kanifing, The Gambia------ Gambian women make-up 50.8 % of the workforce and are most likely to be engaged in the informal economy. This leaves Gambian women “prone to exploitation, low job security, intensive poverty and largely…