Gambia

economic growth and human skill

The Gambia Government Revenue and Expenditures Improves – June 2018

The recent Central Bank of The Gambia MPC report summarizes developments in key macroeconomic sectors in the Gambia. The publication also gave more details about government revenue and expenditure for the first half year 2018 compared to the correspondent period in 2017. The decision of CBG to share details fn the fiscal activities is a […]

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Gambia mobile penetration

Gambia Records 67% Mobile Penetration with 1.4 Million Subscribers

After ending 2016 with 1.4 million unique mobile subscribers, the Gambia has registered 67% mobile penetration, according to a Mobile Economy report on sub-Saharan Africa by the GSM Association (GSMA). This penetration level has positioned Gambia as the second highest in West Africa region, just below Ghana and one of the top five in sub-Saharan Africa. The

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Oley Dibba Gambia AFDB

AfDB Appoints Gambia’s Oley Dibba as Director Human Capital, Youth & Skills Development

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Oley Lucretia Clara Dibba-Wadda as Director of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development with effect from July 1, 2017. A citizen of the Republic of The Gambia, Ms. Dibba-Wadda is a social development executive and strategic analyst with over 20 years of leadership and

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IMF visit Gambia, IMF financial assistance

IMF Board Approves US$16.1 Million Rapid Credit Facility for The Gambia

On 26 June 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $16.1 million emergency financial assistance for the Gambia under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). The RCF  is a lending arrangement that provides rapid financial support in a single, up-front payout for low-income countries facing urgent financing needs. The IMF financial

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Gambian migrants, gambian diaspora

Gambia Relies on Migrants’ Remittances for 22% of GDP – IFAD reports

The Gambian migrants contribute 22% of GDP in 2016 according to a recent report released by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) June 2017. The report also confirms Gambia as the 2nd country in Africa that relies on remittance for GDP, just below Liberia (31%). Africa has 33 million migrants, with about one half remaining

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U.S. Embassy Banjul Gambia grant

U.S. Embassy The Gambia $25,000 Grants Program

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Banjul is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants Program.  This is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. The purpose of Public Diplomacy Grants: Embassy Public Diplomacy (PD) grants are

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